susan forrest

i was born in the uk but have lived in the netherlands for fifteen years. i am the founder of mindworx a training company that has mindfulness at the core of all it's leadership programs. i believe that learning does not stop, ever. i am passionate about continued learning, so working in the executive education field is my dream job.  i have helped design, implement and analyse some amazing training programs mainly in the financial services industry  but also for corporates, consultants and legals. i have worked with top 100 companies to help drive change management and align culture with strategy. i believe that the siy program is the missing link that i had been searching for. emotional intelligence and mindfulness, especially the ways it is taught at siy has a profound influence on the way we see the world and importantly the way we treat others. i personaly have meditated for a long time, first attending a workshop on transendental meditation way back in the 1980's. meditation has always been important to me, i know i work better when i am in a regular practice. outside of work i am happiest in nature walking my dogs or simply being with family or friends. i am a vocal supporter against homlessness and environmental issues. my moto to live by at the moment is: three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind, the second is to be kind and the third is to be kind. (henry james)