Mindfulness in Career Services: Empowering Students to Flourish

Career services often focus on helping students find jobs—but what if the goal was helping them truly flourish?

In this insightful episode of the Career Leaders Show, we speak with David Matta, Career Services Director at the American University of Beirut, on how mindfulness and emotional intelligence can transform career education.

David, with his extensive background in strategy, leadership, and mindfulness, provides a fresh, powerful perspective on why mindfulness is not a nice-to-have, but an essential component of career development. Here’s what you’ll discover:

• The Power of Mindfulness: Learn why mindfulness should be a cornerstone of career services, helping students manage anxiety, build resilience, and flourish professionally.
• Career Leaders' Oxygen Mask: David emphasizes that career leaders must first embrace mindfulness and vulnerability themselves to effectively support students.
• Practical Integration: Understand how to embed emotional wellness into your career curriculum, moving beyond reactive services to proactive, flourishing outcomes.

This conversation challenges traditional approaches and offers actionable insights to help career services teams genuinely empower students to succeed authentically and sustainably.

Ready to elevate your career services and support students in flourishing?

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