Elmo's Bio
Elmo Shade is the founder of
Mindful Foundations, Inc©, a holistic business
intervention committed to improving personal health, performance, leadership
effectiveness, and well-being through a combination of energy management and
emotional intelligence practices. He
currently facilitates Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Workshops at
the Vanderbilt Center for Integrative Health (VCIH) in Nashville, TN; and
practices Mindful Leadership as a consultant.
Elmo has over 25 years of Leadership and Organization Development expertise in industries ranging from Government Services to Transportation and from Financial Services to Healthcare
He holds a Masters of Arts in Education from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and is a graduate of both the Mindfulness for Professionals program at Duke Center for Integrative Medicine, and the Cultivating Leadership Presence Program at the Center for Mindful Leadership. In addition, Elmo holds a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification from the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).
Elmo’s life purpose is to connect with others in such a manner that they realize the beauty of their own true nature. He lives in East Nashville in a 1911 purple Victorian home with his wife, Tracy, and their two dogs, Stanley and Jack.
For information about an intervention/workshop for you or your organization, please contact Elmo Shade at:
elmo@mindfulfoundations.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/elmoshade
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mindful-Foundations-Inc/124931930926468
Testimonials
"I highly recommend Elmo. It's no secret around Healthways that I have greatly benefited from his Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Not only did I experience a physical reaction (lowered blood pressure, maintained over 2 years now), but also an emotional reaction from colleagues. My awareness and self-management of emotions has significantly improved, and others have noticed. I have heard several times that my calmness is reassuring to others. One former boss said I was the calmest person he ever knew. This is all only after the MBSR program. Before it, I was a different person. I will leave that to your imagination, but just imagine the typical Type A personality pursuing a competitive position within any situation. Elmo is highly trained, deeply knowledgable, and personable. He is the epitome of mindfulness and mindful leadership. His unique combination of life experiences, corporate training, and personal motivation are inspiring. I highly recommend you let him inspire you too. I will forever be in debt to him." -Brian Barnes, Ph.D.
The meditation presentation you gave at the Nashville Public Library Staff Development Day was excellent. Staff members learned a great deal. Comments included: "He brought meditation down to the brass tacks. Many people strive to achieve a higher state and fail because they are not accepting of themselves in the here and now. I learned that having compassion for ourselves and others helps us to be less judgmental and happier. This session was AMAZING." Thank you again for such an informative program. -Jena Schmid, Main Library Administrator
Elmo has over 25 years of Leadership and Organization Development expertise in industries ranging from Government Services to Transportation and from Financial Services to Healthcare
He holds a Masters of Arts in Education from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and is a graduate of both the Mindfulness for Professionals program at Duke Center for Integrative Medicine, and the Cultivating Leadership Presence Program at the Center for Mindful Leadership. In addition, Elmo holds a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification from the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).
Elmo’s life purpose is to connect with others in such a manner that they realize the beauty of their own true nature. He lives in East Nashville in a 1911 purple Victorian home with his wife, Tracy, and their two dogs, Stanley and Jack.
For information about an intervention/workshop for you or your organization, please contact Elmo Shade at:
elmo@mindfulfoundations.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/elmoshade
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mindful-Foundations-Inc/124931930926468
Testimonials
"I highly recommend Elmo. It's no secret around Healthways that I have greatly benefited from his Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. Not only did I experience a physical reaction (lowered blood pressure, maintained over 2 years now), but also an emotional reaction from colleagues. My awareness and self-management of emotions has significantly improved, and others have noticed. I have heard several times that my calmness is reassuring to others. One former boss said I was the calmest person he ever knew. This is all only after the MBSR program. Before it, I was a different person. I will leave that to your imagination, but just imagine the typical Type A personality pursuing a competitive position within any situation. Elmo is highly trained, deeply knowledgable, and personable. He is the epitome of mindfulness and mindful leadership. His unique combination of life experiences, corporate training, and personal motivation are inspiring. I highly recommend you let him inspire you too. I will forever be in debt to him." -Brian Barnes, Ph.D.
The meditation presentation you gave at the Nashville Public Library Staff Development Day was excellent. Staff members learned a great deal. Comments included: "He brought meditation down to the brass tacks. Many people strive to achieve a higher state and fail because they are not accepting of themselves in the here and now. I learned that having compassion for ourselves and others helps us to be less judgmental and happier. This session was AMAZING." Thank you again for such an informative program. -Jena Schmid, Main Library Administrator
