Alumni Learn & Network Series: Mindfulness and Multiple Intelligence for Professionals

Professional success depends not only on knowledge and technical skills but also on the ability to think clearly, manage emotions, act wisely and remain grounded under pressure. This experiential workshop will introduce mindfulness as a practical way to cultivate these essential human capacities in everyday life and work.

Drawing on the four dimensions of human intelligence—Intellectual Intelligence for clear thinking, Emotional Intelligence for healthy relationships, Physical Intelligence for mindful action and wellbeing, and Spiritual Intelligence for meaning, values and inner balance—the session will offer a holistic approach to personal and professional development.

Participants will engage in simple yet effective mindfulness practices and interactive exercises designed to strengthen each of these dimensions. They will learn practical techniques to improve attention, emotional awareness, communication, resilience and overall wellbeing.

The session will emphasise the practical application of mindfulness in daily life and at work, enabling participants to live with greater awareness, work with greater effectiveness, and respond to challenges with clarity, compassion and wisdom.

Rajendra Manandhar is a professional trainer, executive life coach and psychological counsellor with over 20 years of leadership and management experience in international organisations. For the past 15 years, he has been empowering professionals and organisations through impactful training, coaching and facilitation in leadership, personal excellence, team building and mindfulness.

As the Lead Facilitator at Nepal Speakers Bureau, Rajendra combines evidence-based psychological approaches with mindfulness practice to help individuals enhance their wellbeing and performance. He holds a Mindfulness Master certification from the International Buddhist Studies College, Thailand; is a Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Trainer; and has a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling from Tribhuvan University. He is also the author of Conscious Leadership: A Journey Within and is widely recognised for his contributions to leadership development and personal growth.

• Only 60 seats are available for this workshop. Please only register if you are certain to attend. Registrations will close once capacity is reached; please register soon.
• If registration has reached capacity and you would like to attend, please email alumni@australiaawardsnepal.org to be added to the waiting list. If any registrants withdraw, we will inform waitlisted alumni in the order their email was received.
• This invitation is for Australia Awards – Nepal alumni only and is not transferrable.
• For alumni with disability: when registering, please note if a carer will attend/any requested accommodations (if applicable).
• Other individuals such as family members/children cannot be accommodated. Childcare facilities and transportation are not provided for this event; we ask attendees to plan accordingly.
• If you have registered but cannot attend due to unforeseen situations, please notify the Australia Awards team so that another alum can have your spot.
• By attending the event, you consent to being photographed; images may be used for media, reporting and official purposes.