The Enlightened Women’s Leadership Training is a cost free, grant-funded initiative offered by The Mindfulness Collaboratory at Pratt Institute. Rooted in American Buddhist-inspired principles, this practical self care and leadership program helps participants develop clarity, compassion, and resilience. It moves participants from reactive responses to present-moment-focused leadership, suitable for both personal growth and professional development. The program is open to all genders and identities.
Program Format
- 3 live Zoom workshops + 1 culminating virtual retreat
- Each session blends personal stories, mindfulness practice and leadership skill-building
- Participants receive a digital workbook + reflection card deck
- Includes a train-the-trainer approach to support sharing tools with others
Outcomes
The Enlightened Women’s Leadership Program successfully piloted a three-session training series in Spring 2026. Participants responded most strongly to the program’s combination of meditation, reflection, discussion, and community connection. Guided meditations, small-group conversations, and leadership reflection exercises helped participants connect contemplative practices to their own lives and experiences.
As a result of practices shared in the program, participants agreed:
- 94% have a stronger sense of self-awareness
- 88% feel less stressed
- 82% feel happier
- 71% feel more in control of their lives
- 71% have a better ability to focus
- 76% feel more creative
- 65% feel more productive
- 71% experienced an increase in flourishing
Quotes From our Community:
“The different types of meditation practices excite me, as I’ve practiced lots of them here and there but haven’t experienced training that teaches them systematically. The portion on bringing the learning back to the communities also energizes me, so participants could bring the impact beyond this like-minded cohort and initiate change outside.”
“It felt more holistic than a regular sitting. I don’t usually use music for meditation, but this experience made me want to try more in the future.”
“Thank you so much to all of the Mindfulness Team at Pratt for this incredible experience! What an amazing opportunity to meet and interact with like-minded people from all over the country and create magic through group meditation.”“I felt very empowered and actually went out and set up two venues to show my artwork. I am now getting ready to do another project where I will be leading the meditation practice.”
Contact us for scheduling options to bring this program to your organization at mindful-collab@pratt.edu
Funding for this program has been provided by The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation.