MIND BRIGHT FOUNDER, Kristy von Minden
About Mind Bright
We work with workplaces and individuals using science and research based strategies to reduce stress, so that we can enhance productivity, performance, health and happiness.
At Mind Bright, we believe our brains are our most precious resource today. And so we need to stop treating them like machines and ensure our mental wellness is a top priority.
Doing a great job at work and prirotising our wellness do not have to be mutually exclusive…in fact science tells us that the more we look after our mental, physical and emotional health, the better our brains will work - we’ll unlock creativity, strategic thinking, problem solving, productivity, better decision making, improved communication and empathy. All vital attributes for performance, health and happiness.
Workplace Wellness Workshops
We work with some New Zealand’s leading businesses supporting them with their wellness plans with our Mindfulness and Neuroscience based workshops and programmes. Hear what our clients have to say here.
Brand collaborations
Mind Bright regularly collaborates with and creates content for brands wanting to inspire their audiences with strategies to live calmer, happier, more fulfilling lives. Some of the wonderful brands we’ve collaborated with and created content for include Glassons, Syrene, Sealy, Float Culture, Nimble Active wear and Earth Energies Sanctuary.
Events
Mind Bright regularly runs wellness events with individuals, educating and engaging with audiences on topics such as the science of stress, mindfulness, the 21st Century brain, the science of goal setting and habit change, minimising distraction, maximizing productivity, the science of happiness and more.
We also offer bespoke event creation for brands and businesses wanting to create a unique, engaging and enriching wellness experience for their people, so they can not only learn about the art of relaxing, but actually experience what it feels like.
Media Commentary + Key Note Speaking
Our founder, Kristy, is represented by talent agency Celebrity Speakers and speaks on all things 21st Century wellness. Kristy has also been interviewed and featured in media including Nadia magazine, Stuff.co.nz, Miss FQ and more.
MEET OUR FOUNDER, Kristy von MindeN
Mind Bright's Story
After 15 years in the corporate communications industry, working with some of the world’s biggest brands, Kristy saw first-hand the negative impact the long hours, relentless rush and constant conectedness had on herself and the most highly motivated, intelligent and capable individuals.
“I absolutely loved my job, I was the definition of a career junkie. No project was too big, night in the office too late or deadline too pressing. But after back surgery at 26 years old, I went from being a marathon runner who did everything at 110%, to not being able to sit at a desk and suffering chronic pain and stress from trying to keep going despite my injury.
"When years later my back still hadn’t healed, it was my wake-up call and eventually I knew it was time for a different path.
"My journey to recovery saw me uncover an unexpected passion for neuroscience, mindfulness, meditation and all things wellness.
"I saw many people around me suffering from stress, anxiety and overwhelm and knew this was my chance to turn my experience into something meaningful that will help others and put an end to unnecessary suffering,” she says
Her desire to not only understand why we are more stressed now than ever before, but to be a part of the solution with a fresh new evidence-based approach, drove her to launch Mind Bright.
Education + Credentials
Mind Bright’s Founder, Kristy von Minden:
Bachelor of Communications Degree, Auckland University of Technology
‘The Science of Happiness’ accreditation, Berkeley University, Ed-X
Accredited Ovio Mindfulness Teacher
Accredited Ovio Mindfulness Kids Coach
Accredited Ovio Rewiring for Resilience Facilitator
Currently studying: ‘The Fundamentals of Neuroscience’ via Harvard’s University, Ed-X
* Certificates and qualifications available upon request
An experienced researcher, writer, facilitator and key note speaker, Kristy works with some of New Zealand’s biggest organisations, supporting them with their workplace wellness programmes.
Kristy also regularly commentates on 21st Century wellness in the media, collaborates with brands, creating content to inspire their audiences, is a represented as a key note speaker by talent agency Johson & Laird and heads up Workplace Mindfulness at Ovio.
With her extensive corporate background and management experience, Kristy intimately understands the stressors and pressures of the modern work place, both from a management and from an employee perspective.
Kristy is a champion of positive change for workplace culture and employee care and believes there needs to be a fundamental shift in the way we work, live and look after ourselves.
“Kristy’s mission is to inspire people to create small but powerful daily habits to take care of their minds so they can discover their mental and emotional strength. Just like we habitually prioritise looking after our physical health by brushing our teeth, eating healthy or exercising. ”
Meet Mind Bright Facilitator, Jo van der Walle
Mind Bright Facilitator, Jo van der Walle, has over eight years of experience, developing, designing and facilitating workshops for some of New Zealand's leading organisations. With a special interest in self leadership, wellness and behavioural change, just some of Jo's clients include SKYCITY, Fletcher Building, AMI , Pacific Steel and Russell McVeagh.
Jo is an accredited coach with a background in instructional design, HR and learning and development and her speaking experience varies from facilitating with small groups and leadership teams, right through to keynote speaking to large audiences in the hundreds at industry events.
Referred to by clients as a 'breath of fresh air', Jo lives and breathes her belief in personal well-being being the key to happiness and success. She walks the talk on 'health being a state of body and wellness being a state of being' - physically, mentally, socially/emotionally and spiritually.
Jo's accreditation and training include:
Momentum Certified Coach
DISC | Science of Self Accredited
Franklin Covey | Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Accredited
Mental Health 101
NZQA Unit Standard 7108 On the Job Training for Adults
Diploma in Sport and Recreation
Testimonials
Mindbright's Mission
Mind Bright’s mission is to refresh the world in mind, body and spirit, inspiring happiness, optimism and lasting change which has a positive flow on effect for our global community.
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