Clarity under pressure is a skill. Not a personality trait.
Talks and workshops for leaders and teams under pressure. From a former monk.
Delivered live online worldwide, and in person in Stockholm.
Talk · Workshop
High performance. Without burnout.
Mindfulness as cognitive training for leaders and teams under pressure, from a former monk who understands demanding environments.
Most high performers work at full capacity, and pay for it.
Stress accumulates. Decisions turn reactive. Focus fragments. The quality of leadership drops.
Not because anyone lacks skill or motivation, but because nobody taught them how to train the most important tool they use every day: the mind.
Mindfulness is not meditation retreats.
It is not spirituality. It is not slowing down.
It is cognitive training, the same kind elite athletes use to sharpen attention, regulate emotion and perform clearly under pressure.
When the nervous system is calm, thinking gets sharper. Decisions get better. Leadership gets stronger.
"Inner Clarity as a Professional Advantage"
A 60-minute talk for conferences, kick-offs, leadership days and company events.
60 MIN · UP TO 500 ATTENDEES · LIVE ONLINE · ENGLISH OR SWEDISH
Your audience will leave understanding:
01 How stress physically degrades decision-making and the quality of leadership
02 Why overthinking reduces clarity rather than increasing it
03 The difference between reacting and responding under pressure
04 How present-moment awareness directly improves performance
05 Simple tools they can apply the same day
Choose the format that fits your team.
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Keynote · 60 min · Live online
Conferences, kick-offs, leadership days and company events.
02
Workshop · 2 hours · Live online
Leadership groups and smaller teams. Interactive, practical, with guided exercises.
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Keynote · 60 min
Konferenser, kick-offer, ledarskapsdagar och företagsevent.
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Workshop · 2 timmar
Ledningsgrupper och mindre team. Interaktivt, praktiskt, med guidade övningar.
Both formats are delivered live online, so your team can take part from anywhere. In-person sessions are available in Stockholm, and elsewhere by arrangement. Every session includes teaching, guided practice, group reflection and concrete application. Participants experience the techniques directly and leave with tools they can use the same day.
Who is this for?
Leadership teams carrying a high cognitive load
High-performing departments under constant pressure
HR programmes for wellbeing and burnout prevention
Healthcare and emergency staff
Fast-growing startups with expanding teams
Analytical professions that are mentally overloaded
"The mind is the most important tool you have. And it is the only one you were never taught to train."
— Nick Hashemi
A path few have walked
Nick Hashemi grew up during the Iran-Iraq war, came to Sweden as a refugee, and later built a successful career in business.
After many years in Sweden he left the country, started several companies in South East Asia, and went through a deep personal crisis that changed the direction of his life. That path led him to a Buddhist monastery in Thailand, where he trained in Vipassana meditation and mindfulness in depth, every day, from early morning until late at night.
Today he works with leaders and organisations to develop mental sharpness, handle pressure and lead with greater clarity. His work is built on practical tools that hold up in real working days, not only in theory.
He writes every week to thousands of readers on Substack and LinkedIn, and guides private clients through his mentorship programme in mindful living.
1980s
War
Growing up during the Iran-Iraq war.
2000s
Executive
A career in business.
Thailand
Monk
Vipassana training in a Buddhist monastery.
Today
Speaker
Helping organisations lead with clarity.
Voices from people I have worked with
Three Months With Nick Transformed My Mind and Life, So I Signed Up Again
I am deeply grateful to my Vipassana teacher, Nick, for his excellent guidance and support. In just three months, his teachings and compassionate approach have brought a positive transformation to my mind and life. I feel more peaceful, satisfied, and aware because of his help. My experience has been so valuable that I have happily enrolled for another three months of training. Thank you Teacher, for your dedication and for making such a meaningful difference in my journey.
After a Lifetime of Trauma, I Found Simplicity Through Nick’s Mentorship
I’ve experienced a lifetime of trauma and the loss of a child. I’ve done ACT, DBT, CBT, EMDR and every acronym you can think of. My work with Nick has peeled away all of the layers to actually add simplicity to my life of complexity. For me, this is the true heart of my burgeoning practice. In fact I just extended to another 3 months with Nick after my initial 3 month Vipassana program. I highly recommend Nick as a teacher/mentor.
From Stuck to Unstoppable
I was stuck, unhappy, and frustrated before I started coaching with Nick. He helped me find the right way forward, guiding me into the right habits that transformed my lifestyle, bringing health, happiness, and peace of mind. Working with Nick led to multiple breakthroughs and significantly boosted my productivity. Nick is an incredible coach — knowledgeable, dedicated, and focused on results. His unique approach and personal experience make a real difference. I highly recommend Nick Hashemi to anyone ready for meaningful change.
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