Resources

Like many organizations, the covid-19 pandemic presented major challenges for SIYLI as an organization. Read our CEO, Rich Fernandez's honest take on the leadership lessons he learned from this year of disruption.

Some days motivation is hard to find. Learn a few science-backed tips on how emotional intelligence can support you to get motivated.

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, organizations worldwide face another challenge—employee burnout. Learn tools for personal resilience and strategies leaders can employ to support their teams to thrive.

Feeding America is one of SIYLI's community partner organizations. They sent employees to experience our flagship program, Search Inside Yourself. Megan Whitney, Manager of Network Fundraising Services at Feeding America shares the impact the SIY program had on her and her colleagues.

We've gathered our top ten articles from 2020 and they speak to some of the challenges and opportunities that the year brought to us all.

Self-compassion is often misunderstood as a soft, nice-to-have skill. Research shows that it is actually an essential skill that will help you gain clarity, manage your emotions and improve your leadership.

A new study suggests that as little as two weeks of compassion meditation training can alter the way people respond to the suffering of others.

Moving all our programs to the virtual space was a challenge and SIYLI director Steph Stern shares her thoughts on the transition to online facilitation, as well as tips to create more seamless, meaningful online experiences. 

Dr. Reena Kotecha, founder of Mindful Medics and SIY certified teacher, shares her personal story that led her from burnout to discovering practices that support well-being. She has since trained many healthcare professionals in mindfulness and emotional intelligence to strengthen their resilience, relationships and well-being.

An interview with Joyce Bao, Senior Product Manager at Fitbit about her experience participating in the Search Inside Yourself program within her organization.