Amy’s approach to workplace mindfulness is shaped by her years as a human resources professional. Having worked closely with both leadership and staff, she has seen firsthand how mindfulness strengthens employee well-being, team dynamics, and organizational resilience.
Research suggests that workplace mindfulness has the potential to support not only employee health and well-being, but also improve focus, collaboration, and performance.
Tailored Programs for Your Organization
Amy’s offerings include:
- Consultation
- Lunch and learns
- Workshops
- Team retreats
- Training programs
- Keynote presentations
Contact us to learn how mindfulness can support your people and organization.
Why Mindfulness Matters at Work
Employee well-being directly impacts performance. When employees are stressed or unwell, productivity declines and organizational costs rise.
Mindfulness helps employees manage stress, reduce risk behaviors, and build lasting resilience.
Chronic stress has been linked to physical illness, burnout, and unhealthy coping behaviors.
Benefits of Mindfulness in the Workplace
A growing body of research—including large-scale meta-analyses—suggests that mindfulness programs in the workplace can:
- Reduce stress and improve psychological well-being
- Strengthen focus, working memory, and creativity
- Enhance problem-solving, adaptability, and resilience
- Build emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication
- Improve relationships and cooperation across teams and departments
In short, mindfulness not only supports individual well-being but can also contribute to a healthier organizational culture and stronger collective performance.
Some of the Companies and Organizations Amy has worked with…
What employers have to say…
We contacted Mindfulness in the Heartland to provide tools for employees to use to help cope with stress both in the workplace and in their own personal lives. The five-week workshop series was transformational in clearing away obstacles and giving employees a variety of meditation techniques to alleviate areas of stress. We received only positive feedback from employees and we are looking at ways to continue our partnership with Mindfulness in the Heartland by offering a monthly Mindfulness workshop. These workshops have been instrumental in helping us to create a workplace that values the mental health of our employees.
– Angelette Sevart, Operations Manager and Accessibility Coordinator, Mid-America Arts Alliance
Amy Schonhoff with Mindfulness in the Heartland is an amazing presenter! CommunityAmerica scheduled her to present as a part of our Virtual Lunch & Learn Series. The event was a huge success and everyone LOVED IT! Amy did an incredible job presenting and keeping the group engaged. She provided great tips and ideas to apply mindfulness into our lives along with an informative and engaging presentation. We truly appreciate the time, care, and passion Amy poured into creating this event. We also appreciated greatly the “5 Strategies for Managing Stress” that she created and shared with us as a follow up to all participants. We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to have Amy present to our people and help them learn to apply mindfulness strategies in their own lives. I would highly recommend Amy Schonhoff with Mindfulness in the Heartland and we look forward to partnering with her again in the future.
– Debra O’Bryan, Dream Manager/Well-Being Manager for CommunityAmerica Credit Union
Amy’s calm and gentle demeanor coupled with her passion for sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness make her a wonderfully engaging presenter. As a teacher, her life experiences inform her style and create the psychological safety necessary for transformative learning. She’s flexible and innovative and a delight to work with.
– Emily Thoroughman, Wellness Program Manager at Veterans United