*An independent study by the University of Würzburg shows significant improvements in several areas.
Everything Starts in the Mind
Meditation for Professional Success and Personal Development
The Meditation Studies Initiative supports individuals and organizations in creating a healthy, focused, and fulfilling work environment.
Meditation has a lasting impact – far beyond the moment:
It enhances mental clarity, emotional balance, and fosters a kind and calm workplace culture.
Whether as a team or on your own – those who meditate regularly reduce stress, improve focus, and find meaning
and direction in everyday life.
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MSI in 60 seconds: What we do and who we are.
HIGH QUALITY CONTENT
We work with objective-driven, authentic Asian wisdom meditation techniques that do more than increase awareness. Scientific studies prove the many benefits of meditation. Our goal is to help you master your mind, broaden your capacities, and make changes for the better.
Why Meditation? Studies Reveal Benefits
Meeting the Needs of Business
potential@work Leads To
Significantly Positive Results
potential@work effectively increases
mindfulness and work engagement, reduces
stress and exhaustion, and enhances
participants' sleep quality. In addition, it
fosters a sense of meaning, creativity, and
social support in everyday professional life.
Meditation Increases Happiness
& Contentment
Studies have shown that mindfulness
exercises help people to achieve higher life
satisfaction and a positive attitude and to
deal with difficult situations more
confidently.
Meditation Promotes Concentration
Neuroscientists have found that meditators
change structures in a part of the brain that
regulates, among other things, the ability to
focus and attention.
Meditation Reduces Stress
Eight weeks of meditation reduce the
density of the gray substance of the
amygdala in the brain, research at Harvard
University showed. Together with others
brain regions, the amygdala controls our
mental and physical reactions to stressful
and anxiety-inducing situations.
OUR VISION
We're here to give people access to authentic meditation that matters. We strive to make meditation an integral part of the daily lives of our clients, helping them to lead fulfilling and balanced lives.
Who We Are? Making a Difference
We Support your Team with Top Quality Meditation Resources
We are an international non-profit company based in Germany.
Meditation is our passion.
Our trainers have been practicing meditation for many years.
They have a classical training in Mahayana Buddhist meditation
and have experience in long-term and short-term retreats.
We are deeply rooted in traditional methods, but also take into account newer scientific findings.
As professionals, we know exactly
what is important in our modern working world
and how we do it -
through meditation!
Meet our team
Alix Rowland
Founder and Trainer
Manuela Korthals
Founder and Trainer
Silvia Engelhardt
Founder and Trainer
Charlotte D'Agostino
Founder
Connie O'Brian
Advisory Board and Trainer
John Brady
Advisory Board and Trainer
Alexa De Sandi
Spanish Language Coordinator and Trainer
Holger Wolff
Advisory Board and Trainer
Measurable Results -Immeasurable Impact
We focus on our participant‘s mental and physical well-being while increasing productivity and contentment, unlocking potential and so much more.
Programs Offered Personalized Solutions
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Unlock Your Mind for Greater Success and Calm at Work
Imagine facing every professional challenge with balance, focus, and creativity—no matter how stressful or demanding your day gets. With our science-backed training program, you can make this your new reality.
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- Effective Mental Training: Just 7 minutes of guided meditation, twice daily, to clear your mind and boost your mental performance. Enhance your concentration, creativity, and composure—even in high-pressure situations.
- Four Progressive Modules: Over about four weeks, you’ll systematically build your mental strength. Each module is practiced for around 7 days, making progress easy and sustainable.
- Scientifically Proven: Our program blends ancient wisdom with latest research, validated by the University of Würzburg.
- Special Techniques for Tough Moments: Unique exercises help you stay calm and solution-oriented, even when the pressure is on.
- Flexible and Effortless: All exercises are available as audio files in an app—perfect for your modern, on-the-go lifestyle.
- Lasting Results: After completing the program, you’ll be able to continue your meditation practice independently—whenever and wherever you like.
- Greater focus, motivation, and mindfulness at work
- Enhanced creativity and better sleep quality
- Less emotional stress and fatigue
- Stronger team spirit and a deeper sense of purpose
- Positive effects that carry over into your personal life
- 7-minute sessions, twice a day (morning and evening)
- 4 modules, each for about 7 days
- Flexible participation anytime via the app
- Price: $59
Train your mind for more success, calm, and quality of life — with zero esoteric or spiritual background.
Highdive into Happiness
A Course for All Who Want to Understand How Our World Really Works
In a world filled with uncertainty, conflict, and rapid change, one question stands out:
How do we find true, lasting happiness?
Highdive into Happiness invites you to discover the profound yet practical power of emptiness meditations — a time-tested method that can fundamentally transform the way you see yourself, your challenges, and the world around you.
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- Rooted in Timeless Wisdom: Drawing from the classic work “Meditations on Emptiness: Learning How to See That Nothing Is Itself” by Choney Lama Drakpa Shedrup, this course weaves ancient wisdom insights from the great schools of Asian philosophy with modern relevance and the latest findings in neuroscience. You’ll dive deep into the true nature of reality.
- Guided by Experienced Teachers: Led by seasoned experts in timeless wisdom, you’ll experience a series of ten sessions that blend philosophy, guided meditation, and relatable real-word applications—from tackling societal challenges like climate change and prejudice to achieving personal success and navigating complex systems.
- Transformative Insights: Each session reveals how misunderstanding the nature of self and the world leads to suffering—and how a deeper understanding can unlock greater freedom, clarity, and authentic joy.
- Quietude (Shamatha): Master the art of focusing your mind deeply and restfully.
- Insight (Vipashyana): Learn the practice of examining reality to uncover its deeper nature.
- You’ll discover how to combine these skills in a powerful meditation practice — supported by step-by-step guidance, stories from masters like Kamalashila, and structured teachings from multiple Buddhist schools of thought.
- What is the self? Is it one thing, many things, or something else entirely?
- Can outer objects exist independently, or do they arise based on perception and causes?
- How do social systems and beliefs form and change—and what does this mean for your personal power to shape your life?
Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, Highdive into Happiness offers both philosophical depth and practical tools to help you create a happier life and a better world.
- 10 deep-dive sessions into the concepts of emptiness from various philosophical schools, including their classical proofs
- 10 videos with advanced meditation tips inspired by Master Kamalashila, ready to integrate into your daily practice
- 10 guided meditations directly related to everyday life
- Flexible participation anytime via the app
- Price: $79
Take the Highdive — learn to see clearly, live deeply, and transform insight into happiness and meaningful action.
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for Individuals & Executive Groups
Personalized training from master instructors with guided meditations with focus on individual topics
Examples of these are:
Creativity and Innovation
Concentration
Leadership Qualities
Stability in Change
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Scientifically Proven: potential@work works!
An independent study conducted by the University of Würzburg shows:
Our meditation program has measurable, positive effects.
Key results at a glance:
Increased mindfulness
Higher work engagement
Reduced stress and emotional exhaustion
Stronger positive reflection and sense of meaning
Greater social support within teams
Improved sleep and enhanced creativity
Please contact our team for more information.
Conclusion of the study: potential@work is an effective program for mental health and resilience
Download the presentation summarizing the results [PDF]
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