Dr. Manijeh Motaghy is an OD Consultant, Mindfulness Trainer, and Speaker.  She is the Founder of Mindful Business Institute and the Co-founder of Mindful Valley. She is the author of Leaders & Strategies in COMAND^TM Model.  A model that shapes healthy wealthy organizations, successful strategies and compassionate leaders.  Dr. Motaghy's passion for enhancing organizational success through humane practices lead her to study and practice Mindfulness Meditation and developed mindful strategies under the Umbrella of "The Mindful Organization". She has trained hundreds of students and provided business consulting to many non-profits & for-profits in numerous industries.  Her creative and mindful approach increases the rate of learning and effective results.  Her clients continue to provide rave reviews about her personal and professional expertise and values. Testimonials

Dr. Motaghy was trained by experts such as:

• Dr. Robert Clark, Director of Leadership Development and Culture at the Boeing Company
• Dr. Karen Robinson, Senior Organizational Effectiveness at the Boeing Company
• Dr. Nancy Duresky, Professional Development at the Boeing Company
• Dr. Yolanda Nunn, Strategic Planning expert and the president of Philips Graduate Institute

Dr. Motaghy is currently working on a book that will focus on her current study results on the characteristics of emotional health of an organization.  Her theory is, the same way that family structure and processes at home impact the emotional health and happiness of an individual, so do family structure & processes at work.  This is important to pay attention to because employees' positive or negative experiences at work impact their productivity and wellbeing, which trickles down to and impacts the greater society. 

Dr. Motaghy's vision for a better world includes establishing an institute of learning that produces connective leaders & strategies in COMAND^TM and solutions that accomplish multiple visions.  Thus, naming her consulting firm Unite In Vision, and from there to Mindful Business Institute.  Her passion is to enhance the vision and capability of leaders who have the opportunity to impact many lives in the hope that she can expand success & well-being to every person in every corner of the world.

At a young age Dr. Manijeh embarked on a 25 year journey as an entrepreneur, leading to a career and a Doctorate Degree in Organization Consulting.

Dr. Motaghy's Publications & Collaborative Work:

• Software Quality Management see: Introduction

• Radio BlogTalk: "Changing Your Relationship To Food - Through Mindfulness & Connectedness"

Manijeh has received numerous recognitions and awards for:

• The prestigious Who is Who Among Students of American Universities and Colleges
• Recognition for mentoring underprivileged high school students
• Providing valuable services through two Rotary International Clubs
• Co-producing Most High, a film depicting the traps and devastation of addiction
• Two time President's Award for literary excellence by The National Author's Registry

She serves the academic world by serving on:

• Board of Directors - Phillips Graduate Institute
• Board of Director of CSU Channel Island's Alumni & Friends Association
• Strategic Planning Committee Chair of CSU Channel Island's Alumni & Friends Association

Member of:

• BNI - Business Networking International
• Toastmaster
• SOL - Organization Learning Society
• HeartMath Institute

Top Five Strengths:  Connectedness, Learner, Includer, Relator & Command

Myer's Brigs:              ENFJ;   Teacher / Mediator

Enneagram Type:      9 - The Peacemaker

Transferable skills:   Creativity, Intuition, Helpfulness, Follow-Through, Leadership,  Problem Solving, Teaching, Learning, Mindfulness, Synthesizing, Analytical

Currently, Manijeh provides Organization and Professional Development consulting and training to the business community through Mindful Business Institute, EDC-VC (Economic Development Collaborative Ventura County) and Mindful Valley.  You may find her on LinkedIn

She has over 1000 hours of formal mindfulness practice and training with highest level teachers.

Born in Iran and raised and naturalized in the U.S., Manijeh identifies herself as A Citizen of the World.

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Mindful Business Institute offers Business and Management Analysis, Solutions, Employee Training, Professional Development Classes, Mindfulness at Work and Stress Management Training in Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Calabasas, Sherman Oaks, Encino, West Hills, Studio City, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park & Westlake Village, Chatsworth.