Secret 1, Part 7: Using Mindfulne...

Secret 1, Part 7: Using Mindfulness to Help Lead with Dr Alexis Willett

How to Lead Others by Lorraine Warne
Mar 10, 2026
06:20

Episode notes

From research to real-world practice: Dr Alexis Willett, Impact Director at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, shares her leadership journey with top tips on how to lead. Dr Willett has extensive experience in engagement, communications, strategy, external affairs and policy development across non-profit organisations in the UK and Europe and holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Cambridge and work experience in non-profit organisations. This episode may be of particular interest to those who might think mindfulness is not for them. Tune in as Dr Willett also talks more about mistakes you should avoid making when leading others.

Produced by Jacqueline Guico.

Keywords

business
education
leadership
mindfulness
rest and relaxation
anxiety
stress management
meditation
decision making
procrastination