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Ian Matthews - Human Systems Engineer | Zenbok Founder

About Ian Matthews

Global Mindful Leader
Integrative Wellness Specialist & Wellness Advisor
Corporate - Hospitality - High-Pressure Environments

Zenbok was created from a simple observation:

Many of the challenges people face today are not caused by pressure.


They are caused by a lack of recovery.
 

We move from one responsibility to the next, one conversation to the next, one demand to the next, often without the opportunity to fully restore our energy, attention and perspective. Over time, this accumulation affects how we think, lead, perform and relate to others.


Zenbok was developed as a practical response to that reality.
 

Drawing on mindfulness, nervous system regulation and human performance, Ian has researched and field tested his methods in high-demand environments, so people can navigate pressure more skilfully - while remaining connected to what matters most.

 

His work helps individuals, leaders and organisations cultivate greater clarity, balance, and to recover between moments. People practice microtools for recovery, and quickly regain agency - to remain well whilst navigating increasingly demanding lives.
 

 

CREDENTIALS

 

Military & Operational
 

British Army - Warrant Officer Class 2, Foreman of Signals. 18 years. 

Cisco Systems - Systems engineering and performance environments.


Qualifications

 

MBSR · MBCT · MBOE Mindfulness Certifications.

NICABM - Polyvagal Therapy for Trauma Survivors.
Stephen Porges - Polyvagal Theory Practitioner.
ISHA - Inner Engineering Advanced Practitioner
Dr Joe Dispenza - NeuroChange Practitioner.
City & Guilds Suicide First Aid Tutor-Trainer

Certified NeuroLeadership Practitioner.
HeartMath - Certified ADD+ Practitioner

Certified YMCA Personal Fitness Trainer


RECOGNITION
 

Top 10 Mindfulness Trainers Worldwide - Social Mindfulness.

American Chamber of Commerce Korea - Member.
Top 15 Coaches - Influence Digest, Seoul, Korea.

Emeritus Approved Leadership Coach.

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