In a ‘VUCA World’ defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—amplified by AI, decentralization, and rapid societal shifts—leaders and teams urgently need new ways to innovate meaningfully and connect authentically. This experience offers a scientifically grounded, human- and life-centered path forward that transforms mindsets and unlocks new possibilities for growth.
Align Your Mind and Heart — Bridge Human Spirit and AI — Spark Purposeful Innovation
“I actually came into the office that day specifically for this session—it was exactly the kind of experience more people need access to.”
– Adriana, Global Manufacturer of Household Goods
Scroll ⏩ to browse photos from events at Churchill Pl and St. Katherine's Docks
What to Expect: Experience & Value Delivered
This hands-on, high-energy, and purpose-driven workshop helps members connect with their purpose, unlock creative energy, clarify ideas, learn how to use AI as a catalyst, and align mind + body for lasting professional growth—in under an hour!
Experience & Impact for Participants:
- A rare moment to Pause, Reflect, and Connect — aligning with your purpose through intention
- Unlock previously inaccessible creativity and fresh thinking
- Self-empowerment through approaches and tools used by elite consultants and designers — made practical, accessible, and immediately usable
- Clarify goals and translate them into actionable steps that align personal values with organizational purpose
- Build confidence in leveraging AI consciously and creatively as a force for positive transformation.
- Create your own path toward desired feelings, outcomes, and sustained impact
Benefits for Organization:
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Builds belonging and boosts retention, advocacy, and NPS through purpose-driven engagement
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Enhances creativity, collaboration, and resilience by blending mindfulness, design thinking, and embodiment — proven by Stanford, Nobel Laureates and other scientists
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Inspires employees to return to the office by offering them a meaningful, energizing reason to come together in shared physical space
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Fosters learning that sticks: participants apply and share knowledge, scientifically wiring it into lasting neural pathways
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Moments perfect for team-building and culture storytelling especially at time of change, integration, pivots, with highly visual, shareable takeaways
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Flexible and scalable — in-person or virtual, adaptable across size, culture, and location
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Proven high ROI at low cost that embeds science-backed, cutting-edge practices into your workplace
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Enables human-AI synergy by building the mindset and skills to harness AI consciously, creatively, and ethically
Who's Leading with Joy®?
“This event sparked new perspectives and richer thinking, and the overall session helped me recognise and appreciate the interconnectedness of different aspects of existence. A more holistic understanding of myself, my values, and my way of being & becoming — so thank you!”
— Chiara, Lawyer, Leading Spanish Law Firm
NPS by WeWork Members Who Attended St. Katherine's Docks & Churchill Pl Events: "On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend this experience to a friend or colleague?"
- "Highly recommended for corporate workspaces and even students navigating decision-making pressures."
- 10
- "A longer session would have been perfect!"
- 9
- "Highly recommended for corporate workspaces and even students navigating decision-making pressures."
- 10
More of inspiring fresh thinking, deep personal insights & their practical application!
FAQs
We’re unsure whether this will resonate with the Community at our location. What’s your take?
Members showed up because the invitation felt intentional and the event is fresh. They knew this wasn’t “just another workshop.”
They left saying (actual testimonials provided by participants and available for your review in full):
“I didn’t know what to expect and I was intrigued. I felt positive when I left [This experience] reassured me that my collaborative, compassionate leadership style is exactly what’s needed.”“More sessions like this [at WeWork]! I actually came into the office that day specifically for this session, and I even brought a friend along with me. Experiences that focus on presence, embodiment, and inner wellbeing, not just networking or productivity feel rare, but they’re exactly what many of us need to stay balanced and inspired at work.” — Community Member Testimonial from Churchill Pl
“The session was truly impactful, helping me reframe how I approach relaxation and stress while juggling deadlines. It provided practical ways to reset and created space for meaningful conversations with people from diverse career backgrounds, something rare in a workspace like WeWork where people tend to just flock towards people they work with.” — Community Member Testimonial from St. Katherine’s Docks
We don’t always know what members need until we offer something different. The joy is in discovering that together ❤️
I’m in gratitude 🙏🏻 to you for giving it a consideration and looking forward to partnering with you on bringing Leading with Joy® to your Community ✨🚀
How do I book this experience or contact you with questions?
Also, if you have any questions or budget requirements, we’d love to hear from you! Once confirmed, we’ll coordinate a site visit and a plan to collaborate on promotion tailored to your location 💚 🌱
What exactly is Leading with Joy®?
It’s not just mindfulness. It’s not just ‘design thinking.’ It’s not a traditional workshop. — It’s a HOLISTIC EMBODIMENT EXPERIENCE 💚
Leading with Joy® is a 60-minute, high-energy and engaging unique blend of:
• Awareness-building (like meditation)
• Purpose-anchoring (like values coaching)
• Strategy activation (like mini-design sprints)
• Somatic experience (activating senses by engaging with workshop materials)
• Creative embodiment (working in innovative, science-backed ways with tactile & natural materials)
Together, these elements guide participants to explore a desired feeling or outcome and prototype a personal or professional path toward their desired feelings and outcomes—within 60 minutes!
What does the workshop involve?
Participants engage in:
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Somatic creativity using natural materials and terracotta clay
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Personal reflection exercises
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Micro storytelling & sharing (this is a massive value-add to learn from each other and create new connections with other WeWork members!)
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And a safe space to pause and reset
It’s not an art class. It’s a wellbeing intervention in disguise—fun, deep, and often transformative.
What are the benefits for members?
• A rare moment to Pause, Reflect, and Connect
• Reignite purpose and unlock fresh thinking
• Walk away with a visual artifact and actionable insight
“It felt nourishing in a way that’s honestly hard to describe, but it’s exactly the kind of experience I think more people need access to.” — Community Member Testimonial from St. Katherine’s Docks
How does your organization benefit from hosting this event?
• Contributes to your NPS and community sentiment
• Builds team engagement through high-impact experiential learning
• Easy to run (1 hr setup, all materials handled by vendor)
• Visually stunning and great for internal comms or member showcase
• Proven flexible format—scales across buildings, languages, and cultures
Who are you and what qualifies you to do this?
I’m Marty Zalewski (link opens to an online Bio), creator of Leading with Joy® (link opens to an online Introduction), which is built on the science of enablement, empowerment, and resilience building for individuals and organizations looking to evolve purposefully towards the New Economy. It’s the first of its kind growth and resilience system deployed everywhere from Qatar Foundation and Vodafone to now WeWork Communities and soon at the Royal College of Art.
My background spans Fortune 500 transformation leadership, executive coaching, and curriculum design across 3 continents. I hold an MBA with specialization in People-Centered Transformative Change from London Business School.
Is there research that supports this kind of experience?
Absolutely. Studies from Oxford University, London School of Economics, and Deloitte show that organizations who invest in “Joy@Work” report:
• Up to 26% productivity improvement
• Up to 31% increase in loyalty
• 5x engagement with strategy and vision
Further reading:
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Empower Yourself and Your Organization to Thrive in the New Economy
Leading with Joy® is a transformative method in enablement, change management, and resilience-building designed for individuals and organizations eager to evolve purposefully toward the New Economy.
By fusing mindfulness practices, strategic design tools, and hybrid intelligence, we create capacity for change, enable capability for evolution, and make growth sustainable. This unique fusion facilitates mindset shifts and empowers you to embrace change confidently.
Applying this innovative, scientifically proven method fosters a sense of belonging among teams, enhances customer advocacy, and drives positive societal and environmental impact. Ultimately, it leads to sustainable profitability for organizations, ensuring long-term success in a rapidly changing world.
Why Does This Matter?
Organizations struggle to adapt purposefully to the New Economy of emerging AGI, decentralized systems and democratized opportunities at a cost of disengagement by employees, dissatisfied customers and negative impact on the society and environment.
This leads to erosion in ‘Sense of Belonging’ and value creation due to lost productivity, forgone revenue, sub-optimal return on capital and social and environmental costs.
Research Credits: Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report (2023) and Microsoft Work Trends Index Pulse Report (2022)
