Rich Fernandez

Author / Teacher

Rich Fernandez

Rich Fernandez is the former CEO of Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI). He was previously the director of executive education and people development at Google, where he was also one of the first SIY teachers. Rich previously co-founded Wisdom Labs and has also served in senior roles at eBay, J.P. Morgan Chase and Bank of America.

Articles by Rich Fernandez

A Meditation to Help Build Your Capacity to Navigate Difficulty
Guided Meditations

A Meditation to Help Build Your Capacity to Navigate Difficulty

In this extended mindfulness practice, Rich Fernandez walks us through a process to hone our capacity to shift, to take perspective, and in some ways, to subtract ourselves from our experiences, which can help us be in wise relationship as we navigate difficulty. Read More

Discovering What’s Alive for You Right Now
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Discovering What’s Alive for You Right Now

Our sense of purpose isn’t a fixed point, it’s dynamic. In fact, considering what's most alive for you right now helps you define your purpose. Read More

How to Set an Intention for Your Future
Guided Meditations

How to Set an Intention for Your Future

This is a 13-minute mindfulness practice from Rich Fernandez that guides us through setting an intention for our future lives. Read More

How to Regain Focus and Productivity When Your Mind Wanders
Focus & Attention

How to Regain Focus and Productivity When Your Mind Wanders

With constant distractions like news notifications, social media, and never-ending to-do lists, it can be hard to focus on what’s important. Rich Fernandez offers a mindfulness practice for stability and concentration. Read More

What it Means to Have Clear Vision
Magazine

What it Means to Have Clear Vision

Having a clear sense of purpose can guide you when things don’t go as planned and help you navigate those moments when you feel unsure of your next steps. Read More

How to Tell if You Are Misaligned With Your Purpose
Loving-Kindness & Compassion

How to Tell if You Are Misaligned With Your Purpose

Three key ways to assess if you are aligned with your purpose—or not. Read More

Uncover Your Purpose and Unleash Your Potential with Rich Fernandez
Digital Guides

Uncover Your Purpose and Unleash Your Potential with Rich Fernandez

In this 4-part series, you’ll learn how to connect with what's meaningful to you, set intentions for your future, define your purpose, and the ups and downs of the journey to living in alignment with your heart work. Read More

A Mindfulness Practice for Defining Your Purpose with Rich Fernandez
Guided Meditations

A Mindfulness Practice for Defining Your Purpose with Rich Fernandez

This is a 14-minute mindfulness practice from Rich Fernandez to help you identify and connect with your sense of purpose. Read More

Uncovering Meaning By Gaining Access to Your Values
Guided Meditations

Uncovering Meaning By Gaining Access to Your Values

An 11-minute meditation from Rich Fernandez that guides you through discovering the attributes that bring the most meaning to your life. Read More

A Meditation to Focus Attention
Focus & Attention

A Meditation to Focus Attention

When you're stressed, overwhelmed, or distracted, you can regain momentum by resting attention on a single focal point. Explore this 9-minute mindfulness practice to calm a busy mind from Rich Fernandez, CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. Read More

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