Mindful Leadership Lab

Mindful leadership

At Mindful Leadership, we believe there’s a better way to lead. A way that’s grounded in presence, connection, and intentional growth. We’re here to create a community for leaders who want to do things differently — leaders who want to show up fully, listen deeply, and inspire with purpose.

This is a space for those who know that leadership isn’t just about achieving results — it’s about how we show up for our teams, our organizations, and the people in our lives. It’s for leaders who value mindfulness, self-awareness, and compassion as tools for becoming more effective, more fulfilled, and more resilient.

Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded leaders. It’s a safe space to pause, reflect, and build the skills to navigate stress, stay even-keeled, and lead with clarity and positivity. Because when leaders lead mindfully, they don’t just create better outcomes — they create better workplaces, relationships, and lives.

Welcome to a new way of leading. Let’s grow together.

About us

Niels Gott and Fleur de Vries have been working together for over two years, driven by their shared passion for creating more mindful, kind, and inclusive leaders. They believe the world is ready for a new kind of leadership—one that values connection, authenticity, and empathy. Together, they are building a community of mindful leaders—a space where like-minded leaders can come together to inspire and be inspired, feel connected, and contribute to this meaningful shift in leadership.

Niels Gott

Niels Gott is the co-creator of the Mindful Leadership Lab, a six-week program designed to help leaders cultivate connection, balance, and authentic leadership. A retired military officer with over two decades of leadership experience, Niels combines his background in service with a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology to help leaders and teams flourish. He is an executive coach, facilitator, and speaker who specializes in blending mindfulness with evidence-based practices to enhance leadership effectiveness. Niels’ approach is rooted in helping leaders reconnect with their values, build resilience, and foster meaningful connections—both within their teams and in their own lives.

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Fleur de Vries

Fleur de Vries is an executive coach, facilitator, and co-founder of the Mindful Leadership Lab. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and advertising across Africa, the Netherlands, and the US, Fleur worked with start-ups, non-profits, and corporations before following her passion in 2019 to empower leaders and teams. She now combines mindful leadership practices with actionable strategies to help individuals lead with authenticity, empathy, and clarity. Fleur’s work inspires leaders to create cultures of trust, collaboration, and fulfillment, where every team member feels valued, connected, and motivated to thrive.

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Niels Gott

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Our programs

Mindfulness Foundations

A 6-week program to build core mindfulness habits for a balanced life.

Weekly content delivered over 6 weeks
A supportive mindfulness community
Practical tools to start your mindfulness journey

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Mindfulness Elevated

Take your mindfulness practice deeper with personalized coaching.

Everything in Mindfulness Foundations
6 one-on-one coaching sessions tailored to your goals
Deeper insights to sustain and grow your mindfulness practice

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Mindfulness Mastery

The ultimate program for transformation, growth, and clarity.

Everything in Mindfulness Foundations
Assessment to track progress and strengths
12 one-on-one coaching sessions for breakthrough results
Personalized strategies to integrate mindfulness into all areas of life

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Join our FREE webinar on January 17th

Join Fleur and Niels for an engaging and experiential webinar on Mindful Leadership—a powerful approach to reducing stress and unlocking creativity.

"This program encouraged me embrace what I can influence in my life and give myself permission to let go of what I thought I should influence. The meaningful discussions, journaling, and weekly videos helped me reframe how I approach life, relationships, and the setting of tangible goals. The support of Niels, Fleur, and my classmates was amazing! I think our different perspectives, lived experience, and willingness to share really built a community between relative strangers. I aspire to enter 2025 more present, centered, and grateful for the blessings in my life that have often been overshadowed by the demands. Thanks again!"

"This program encouraged me embrace what I can influence in my life and give myself permission to let go of what I thought I should influence. The meaningful discussions, journaling, and weekly videos helped me reframe how I approach life, relationships, and the setting of tangible goals. The support of Niels, Fleur, and my classmates was amazing! I think our different perspectives, lived experience, and willingness to share really built a community between relative strangers. I aspire to enter 2025 more present, centered, and grateful for the blessings in my life that have often been overshadowed by the demands. Thanks again!"
"In creating positive change, a supportive community makes a huge difference. We all have ideas of how we want to be better, a desire to pull away from surviving and toward thriving... but making those changes is really hard. It requires consistency, compassion, and confronting discomfort. Niels and Fleur have created a space and a framework to meet that challenge head on. Over the course of this program, I have re-introduced mindfulness back into my life at a time when I really needed it. The regular reflection, both independent and in community, has made me realize that small shifts create positive ripples. Being in a group of people who are on a similar path makes it easier - more approachable. It's cemented the fact that no one is perfect, but we can all resource ourselves to show up better. I am very grateful for this program and look forward to carrying these lessons with me."

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" I feel so fortunate to have been asked (thanks Niels Gott!) to participate in the pilot of this impactful program. From the insightful perspectives and mindfulness techniques Niels and Fleur de Vries share during the live sessions to the extensive and practical self-paced resources offered to the inspiring power of the community of my "lab partners" (Niels and Fleur, can we make "lab partners" a thing? 😂), this experience has exceeded all of my expectations. I encourage anyone reading this to click the link above and check it out!"

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