Organisational Development & Design forum (OD&D)

About this event

This session will be divided into two parts:

1. Dr Neil Pillai, Founder of Tenterden Mindfulness will share his expertise and evidenced based practice with practical case studies, illustrating the impact of mindful work in action. Explore how mindfulness can support leadership, strengthen teams and shape organisational culture through improving health and wellbeing.

2. Phyllis Woodfine from Phyllis Woodfine - Mindset and Confidence Coaching will lead a session dedicated to supporting “change agents” to build the personal resilience needed to enable changing organisations.

As always, there will be time for open discussion and shared reflection with OD Practitioners.

About the speakers

Dr Neil Pillai, Chairman of Tenterden Mindfulness Group & Healthcare Professional

Dr Neil Pillai is a GP from Ivy Court Surgery, Tenterden. He has been trained to teach Mindfulness based courses at the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, Oxford University. He is an enthusiastic Mindfulness teacher who is keen to bring the benefits of Mindfulness to the widest possible audience, and as Founder has led Tenterden Mindfulness as the Chairman since its inception.

Phyllis Woodfine, Experienced coach, speaker, osteopath, and multi-modal practitioner

(Woodfine Osteopathy & Coaching)

Phyllis Woodfine, has a passion for the mind–body connection. One of just over 4,000 ICF Professional Certified Coaches (PCC) in the UK, she brings over 40 years of experience to her work—spanning healthcare, education, and leadership. Phyllis combines approaches from NLP, ACT, movement, hypnotherapy, and neuroscience to help people create real, lasting change.

She has worked with NHS Trusts, corporate teams, and individuals navigating transition, wellbeing, and confidence, and is also an EMCC-accredited Supervisor and ICF Mentor. Known for her warmth, clarity, and depth, Phyllis helps clients and coaches alike bridge the gap between knowing and doing—bringing insight to life through the body as well as the mind.

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