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ONE
SECOND
AHEAD
ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE
AT WORK WITH MINDFULNESS
by Rasmus Hougaard
with Jacqueline Carter and
Gillian Coutts
Rasmus Hougaard is an internationally acknowledged expert in bringing
mindfulness to organizations. Together with his global team of consultants
in Potential Project, he has served hundreds of organizations. Rasmus’ back-
ground combines research in organizational development with a career in
Sony and more than 20 years of practicing and teaching mindfulness.
Jacqueline Carter has over 20 years of consulting and management experience
helping organizations manage change and achieve results. She is Director of
Potential Project North America.
Gillian Coutts has over 20 years of experience as a leader and change agent
in the sales and operations functions of large corporations. She is a partner with
Potential Project Australia.
Order ONE SECOND AHEAD on Amazon
US $30.00 | CAD $34.50 | UK £ 18.99
Visit us at: www.potentialproject.com
Contact us at: mail@potentialproject.com
Follow us on Twitter: @1secondahead
For the first time, the work of the Potential Project, the global leader in
customized organizational mindfulness programs, is available for the public.
Based on 10 years of development and work within Accenture, Nike, Google
and 200+ other large organizations across the globe, this book offers you a
proven formula for enhancing performance and wellbeing at work.
“The methods of this book have made
a huge difference in my work, leader-
ship and private life. I am convinced it
can do the same for you.”
From the Foreword by Robert
Stembridge, Managing Director,
Accenture Technology.
“One Second Ahead is brilliant in its
clarity and simplicity.  Finally we have
a highly usable guide to applying the
practices of mindfulness at work.” 
Michele Milan, CEO, Executive Programs, Rotman
School of Management

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  • 2. ONE SECOND AHEAD ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE AT WORK WITH MINDFULNESS by Rasmus Hougaard with Jacqueline Carter and Gillian Coutts Rasmus Hougaard is an internationally acknowledged expert in bringing mindfulness to organizations. Together with his global team of consultants in Potential Project, he has served hundreds of organizations. Rasmus’ back- ground combines research in organizational development with a career in Sony and more than 20 years of practicing and teaching mindfulness. Jacqueline Carter has over 20 years of consulting and management experience helping organizations manage change and achieve results. She is Director of Potential Project North America. Gillian Coutts has over 20 years of experience as a leader and change agent in the sales and operations functions of large corporations. She is a partner with Potential Project Australia. Order ONE SECOND AHEAD on Amazon US $30.00 | CAD $34.50 | UK £ 18.99 Visit us at: www.potentialproject.com Contact us at: mail@potentialproject.com Follow us on Twitter: @1secondahead For the first time, the work of the Potential Project, the global leader in customized organizational mindfulness programs, is available for the public. Based on 10 years of development and work within Accenture, Nike, Google and 200+ other large organizations across the globe, this book offers you a proven formula for enhancing performance and wellbeing at work. “The methods of this book have made a huge difference in my work, leader- ship and private life. I am convinced it can do the same for you.” From the Foreword by Robert Stembridge, Managing Director, Accenture Technology. “One Second Ahead is brilliant in its clarity and simplicity.  Finally we have a highly usable guide to applying the practices of mindfulness at work.”  Michele Milan, CEO, Executive Programs, Rotman School of Management