Self-awareness
Notice the inner dialogue, habits and automatic reactions that influence decisions before choosing a more useful response.
Mind & Body for teams and organisations
Change starts from within.
A clear, practical approach to self-awareness, communication and resilience—shaped by more than 40 years in martial arts and a working life spent teaching people.
3 clear formatsFrom a keynote to a full-day experience
No experience neededDesigned for ordinary workplaces and teams
Built around your groupExamples and activities adapted to the context
English or NorwegianDelivered in the language that suits your people
Feed your mind. Protect your body.
A workshop people can take part in—not just listen to.
Martial arts has taught me that understanding an idea is not the same as being able to use it. We learn through attention, repetition, feedback and honest reflection.
Mind & Body brings that approach into the workplace. The session connects what happens inside us—our attention, inner dialogue and choices—with how we communicate and act around other people.
This is not a martial arts class in office clothes, and nobody is expected to fight. Physical elements are simple, safe and purposeful, and are only included when the chosen format and venue make them appropriate.
The working themes
Three ideas that connect mind, behaviour and team culture.
The emphasis is agreed with the host before the event. These themes provide a practical framework—not a promise that one workshop will solve every challenge.
Communication
Explore how attention, clarity, assumptions and feedback shape the way people understand and support one another.
Resilience
Practise staying present under pressure, adapting when something changes and returning attention to what can be influenced.
Choose the right format
One idea. Three levels of involvement.
Each format is adapted to the audience and the host's priorities. The difference is how much time we have to reflect, discuss and put the ideas into practice.
Focused introduction
60-minute keynote
For conferences, leadership days and larger groups
A concise presentation that connects lessons from martial arts, coaching and four decades of teaching with a challenge that matters to your audience.
- Brief planning call with the host
- Examples adapted to the audience
- Clear ideas participants can reflect on afterwards
- Optional questions at the end when time allows
Most versatile
2-hour interactive workshop
For teams that want reflection, discussion and participation
A more involving session where short presentations are combined with individual reflection, paired exercises and practical team activities.
- Pre-event conversation about the group's needs
- Reflection and discussion rather than passive listening
- Simple activities that make the ideas tangible
- Printable participant material when appropriate
Deeper experience
Full-day Mind & Body experience
For teams that want time to explore both reflection and action
A tailored day that moves between presentation, conversation, individual work and safe physical exercises. The schedule is designed with the host and the venue.
- Agreed focus and structure before the event
- Time to connect the ideas to real workplace situations
- Practical Mind & Body activities
- Breaks and intensity adapted to the group
How it works
A simple process from enquiry to event.
Tell me about your people
Send the date, location, group size and what prompted you to consider a workshop.
We define the focus
A 30-minute video call helps us choose the right format, level of participation and practical requirements.
I shape the session
I adapt examples and activities to the agreed context while keeping the core approach clear and grounded.
Why Richard Haye?
Built from experience, not a borrowed formula.
I began martial arts in 1984 and have spent my adult life learning how people respond to pressure, uncertainty, repetition and feedback. Since 2007, I have worked full-time as an instructor and academy owner.
My approach also draws on formal study in individual and team coaching at the University of Agder, performance coaching, and years spent building a professional martial arts centre with a diverse team and around 400 members.
I do not arrive with the assumption that every workplace has the same problem. I listen first, teach clearly and use practical experience to make complex ideas easier to work with.
- 40+ years in martial arts
- Full-time academy owner since 2007
- Individual & Team Coaching, University of Agder
- Performance Coach (N-SPC)
- Founder & Punong Guro, Kali Self Defence
- International seminar instructor
Practical information
What the host needs to know.
- PriceA tailored proposal is provided after the initial enquiry and depends on format, location, group size and practical requirements.
- PlanningAll formats include a 30-minute video call with the host before the event.
- LanguageThe session can be delivered in English or Norwegian.
- TravelFor events outside Kristiansand, the host covers agreed travel, accommodation and meals in addition to the fee.
- Physical activitiesThese are adapted to the group and venue. The full-day format may require suitable floor space and comfortable clothing.
Frequently asked
Do participants need to be fit or have martial arts experience?
No. The session is designed for ordinary teams. Any physical activity is simple, controlled and adapted to the participants.
Can the content address a specific workplace challenge?
Yes. The host and I agree on a useful focus before the event. I adapt examples and emphasis, while avoiding promises that one session can fix a complex organisational issue.
Can the keynote work for a large audience?
Yes. The 60-minute format is the natural choice for conferences and larger groups. The interactive formats are better when individual participation and discussion are central.
Where can the event take place?
The keynote and 2-hour workshop can be delivered at a workplace, conference venue or suitable meeting space. The full-day format is planned around the venue and intended activities.
How do we receive a proposal?
Email the date, location, approximate number of participants and what you want the event to address. I will suggest the most suitable format and next step.
Start the conversation
What would be useful for your people right now?
Tell me where the event will take place, who will be in the room and what you would like them to leave thinking about. I will help you choose the right format.