About Inner8

Inner8 offers 1:1 coaching, courses in Meditation and Strategy for Leaders looking to improve their own well-being and/or the well-being of their teams and organisation. We are passionate about improving leadership behaviours and believe that one’s own wellbeing is central to the role of a leader. Our brand and vision are built on authenticity and a philosophy deep rooted in ancient principles and practices. It doesn’t stop there; we have adapted these principals to the modern-day leader who understands the benefits of mindful leadership, but may not necessarily have time to make it a way of life. That’s our job at Inner8, we make it easy for you!

Inner8’s Journey to Present Day

Our ideas started in 2020, the year of the Global Pandemic. A challenging year for many. Our Founder Reena Patel had already built a successful Yoga and Meditation community. Stuck with limited options for continuing or expanding, she saw an opportunity to help more people. Frustrated with the lack of understanding and support for mental health among leadership, combined with a passion to reach more people, Reena decided that the only sustainable way to improve the populations health would be to help leaders who already have existing networks.

Since our inception we have had support from the following people, projects, and organisations:

  • East Midlands Chamber & Business Gateway Growth Hub – Paul Bennet – Business Advisor
    • Reaching new markets
  • DMU The Works Careers Department – Graphic Design Graduate – Jessica Payne
    • Branding & Logo
  • Charnwood Borough Council – Diversification for businesses during the pandemic
    • Website – Jon Langford of Charnwood Web Design
  • Leicester City Council & De Montfort University – Graduate City Intern Programme
    • Inner8 Corporate Well-being Research – Psychology Student – Jannah Chopdat
  • Loughborough University’s Wayfinder Programme
    • 6-month Accelerator Programme for local businesses with innovative ideas
  • Inet Spring & Prosper Programme – Loughborough University – Kate Clement
    • Spring Programme – 2-day professional market research report
    • Prosper Programme – 2-day professional research report on Meditation
  • Leicester City Council & De Montfort University – Graduate City Intern Programme
    • Content Management, Design and Creativity – Art Student Nico Loach
  • MBA Programme – Loughborough University Business School
    • An MBA student group studies Inner8 for its ‘Managing Innovation Module’

Anne Blenkinsopp

Reena ran some lunchtime sessions during an international conference, helping delegates to unwind and find some space and calm during a busy schedule. These sessions included participants from all over the world, and were very well run and received. I have no hesitation in recommending that you work with Reena.

Anne Blenkinsopp
H3 Consortium Manager Sheffield University

Ash Waldron

My 1:1 sessions with Reena have been really beneficial both for my practice and state of mind. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Ash Waldron
Business Development Manager, Octopus Investments

Fiona Proudlove

Reena not only teaches her clients but cares how they develop in their lives with the benefit of her Mindfulness teachings. Reena continues in her own personal development expanding her knowledge for the benefit of her clients

Fiona Proudlove
Former Senior Subcontract Manager, Thales UK

Hugh Humphreys

Reena worked in my team at Network Rail and probably has the best personal qualities of anyone I’ve met in terms of rising to challenges, getting things done and applying thought to achieve the best outcomes. I’d recommend her without question.

Hugh Humphreys
Risk Consultant EDF

Paula Reed

Just a short note to say thank you very much for coming to talk to us last night. The talk was very interesting, motivating, and inspiring. I do hope that you might consider coming back to talk to us again in the future.

Paula Reed
CEO Reed Wellbeing, Author Onion Therapy

Jon Frost

Reena’s passion and knowledge for the subject make the lessons absorbing and enjoyable and have helped to make yoga and meditation a vital part of my lifestyle.

Jon Frost
Fundraising Manager, British Heart Foundation

Karen Wrighton

The small group was perfect for beginners and Reena made you feel at ease and spent time with you to explain the benefits. Reena is an extremely good teacher and combines her classes to include breathing exercises and chanting which adds to the relaxed feel.

Karen Wrighton
Account Director, Paragon CC
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