Hi, my name is Keri Mechling. I founded Meta Business Strategies while working closely with small and mid-sized insurance agencies and brokerages for 15 years at a Fortune 100 company. My inspiration to start this company came after personally experiencing the transformational benefits of mindfulness-based stress reduction that I wish had been introduced to me earlier in life. Now I am teaching my community how to cultivate present-moment awareness to optimize resilience, performance, and potential.
A flash of the full story
Drowning In Stress
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I woke up one morning and realized I was suffocating under the pressures of everyday life and suffering from grief, stress, self-criticism, and disconnection. I did not know what self-compassion looked like until my early thirties and I certainly didn't practice it. I numbed out with unhealthy coping mechanisms and looked for outward validation for the better part of my life. I didn't have a healthy relationship with myself which got in the way of my closest relationships and delayed my personal and professional development. I kept most of this to myself because I didn't want to face it and believed that my employer, clients, colleagues, and family would only accept the shiny, polished version of me, so I ignored and hid the parts of me that were struggling, suffering and in need of attention and healing. The unacknowledged stress and trauma my body was carrying manifested into debilitating neck, shoulder, and back pain, which forced me to take a break from work. During that time, I commit to prioritizing self-care, healing, and self-love.
Finding My Breath and Diving Deeper
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After receiving my certification as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction practitioner in 2022, I discovered what it means to live a purposeful and present life. I could manage (and even befriend) my stress and anxiety, and I began to treat myself with kindness. I became less worried about being judged. I shattered limiting beliefs about myself. I began to flow with life and co-create the reality I wanted to live. I was breathing deeply again and felt like I could finally face my shadows and explore the deepest, darkest parts of me to discover the light. I could no longer overlook how most of my associates were going through the motions at work and in life - creaking under the stress and pressure of it all. And then I saw how it affected their performance. My business partners were not meeting performance objectives due to employee burnout, apathy, and absenteeism. Most of my agencies struggled to attract and retain good talent due to toxic workplace cultures. Almost all lacked growth and innovation due to the absence of psychological safety and belonging. All of this resonated so deeply with me.
Emerging transformed
For this reason, I dedicate my time to helping organizations foster mindful cultures that reduce the global chronic stress load. A space where people can show up and express the full spectrum of their humanity in the workplace. A place where loving kindness, self-awareness, and compassion allow all people to authentically bring all parts of themselves to work and feel seen, heard, and supported. Today, I emerge from this transformation with greater resilience and grace, ready to share my gifts with the world. My qualifications, combined with a passion for expanding our global loving presence and awareness, have made Meta Business Strategies an exceptional resource for organizations and individuals looking to optimize resilience, performance, and human potential.
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