Insight with Joni

04/06/2026

Join me for Savor: a Return to Rhythm & Flow
a mindful gentle yoga retreat on the Umbria/Tuscany border, Italy | La Dogana March 28 - April 3, 2027

mindfulness and yoga retreat in Italy on the Tuscany and Umbria border. Italy retreat 2027. Pennsylvania mindfulness teacher leading international retreats.

04/02/2026

Consider setting an intention to be curious for the next week. Ask more questions, make fewer assumptions.
Get comfortable with the uncomfortable unknown to be in a state of inquiry instead of “knowing."

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03/23/2026

I’m exploring something a little different… and I’d love your honest input.
I’ve been looking at a retreat space in El Salvador called Mizata — a stunning, oceanfront property designed for rest, reflection, and meaningful connection. Think beachside treehouses, open-air spaces, beautiful design, and that feeling of being away in the best possible way. PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS.
What’s interesting is that while El Salvador has changed significantly in recent years and is now rated Level 1 (the safest rating) by the U.S. State Department, I know perception doesn’t always catch up with reality right away.
So I’m curious…
👉 Would you consider traveling somewhere like this for a retreat?
👉 What questions or hesitations would you have?
No commitment — just a conversation. I want to create experiences that feel both meaningful and comfortable for you.
If you’re curious, here’s the space I’m looking at:

Awaken your wild, renew your soul. A 5-star wellness resort fused with raw jungle adventure by the ocean. Authentic, luxurious, unforgettable. Book Direct.

03/01/2026

I'm setting up retreats for 2027. I've again reserved the Aegialis Hotel & Spa on Amorgos, Greece, for August 20-September 5, 2027. Hope you can join us!
So excited to return to this beautiful place! Check out the details here: https://insightwithjoni.com/greeceretreat

02/26/2026

Burnout is no longer a personal issue. It’s an organizational risk.

• 76% of employees report experiencing burnout at least sometimes.

• 53% of managers report feeling burned out.

• Women leaders report burnout at significantly higher rates than men.

• Chronic workplace stress is directly correlated with decreased decision quality, reduced innovation, and increased turnover.

(Source: Deloitte, Gallup, McKinsey leadership studies)

At the same time, research shows that mindfulness and emotional intelligence training:

• Improve resilience and stress recovery

• Increase clarity in decision-making

• Enhance communication and relational trust

• Reduce feelings of fatigue and emotional exhaustion

In our own Plugged Into Mindfulness programming, participants reported statistically significant improvements in stress management and emotional regulation, with more than 70% using mindfulness practices regularly post-training.

Burnout isn’t solved by working harder.

It’s prevented by creating intentional space to recalibrate.

I’m now offering custom retreats for leadership teams, executives, and professional groups who need more than a team-building exercise. These experiences are designed to help you:

• Step away from constant input

• Reduce cognitive overload

• Reflect on alignment and long-term direction

• Strengthen cohesion and emotional awareness within teams

When leaders slow down intentionally, clarity improves.

When clarity improves, everything downstream shifts.

If your organization values sustainable performance — not just short-term output — let’s talk.

📩 joni@insightwithjoni.com

📞 724-713-7280

01/28/2026

Here’s how to gently shift, reclaim your attention, and find a feeling of purpose. Email me for more: joni@insightwithjoni.com. 

01/28/2026

A gentle shift toward greater awareness and purpose… Email me for more — joni@insightwithjoni.com

01/26/2026

"Joni's book is an important step toward re-humanizing our lost civilization. Step by step, she turns our eyes back toward the light within, and toward each other. Highly recommended."
— Max Strom, speaker, teacher, and author of A Life Worth Breathing, and There is No App for Happiness.

Thank you Max!

The AI Antidote: Preserving Human Connection & Emotional Intelligence In a Tech-Driven World

01/26/2026

Lately, headlines have been blurring an important line.
We see stories about AI companions that users claim to love, chatbots that appear to express sadness or moral concern, and engineers debating whether advanced models might be “on the verge” of consciousness. Some articles even suggest that if AI can convincingly describe emotions, respond empathetically, or reflect on its own existence, then it may be beginning to feel.... (click to continue reading)

Lately, headlines have been blurring an important line. We see stories about AI companions that users claim to love, chatbots that appear to express sadness or moral concern, and engineers debating whether advanced models might be “on the verge” of consciousness. Some articles even suggest that ...

01/08/2026

Discover why mindfulness is transforming education by joining us for this cutting-edge 3-credit course, “The Mindful Classroom,” and learn how the practice of mindfulness is being successfully used around the world to help educators address many of the difficult social and emotional situations common in today's school settings. This course, developed collaboratively by Wilson College and Eduspire, will demystify the term ‘mindfulness’ and uncover its ancient roots to offer modern, education-friendly ideas and practices. The participant will have a chance to practice mindfulness first, then move on to explore and identify classroom practices which may be of benefit to students. This course is also available as part of the Wilson College Master of Educational Technology degree. More information can be found at eduspire.org/met. Course dates: Mar 9 - May 3. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2azSiax

Learn how mindfulness practices are being used to help educators address the difficult social and emotional situations common in today's school settings.

12/15/2025

The AI antidote Preserving Human Connection and Emotional Intelligence in a Tech-Driven World is a book being released by Joni Staaf Stamford. AI and humanity, Tech driven stress, emotional connection, emotional intelligence, Artificial intelligence cautions

12/14/2025

If you're experiencing overwhelm, if you're struggling with feeling lost, lonely, or stuck, unplugging from your everyday life and committing to time in silence can help you "find" yourself again. And if this is your first experience in a silent retreat, don't worry. I'll be there to guide you and help create a supportive community. We will be in it together. Message me with any questions. Learn more and sign up here: https://insightwithjoni.com/silent-retreat