Vajrasara Rankin

Vajrasara Rankin has worked in communications for 25 years. A certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication™ , she leads workshops in effective communication, conflict resolution, team-building, active listening and stress reduction. She specialises in communication courses for both personal and professional development; she works a mediator for those in dispute, as a coach, and a mentor. Her public courses are for anybody who wants to reduce misunderstandings, improve relationships, and feel more alive.
She draws on a decade of experience as a journalist in the UK national press. And another decade working in cooperative teams within a spiritual community; this included being Director of Communications for an international charity, and editing its quarterly magazine.

Vajrasara brings an experiential approach. She has a passion for harmony and a respect for the power of words. Her trainings are lively, down-to-earth and fun. Her work is influenced by her interests in mindfulness, meditation, Focusing, psychology, green issues and creating community. She has been practising meditation and Buddhism for 20 years and is a member of the Western Buddhist Order. She lives in Somerset with her partner, where she also writes, edits, teaches meditation and leads retreat.