The Founder
Hey there, I'm Steven Onana—thanks for taking the time to dive into the ZenWorkspace.org movement.
My professional journey over the past twenty years has been a wild mix of highs, lows, and plenty of lessons learned along the way. From navigating the corporate world as a new immigrant, to running my own startup, and later discovering the transformative power of mindfulness, each step has brought me closer to my purpose: helping others reclaim peace and power in their workspaces.
I started ZenWorkspace.org because I’ve seen, from all angles, just how toxic and chaotic the workplace can become. Over the years, I’ve worn a lot of hats—tech support engineer, corporate sales, team manager, entrepreneur—and in each role, across different industries and levels, I’ve witnessed how these environments take a toll, not just on performance but on mental well-being. I get it because I’ve lived it.
But what struck me even more is that many of us aren’t even interested in "climbing the corporate ladder" anymore. We're searching for something deeper, something meaningful that aligns with who we are. We want to do great work, but we also want to feel good while doing it. That's the driving force behind ZenWorkspace.org—creating spaces where we can not only survive but thrive.
And in a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the job landscape the importance of being human at work has never been clearer. In the rise of AI, it is empathy, emotional intelligence, creativity, and our very humanness that will set us apart. Now, more than ever, we need to foster workspaces that nurture these qualities, helping us stay grounded while the world around us shifts.
So whether you're a manager looking to create a better environment for your team, or someone who just wants to find balance in the daily grind, I'm here to help. Together, we can reshape the future of work, where peace, purpose, and productivity coexist.
Let’s start a revolution together.
With Gratitude!
about me
Steven Onana is an author, mentor, mindfulness coach, and IT engineer with a background that spans multiple industries and roles. With over five years of experience in corporate sales at Microsoft and an IT engineering background, Steven's journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. From launching his first startup in 2004, which reconnected over 10,000 families to their African roots through language learning software, to managing teams in Fortune 500 companies, Steven has always been passionate about driving positive change.
His own struggles in the fast-paced, high-stress environments of corporate America, combined with his deep connection to ancient African spiritual teachings, led him to create ZenWorkspace.org—a movement dedicated to transforming modern workspaces into sanctuaries of well-being, balance, and productivity. As the author of "The Zen Workspace Revolution: 7 Principles to Reclaim Your Peace and Power," Steven combines mindfulness, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom to offer practical tools for individuals and teams to reclaim control over their mental well-being in the workplace.
Steven’s mission is clear: to empower others to find balance, authenticity, and fulfillment in both work and life, creating workplaces that nurture, rather than drain, the human spirit. His movement is about more than just individual growth—it's about fostering collective well-being and encouraging teams to thrive together. Whether through his writing, coaching, or workshops, Steven's vision is to spark a revolution where workplaces are transformed into spaces of harmony and purpose.