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Our Story –

The Open Mind Institute was founded in 2016 by Paul Pitsaras with a bold mission: to empower people and teams around the world to transcend unhelpful mental conditioning and reach their utmost potential.

Our Founder's Story

Paul Pitsaras LL.B B.Int.Bus. brings a unique perspective to mindset and performance coaching. Before founding The Open Mind Institute, Paul spent 10 years as a litigation lawyer, practicing in London, Melbourne, and Brisbane for leading law firms and departmental organisations. During this demanding period, he experienced prolonged burnout, insomnia, stress, anxiety, and vicarious trauma—challenges that would ultimately shape his life's calling.

Fortunately, a mentor put Paul on the path of self-awareness and personal development. This transformative experience became a turning point. Paul had studied Behavioural Science prior to pursuing law and holds a double bachelor degree in Law and International Business, as well as certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Training & Assessment. These diverse qualifications, combined with his lived experience overcoming professional burnout, positioned him perfectly to help others facing similar barriers to becoming their best.

Paul has since become a recognised authority on mindset and growth, with his work published in Proctor and Wellness Daily. He frequently appears on panels, podcasts, ABC Radio, and media platforms discussing how to cultivate a growth mindset and achieve optimal cognitive performance. Recently voted as one of the top executive coaches in Brisbane by Influence Digest, Paul has become a sought-after international speaker.

What We Do

The Open Mind Institute is a premium coaching and training institute delivering evidence-based programs that transform mindset, performance, and team culture. Our services include:

  • Executive Leadership & Life Coaching – Using a strategic blend of behavioural science and positive psychology through our exclusive 'Transmental Evolution' system

  • Corporate Workshops & Team Training – Dynamic, experiential learning activities that drive team inspiration and optimal performance outcomes

  • Digital Courses – Including 'Creating & Sustaining Mind Fitness' and 'The Open Mind Meditation Program'

  • Keynote Speaking & Events – Transformational presentations on mental health, wellbeing, and performance.

Our Approach

We use evidence-based tools ranging from CBT and ACT to positive psychology and mindfulness-based methodologies. Our programs incorporate metric tools developed through our longstanding partnership with the University of Queensland, where we serve as their preferred supplier of Executive Leadership Coaching and consulting services. We're also proud participants in UQ's School of Psychology 'Work & Research in Applied Psychology' program.

Our clients achieve measurable results—across four key performance areas, clients working with us for just three months experience significant average percentage increases in their performance metrics.

Our Values

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Truth & Transparancy

We uphold truth & transparency in all that we do;

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Open Mindedness

We look at things differently by embracing new ideas, critical thinking & creative solutions;

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Mastery

We live & breathe personal development & transformation, always moving toward mastery;

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Innovation with Integrity

We inspire creative and lateral thinking to spark innovation with integrity!

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Meet the team

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