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Pandit Dasa, former monk and author, is a sought-after keynote speaker on resilience and mental health. Learn how to close the mental apps, manage emotional well-being, and improve productivity.
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Excellent story about resilience and pursing one's dreams. Pandit is a great storyteller and you will leave invigorated and joyful about life. Highly recommend.
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Pandit Dasa’s insights are highly relevant in today’s corporate landscape. His practical tips on maintaining positive social connections in a hybrid work environment, prioritizing self-care, and appreciating colleagues’ success and contributions foster trust and create a sense of belonging. By implementing these strategies, organizations can unlock their full potential, improving retention, addressing the challenges of “quiet quitting,” and increasing productivity.
As a sought-after keynote speaker, Pandit Dasa has shared his wisdom with renowned Fortune 500 companies such as Google, IBM, and Pfizer. His impactful presence and extensive 25 years of personal mindfulness practices enable him to expertly guide audiences through mindfulness breathing exercises, leaving them feeling refreshed, relaxed, and recharged.
Pandit’s extensive 25 years of personal mindfulness practices allows him to expertly guide audiences through a variety of mindfulness breathing and focusing exercises, that leaves them feeling refreshed, relaxed and recharged.
Don’t miss the opportunity to bring Pandit Dasa’s unique perspective and expertise to your event. Book Pandit Dasa as your keynote speaker, and empower your organization with the tools to create a more mindful, resilient, and successful workplace. Witness the positive impact that Pandit Dasa’s keynotes can have on your team and embrace a brighter future together.
See keynotes with Pandit DasaThe Great Resignation and the rise in mental health struggles are demanding a transformation in workplace culture. To attract, engage and retain top talent, leaders need to create a more human and employee-centered workplace.
It is absolutely crucial for us to lead by example and create a workplace environment that not only encourages but also supports our mental, physical, and emotional well-being so we can perform at a high level while taking care of ourselves and our family.
This talk will address and provide practical takeaway for the following items:
During our current time of change and uncertainty, our stress and anxiety levels can go through the roof. It is absolutely crucial for us to be able to maintain our physical, mental and emotional health so we can take care of ourselves, our family and remain productive in our professional life. This talk combined with writing exercises will address the following items:
Audience takeaways:
Participants will also learn the science behind mindfulness and will be virtually guided through a variety of mindfulness practices for reducing stress, improving productivity and emotional intelligence.
Some of practices are as follows:
This presentation will address the importance of creating an environment where ego battles aren’t driving the company down and where individuals are willing to put aside their own self-interest for the sake of the greater good. It encourages an environment where individuals are willing to appreciate the contributions of their co-workers instead of feeling threatened by them. The research on mindfulness and its application for the workplace will also be presented. As a result of this keynote, the audience will be able to:
This talk will address the importance for leadership of all levels to not only set the right example, but also, on a regular basis, appreciate the contributions of their workforce, communicate mindfully to encourage and inspire, lead with humility and without ego and manage their emotions. The research on mindfulness and its application for the workplace will also be presented. After this keynote, participants will be able to:
This keynote will identify the factors in our lives that can cause stress and share techniques to a happier work-life balance. The audience will learn:
The audience will understand practical ways to develop resilience.
In this presentation, Pandit teaches his audience how to communicate effectively and openly in teams, so no one is left in the dark.
The Great Resignation and the rise in mental health struggles are demanding a transformation in workplace culture. To attract, engage and retain top talent, leaders need to create a more human and employee-centered workplace.
It is absolutely crucial for us to lead by example and create a workplace environment that not only encourages but also supports our mental, physical, and emotional well-being so we can perform at a high level while taking care of ourselves and our family.
This talk will address and provide practical takeaway for the following items:
The feedback has been fantastic. Pandit's session was a recharge that I really needed.
Kate Marro
Pandit was such a pleasure to work with! He was available and flexible leading up to our company event and worked with our team to understand how his learnings and advice could resonate with our group specifically. He provided tactical and tangible takeaways for our team and his session was extremely well received by our organization!
Julia Fisher
I had the pleasure of attending Pandit's Keynote address at International Organizations CDR Creating a Positive and Resilient Workplace Culture. The quick mindfulness session was so useful, that I attended the extended session afterwards, Mindfulness and Resilience: Tools to Thrive During Stressful Times. The International Organizations that attend CDR include Devex (my organization), UN organizations, The World Bank, IMC, IMF, and the US State Department among others. Pandit's approach to mindfulness is both unique and impactful, employing compelling analogies that resonate deeply. His ability to connect with audiences is remarkable, making him an excellent choice for company events. In the often stressful world of work, the tools and insights he provides can significantly ease the burden. I strongly recommend experiencing his sessions or inviting him to your organization.
Ashlea Burke
Excellent story about resilience and pursing one's dreams. Pandit is a great storyteller and you will leave invigorated and joyful about life. Highly recommend.
Fred Rapisarda
Excellent insights from Pandit Dasa! Just read his book. Helpful reminders of how to live our best life for us and our loved ones, and especially helpful for successfully managing teams and priorities in the workplace.
Steve Latreille
Pandit is very knowledgeable on the topic of wellbeing. He delivered a great keynote as a closing to our Global Inclusion Week and received very positive feedback. In addition to his incredible story and journey, his keynote provided actionable steps that we all can take to increase our wellbeing. I look forward to reading his book as well!
Samantha R.
Together with a group of 40 leaders within our organization we have enjoyed a very inspiring session of Pandit where he told his story and the importance of self-awareness in leadership roles. Definitely recommend!
Nienke Van Gerrevink
In this video, Mindfulness Leadership Expert Pandit Dasa tells you the amazing benefits of a mindful working environment. Do you want to learn how to:
Make sure to check out this video and get in touch with Pandit here at A-Speakers!
How would you explain “mindfulness” to someone who is hearing it for the first time?
Mindfulness is being aware of your thoughts and emotions and bringing your mind to the present moment. It’s the act of getting in touch with one’s self. This is especially important if one is in a leadership role so that one can question their motivation for leading and ask themselves whether they are leading to serve others or to be served by others. Mindfulness can help us manage our emotions and ego, boost emotional intelligence which can help us understand other peoples perspectives.
Why should everyone practice mindfulness and/or meditation?
According to research, those who practice Mindfulness can reduce their stress and anxiety levels and improve focus and productivity. It can help raise self-awareness and improve our ability to recognize unconscious biases that we may have towards others. Simple practices can help us press pause when the mind drifts towards negative thoughts and it gives us the ability to see the positive perspectives during difficult situations.
What do you gain personally from being a public speaker?
I love being able to give positive messages and helping people change their perspectives on life. It is deeply satisfying to teach people about mindfulness, meditation and mindful leadership because these messages help them not only in the professional life but also have a deep impact in their personal life as well. The teachings of mindfulness can be applied to practically every situation in one’s life.
Who or what inspires you most?
I’m inspired when leaders I’ve worked with tell me that they’ve actually implemented mindfulness in their approach to their work and workforce and how it has helped them personally and has improved their ability to understand other peoples perspectives.
What was the hardest part about living as a monk in NYC?
New York is the epitome of distractions. My monastery was located on First Avenue on the Lower East Side and was surrounded by night clubs, bars and even a tattoo shop right next door. There was traffic on the Avenue 24 hours a day and constant construction. Needless to say, this was challenging. Simultaneously, living with a dozen other monks in a communal space can also have its challenges.
However, all of these challenges have strengthened me and taught me how important mindfulness and meditation are for those living a busy, hectic and stressful life. If it wasn’t for these experiences that I had in New York, it’s possible that I wouldn’t be able to relate to the fast-paced high-achieving, type-A corporate personalities that I often work with. Transitioning out of the monastery, after living that life for 15 years, also wasn’t easy, however, I’m excited about the new phase of my life.
What is the most unique experience you have had as a result of your job?
Once, after speaking at a large HR conference, one lady who attended my talk, ran up to me as I was heading towards my gate at the airport. She told me that she was very skeptical about the whole mindfulness and meditation thing. However, after hearing my talk and practicing the simple techniques that I taught, she has become much more open to it and now she is telling all her colleagues about me. I have this experience after most of my speeches. There’s always one person who has a transformative experience and that is extremely satisfying.
Pandit Dasa is a former monk who is teaching corporate America how to accomplish a work-life balance and live a healthier, more stress-free life. Living as a monk for 15 years gave Pandit a unique perspective on mindfulness. With over 16,000 hours of personal mindfulness practice, Pandit knows how to inspire others in creating a […]
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