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Mindful Leadership expert, author, writer for the Huffington Post, and founder and CEO of Conscious Living (LLC)
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Pandit Dasa is a former monk, mindfulness expert, author and international keynote speaker who speaks to Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. In his speeches, he emphasizes the concept that “self care is not selfish” and that we need to learn to “close the apps” in our mind otherwise we will feel drained and depleted. He provides practical tips on how we can better manage our emotional, mental and physical health so that we can be more focused and productive and be more present for our colleagues and family.
Some essentials items for well-being that speaker Pandit Dasa mentions include conversations around understanding the mind, thoughts and emotions, research on sleep and how to improve the quality of one’s sleep, creating healthy boundaries between work and home life, the importance of maintaining positive relationships and many more self-care practices to maintain balance within your lifestyle.
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.
Some of the organizations he has spoken to are Google, NASA, London Stock Exchange, IBM, Citibank, World Government Summit, Kellogg, Cadillac, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Nationwide Insurance, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, SHRM National Convention, Oracle and many others.
See keynotes with Pandit DasaDuring 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 feedback has been fantastic. Pandit's session was a recharge that I really needed."
Kate Marro, Learning and Development
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:
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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.
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