Pandit Dasa

Creating Mindful Leaders and a Positive Workplace Culture.

Speaker fees:

In-person: £20k+
Virtual: £5k-£10k

Topics:

Leadership
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Mental health & wellbeing
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Mindfulness
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Teamwork & Communication

Pandit Dasa is a Mindful Leadership Expert, author and motivational keynote speaker, who spent 15 years living as a monk in New York City

His inspirational speeches aim to create a more mindful workplace culture which increases productivity and improves retention.

He encourages leadership and co-workers to appreciate and celebrate the success and contributions of others. This attitude fosters trust, enhances teamwork and greatly impacts employee performance. He emphasizes the importance of leading without ego and highlights the importance of cultivating self-awareness and personal growth and development.

Pandit captures the audience’s attention by sharing his journey on how and why he spent 15 years living as a monk in New York City, the incredible life and leadership lessons he learned from that experience and why he’s no longer a monk.

His story is chronicled in his book, Urban Monk: Exploring Karma, Consciousness and the Divine. His second book, Closing the App: How to be Mindful at Work and at Home is filled with practical and relevant tips on being mindful in all aspects of life. Pandit was very personable and charismatic…he kept his energy high, bringing the audience with him.

Pandit Dasa is a skilled speaker and a true architect of impactful keynotes that deeply connect with audiences. His standing as an inspirational keynote speaker precedes him, which makes him a popular option for conferences and business get-togethers.

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Featured topics include

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:

  • How to develop positive social connections in a hybrid workplace
  • Research and tips for improving sleep and its benefits
  • The importance of appreciating our colleagues
  • Methods for communicating mindfully to maximize collaboration
  • Maintaining healthy eating habits
  • Research and benefits of practicing mindfulness at work
  • Practical mindfulness techniques

FORMAT:

60-75 keynote with writing exercises and group discussion

THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR:

  • All levels of management
  • Those working in teams
  • Can be tailored to the needs of the audience

Trust is a foundational principle for successful teams. When team members trust each other, they are not worried about an individual looking after his or her personal interests. There is a mutual appreciation and recognition of each other’s’ contributions. Each individual is inspired to give more for the team’s success. Honest and mindful communication helps create this atmosphere and allows everyone to stay informed with no one kept in the dark – office cliques and politics are not tolerated.  Mindfulness practices can help team members empathize with each other and build strong bonds.

This presentation will explore how to strengthen trust within teams and will guide individuals through mindfulness practices that can improve cooperation and empathy.

THE AUDIENCE WILL LEAVE WITH:

  • How to build and maintain trust with colleagues
  • The importance of avoiding cliques
  • Celebrating and appreciating the success of others

Change is inevitable, and it often disrupts our routines and pushes us out of our comfort zones. While it can feel uncomfortable and challenging, change is the ultimate catalyst for growth—both in our personal and professional lives. The reality is that most external changes are out of our control, but what we can control is how we respond. By building resilience, we can shift our mindset to see change not as a threat, but as an opportunity for growth, maturity, and strength.

In this talk, we’ll explore practical strategies to transform the way we think about change, focusing on how it can empower us rather than overwhelm us. By embracing change, we can develop resilience and equip ourselves to handle whatever challenges come our way—whether in the workplace or our personal lives.

Key Takeaways:

By the end of this session, participants will:

  • Learn practical tools to shift their mindset and view challenges as opportunities for growth
  • Embrace change with confidence, staying focused on long-term goals
  • Build mental strength and develop a positive, resilient mindset

FORMAT:

60-90 minute keynote with breakout group work

THIS PROGRAM IS PERFECT FOR:

  • General workforce and all levels of management
  • Those aspiring for leadership roles
  • Can be tailored to meet the needs of the audience

The growth and overall success of an organization is defined by its culture and leadership. A positive workplace culture enhances teamwork, collaboration and morale. As a result it boosts employee engagement, efficiency and retention.

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:

  1. Communicate with awareness, clarity and compassion
  2. Manage their emotions to handle conflicts
  3. Develop a positive mindset towards individuals they don’t see eye-to-eye with
  4. Express appreciation towards the work of their colleagues
  5. Utilize mindfulness breathing and focusing techniques to lower stress and improve productivity

During our current time of change and uncertainty, our stress and anxiety levels can go through the roof. Working from home has made it more difficult to maintain a work-life balance. 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 will address the following items:

  • Self-care isn’t selfish
  • Creating boundaries between work and personal life
  • Getting unplugged sleep
  • Developing positive social connections at work
  • Maintaining a healthy diet
  • Taking Time for Yourself
  • Regular exercise
  • Maintaining a hobby

Participants will also learn the science behind mindfulness and will be guided (virtually or in-person) through a variety of mindfulness practices for reducing stress, improving productivity and emotional intelligence. Some of practices are as follows:

  • Breathing – for stress reduction
  • Focusing – for improving one’s ability to concentrate and focus
  • Gratitude – to shift to a more positive mindset
  • Appreciation – develop appreciation for the contributions of our colleagues

What people say

Pandit was very personable and charismatic…he kept his energy high, bringing the audience with him.

Google

Pandit Dasa was a refreshing change in pace at The World Bank Group’s HR conference. He addressed the HR community and gave a practical talk on “Becoming the Change You Wish to See” where he encouraged the audience to reflect on their motivations for leading, to communicate with compassion and appreciate and celebrate each others’ success. The consensus was that Pandit’s message could benefit the other divisions within The World Bank Group. We were thrilled to partner with him for a second time and look forward to introducing him and his message to the broader World Bank community in the future.

World Bank

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