Pandit Dasa | SpeakerHub

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Pandit Dasa is a Mindful Leadership Expert, author and motivational keynote speaker. 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.

Some key messages the audience will take away are:

- Understanding how our mind, thoughts and emotions impact our

reactions and behavior.

- Tools for managing one's emotions and staying calm and collected

before pressing the "send" button.

- The value of consistently appreciating our colleagues.

- Attendees will be encouraged to lead by example by setting a

proper leadership model.

- Learn breathing and focusing techniques that can reduce stress,

improve productivity and boost emotional intelligence.

Pandit Dasa has spoken to many Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Some of the organizations he has spoken to are:

Google, Citibank, IBM, State Farm, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Nationwide Insurance, SAP, Bank of America, AMC Theatres, Intel, WeWork, Royal Bank of Canada, AMC Networks, Novartis, Comcast, TD Ameritrade, JPMorgan Chase, The World Bank, World Government Summit, SHRM National Convention

Oracle HCM Convention and many others.

Pandit has been featured in:

TEDx, WSJ, PBS, NPR, New York Times, Inc., Psychology Today and The Huffington Post

What People Are Saying:

"We loved having him here and hope to work with him again." - IBM

"Pandit Dasa was a refreshing change in pace at The World Bank Group's HR conference." - The World Bank

"Pandit was an engaging speaker with an extremely timely and relevant topic for today's workplace." - Comcast

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

Current position (1)

Founder & CEO

Work Mindful Corp

Degrees (1)

Business

California State University of Los Angeles

1990 to 1993

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Creating a Mindful and Positive Workplace Culture

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. 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 col

Mindful Leadership - Walking the Talk

Leaders don’t just shape strategies—they shape culture. The way they show up each day sets the tone for the entire organization. To truly inspire and bring out the best in their teams, leaders must do more than talk about values; they must embody them. Authentic leadership builds trust, drives engagement, and attracts top talent.

This keynote explores the critical role of leadership at all levels in fostering a people-first workplace. Leaders who actively recognize their teams, communicate with mindfulness, and lead with humility create environments where employees feel valued and motivated. It also highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and mental well-being in leadership, along with research-backed mindfulness strategies that enhance workplace culture and performance.

Key Takeaways:
* Master the art of empathetic communication—listening to understand, not just to respond
* Cultivate a culture of belonging, appreciation, and psychological safety
* Lead by example

Stress Management for Work-Life Integration

Workplace stress is costing businesses over $300 billions dollars and is leading to absenteeism, turnover and increased healthcare costs. This talk will address the following six items necessary for managing workplace stress and creating a balance that can improve our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing:

- Importance of Positive Relationships
- Unplugged Sleep and Learning to Disconnect
- The Multi-tasking Myth
- Healthy Eating
- Exercise
- Maintaining a Personal Hobby

The audience will also be introduced to the scientific research on Mindfulness and how it can be used by companies to create a more positive work environment. Mindfulness is being employed by companies such as Google, General Mills, Aetna, Novartis and many others because the research is showing it can reduce stress, anxiety, depression and can improve focus, productivity and emotional intelligence. The audience learn mindfulness breathing, focusing and visualization techniques that can be used work and at home.

A Mindful Approach to Team Building

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 session will include writing exercises aimed at helping the audience strengthen their communication and appreciations skills which will help build trust and positive relationships at work.

Past talks (9)

Principles of Mindful Leadership

AMC Theatres Annual Conference

San Diego, CA

February 19, 2019

How to Become a Mindful Leader

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Chicago, IL

October 22, 2018

A Mindful Approach to Team Building

WeWork

New York