Pandit Dasa

Quiet quitting and the great resignation are demanding a new "Future of Work." Leaders and organizations need to promote and support the mental, emotional and physical well-being of their workforce.

Expert on

  • Corporate Culture
  • Leadership
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness
  • Future
  • Teamwork / Teambuilding

Fee Range

$10,000–$20,000

Travels from

FL, US

Pandit Dasa is a mindfulness, resilience and well-being expert, author and former monk. His inspirational speeches aim to transform the Future of Work and create a more mindful workplace culture which increases productivity and improves retention. He encourages leadership and organizations to encourage and support the mental, emotional and physical well-being of the workforce.  

Positive social connection in a hybrid workplace are crucial a sustainable workforce. In order to achieve this, he encourage audiences 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 listening to understand and not to respond.

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.
  • How to communicate mindfully and with empathy.
  • 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. 

 

The Ripple Effect:

Transforming Limiting Beliefs to Unlock Corporate Culture, Innovation, and Growth

We will explore the powerful influence of limiting beliefs within corporate environments and how they can stifle culture, innovation, and overall growth. Attendees will gain insights into the limiting beliefs they may be carrying, how these beliefs manifest in the workplace, and the detrimental effects they can have on team dynamics and organizational culture.

The speech will highlight the critical role of leadership in challenging limiting beliefs and fostering an environment where openness and risk-taking are celebrated. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical strategies to identify and overcome these beliefs within themselves and their teams, empowering them to cultivate a more innovative and resilient corporate culture. Get ready for a transformative journey that can unlock the full potential of your organization.

 

Outcomes:

  1. Identify limiting beliefs that hinder trust, collaboration, and innovation.
  2. Learn tools to overcome these beliefs and boost productivity.
  3. Develop skills to strengthen relationships, teamwork, and synergy.
  4. Cultivate a positive mindset towards change.
  5. Apply mindfulness practices to conquer self-doubt and mental barriers.

MINDFULNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR BOOSTING MORALE DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING

This presentation is relevant for all audiences and is 60-minutes long.

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:

  • Importance of Positive Relationships
  • The myth of multitasking
  • Healthy Eating
  • Unplugged Sleep
  • Regular Exercise
  • Maintaining a Personal Hobby

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:

  • 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
  • Personal Development – reflection on ways we can improve our character

CREATING A MINDFUL AND POSITIVE WORKPLACE CULTURE

Format: 60-90 keynote with possibility of a workshop

This program is perfect for:

  • General workforce
  • Those aspicing for leadership

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 engagementefficiency 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:

CRE1. 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

MINDFUL LEADERSHIP: WALKING THE TALK AND DEVELOPING SELF-AWARENESS

Format: ​60-90 minute keynote with breakout group work

This program is perfect for:

  • ​Managers and all levels of leadership
  • Those aspiring for leadership roles
  • Can be tailored to meet the needs of the audience

Leaders set the tone and mood for the rest of the organization. To fully inspire and bring out the best from the workforce, leadership has to lead by example and “walk the talk.” They can’t say one thing and do another. To attract, engage and retain top talent, leaders need to create more human and employee-centered workplace environments.  

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:

  1. Improve their level of self-awareness 
  2. Communicate mindfully and with compassion
  3. Lead with confidence combined with humility
  4. Better manage their emotions to remain calm during challenging situations
  5. Implement mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve focus and productivity

MINDFUL APPROACH TO TEAM BUILDING

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

 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

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.

STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Format: ​60 minute keynote with mindfulnes practice and group discussion

 

This program is perfect for:

  • ​All levels of leadership
  • General workforce

We spend more than half of our waking time doing work related activities. Workplace stress is costing businesses over $300 billions dollars and is leading to absenteeism, turnover and increased healthcare costs. Mindfulness is being employed by companies such as Google, General Mills, Salesforce.com, Novartis and many others because the research is showing it can reduce stress, anxiety, depression and can improve focus, productivity and enhance employee happiness. This talk will present the research on Mindfulness and how it can be used by companies to create a more positive work environment. Participants will also learn mindfulness breathing and focusing techniques that can be used at work and at home.

The audience will leave with:

  • Importance of Positive Relationships
  • The myth of multitasking
  • Healthy Eating
  • Unplugged Sleep
  • Regular Exercise
  • Maintaining a Personal Hobby

This talk will present the scientific research on Mindfulness and how it can be used by organizations to create a more positive work environment. Participants will also learn mindfulness breathing and focusing techniques that can be used at work and at home.