Pandit Dasa

“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!”

“I recently attended a session that Pandit delivered on mindfulness in the workplace at a large HR conference in Washington DC. I must say it was one of the main highlights! His talk was illuminating and enjoyable. I went away with strong awareness of mental health and the important role that it plays in our personal and professional lives. One of the great things about the session was the practicality of his advice, and I found that I was able to apply his tips for more mindful living right away. I highly recommend him!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“Pandit is a kind, wise and visionary leader whose journey, training, and varied experiences as an entrepreneur, monk, public speaker, and influencer all contribute to his profound content and presence. Having seen him speak (digitally) was an amazing experience, and I’m a fan of his book Mindfulness for the Wandering Mind. Pandit is professional, visionary, a team player and results oriented. I am delighted to recommend Pandit as a speaker, consultant, and human. ”

“Pandit Dasa’s talk, “Mindfulness and resilience in the workplace”, at Intel Corporation was very enlightening and refreshing. The session was embedded into a 3-Day professional development conference organized by an employee resource group at the company called Intel India. Around 200 employees joined the call, and the audience was very well-engaged throughout the entirety of the session using the chat function though it was a virtual event. Some feedback from the event: “Great session, thank you for putting this together” “Amazing sessions! Brings so much stress release. Aligns body, mind and spirit and very educational. Love the host!” ”

“We organized a session with Pandit for our cross cultural leadership team and talent of the Mentorship Program. It was wonderful to see the engagement in the session and receive great feedback from the participants later on. Pandit nicely managed the balance between the concepts and humour and the story-telling was effortless! I would definitely recommend”

“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!”

“Pandit did a wonderful presentation for my company. Entitled "Close the Apps in Your Mind," Pandit shared tips on practicing mindfulness that help foster positive relationships in the workplace, help improve sleep and included current and relevant published research to help illustrate his points. By sharing his journey, Pandit showed how we could all learn from ourselves by simply taking some time to close extra apps in our mind.”

“I had the honor of attending one of Pandit’s presentations on close out the apps on your mind. This powerful presentation discussed the importance of mental well-being and essential ways to practice self care daily I highly recommend Pandit’s presentations to inspire you and change your life for the better!!”

“We had Pandit as a guest speaker for a couple of events at HP. The audience enjoyed very much the sessions. His personal story is very inspiring and his presentations were easy to follow. Thank you once again for your support, Pandit! Adrian”

“I am so thankful to have hired Pandit to speak to our students and Executive Learning Networks leaders at Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. He was a perfect fit speaking on Mindful Leadership for our groups facing challenges of change in work life, college life and community. He is kind, thoughtful in his approach, and encouraging to those listening to take care of themselves, employees, friends/family and community in which one lives. Perfect speaker at the perfect time for us. So thankful to have you come to campus, Pandit. Home run!”

“Pandit spoke to 45 architects at an event for AIA DC/Maryland/NorthernVirginia. He gave an inspirational and engaging background on mindfulness in the workplace, as well as practical tips. It was a wonderful presentation, and really made an impact in our professional community. Thank you, Pandit!”

“I am proud to be a part of an organization who genuinely cares about each of their "OCHINites" and their wellbeing, who brought Pandit in to speak to us about Resilience, Mindfulness, Mental Health and Work-Life Balance during our Annual All Staff Week. The webinar that he presented was fantastic! It was heart-warming, enlightening, refreshing, soothing, calming, insightful oh my gosh I could go on forever! Thank you for sharing your stories and experiences with us Pandit, I could have listened to you all day! You certainly have a way with words and a way of reaching employees not only professionally but personally as well! Since your webinar, I've followed you on Linkedin and receive notifications when you post. Your posts are heartwarming, enlightening, always make me smile, they provide insight and assurance on so many topics, and overall just make you feel good!! (your timing has been absolutely perfect and just when I needed it lately, it's like you knew, lol!) I am especially thankful this Thanksgiving for my husband, pets, family, friends, for being part of such a wonderful organization and for you Pandit! Thank you for all that you do! You are truly Amazing! Never stop doing what you are doing! All the Best, Patti Marquette”

“Pandit is a fantastic presenter, storyteller, and speaker. His content is interesting, and he keeps the audience engaged during the entire session. Because our recent event was virtual, Pandit used the chat feature to interact with the audience of 100+ people throughout his presentation. The audience especially loved his dynamic storytelling and the way that he shared easily applicable strategies for improving our daily lives. Additionally, Pandit was easy to work with, responsive to emails, and very flexible as we sorted out some constraints with our technology. It was a pleasure working with him to plan our recent event, and I look forward to hopefully working with him again in the future. Thank you for an inspiring presentation, Pandit!”

“Pandit was a great addition to Indeed's Leadership Connect Recharge event. His insights, mindfulness tools and meditations really helped our HR/TA leaders reconnect with themselves and others. His presentation was concise and impactful, leaving many of our attendees feeling rested and recharged. I highly recommend Pandit to speak at your next leadership conference!”

“Pandit set exactly the right tone for a recent event my team and I created for leaders in the HR and talent attraction space. His keynote on mindful leadership was inspiring. Pandit emphasized, among other things, that "self-care isn't selfish," adding that it's important for leaders to "lead by example, not just in how you perform in the office but also in your own self-care and wellbeing." After his keynote, many of the attendees at this event told me how much they appreciated Pandit's keynote, quoting several things he said back to me. Pandit closed his keynote with a group meditation as well. Along with inspiring, Pandit is warm, accessible, and has a good sense of humor — all the qualities you might want from a keynote speaker!”

“Pandit is a phenomenal and brilliant businessman, leader, and speaker. He has influenced people worldwide and always brings a powerful message to any stage. His ability to communicate is nothing short of world-class, and he continues to motivate me every day. ”

“Mr. Pandit Dasa’s made a phenomenal presentation during the AGA PDT2022. The audience including myself was moved by his powerful examples and illustrations about mindfulness and the power of breathing as he shared his story from a millionaire to a monk. It is a much-needed mental break for the attendees and I am so excited to complete reading his new book “Closing the Apps – How to be Mindful at work and at home.” Highly recommended plenary speaker for professional conferences.”

“Pandit Dasa was a keynote speaker at the 2022 AGA PDT. His background as a monk and his expertise in mindfulness was on full display during his opening plenary session. His enthusiasm reeled me on from the beginning as he explained the tools for managing our emotions and ended the session with an exercise through breathing and focusing techniques to improve our mood and reduce stress. This session overall opened my mind and provided me with a new outlook when it comes to emotional intelligence. Looking forward to keeping up with all of his work in the future as well as going back to previous work. Thanks again Mr. Dasa!”

“Pandit provided an excellent keynote for our non-profit's annual membership meeting that serves libraries across Long Island. Attendees found him inspiring with takeaways they will use in their work place. The talk was active and interactive. Many attendees indicated they will work to be more mindful in their work and interactions.”

“Pandit presented a session on Mindfulness to over 2,000 Arcadians. The response was over-whelming. His sage advice, calm speech, guided meditation and responses to questions were all wonderfully well received. I was impressed by his ability to answer difficult questions spontaneously, with responses which were easy to understand and made total sense. His guided meditation helped to ground people and be grateful for what we have, in a world where sometimes this is hard to remember. He has left us with the tools we need for people to deploy mindfulness in their daily lives. And all of this, while being a delight to work with.”

“Pandit was a presenter at our recent Project Management Day at AbbVie. In addition to the changes brought on by the pandemic, our organization has also undergone many other changes, including a merger. Pandit's presentation was a welcome balm for all of us who need to take a pause during a busy time, get some perspective, and practice some self-care. The sense of healing and relief from his presentation was almost palpable. His background story is really interesting, too.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Pandit as we kicked off a new health and wellbeing initiative for our employees. Pandit is a charismatic, knowledgeable, and powerful speaker. He treated our employees to an incredible session on mindfulness, sleep, diet, and the importance of appreciation in the workplace. He engaged the audience with thought-provoking questions and left us with skills that we can practice moving forward. He ended the session with a calming guided meditation left our employees feeling rejuvenated and refreshed as well as an insightful Q&A. Thank you, Pandit! We hope to partner again with you in the future.”

“Our leaders loved having Pandit at our leadership summit to speak on the impact of mindfulness on our culture! It was a total shift on how we traditionally have looked at what makes a strong leader and received an immense amount of positive feedback. He is personable, professional, and kept things light/entertaining. Pandit brought up thought provoking points that have made a forward shift in our culture and we look forward to partnering with him again! ”

“The long period of working from home has been challenging, but it has also brought opportunities for our organisation. Over the last year, the Ulster Society has seen engagement with members go up by over 40% as they choose to attend virtual events which they can dip into during the working day. One reason that this has worked so well is that virtual events allow us to bring in top quality, internationally recognised speakers such as Pandit. Pandit spoke to an audience of over 150 of our members (Chartered Accountants based throughout Northern Ireland) in May 2021 on the topic of mindful leadership and practical steps that people can take to bring positive from mindfulness into both their professional and everyday life. Pandit’s virtual presentation was tremendously well received by our delegates. Some verbatim feedback is as follows: “I liked how Pandit told us about his personal life and experiences. He was very engaging. I particularly enjoyed the mindfulness session.” “Pandit was so interesting to listen to.” “It was a very well thought through delivery, excellent guided meditation not too in depth but enough to get us started and thinking about it.” “Great speaker - very passionate.” “Thought-provoking content.” “Great speaker with good tips.” “Practical to apply.” As well as being very well received by our audience on the day, Pandit was a pleasure to deal with. He is engaging, professional and reliable and we would highly recommend him for an event focusing on mindfulness, well-being or leadership in general. ”

“Pandit Dasa, I had enjoyed an engaging presentation during safety days in the organization I work for. Pandit did an amazing job not only providing valuable information on mindfulness to a company of engineers, he kept attention and engagement within virtual environment. Grateful and delighted.”

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Pandit for Employee Appreciation Week. Pandit treated our employees to a delightful session to understand the importance of giving and receiving appreciation, as it pertains to our 'emotional' and 'social' health with great tips on how to give appreciation effectively. We ended with a relaxing guided meditation and insightful Q&A. This was such a powerful and engaging session. Many of our people commented on how nice it was to be able to take a quick emotional health break in the middle of their work day and they left feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the day (plus give some extra appreciation to their colleagues)! We are looking forward to bringing Pandit back regularly for focused sessions on 'Taking Charge of Our Emotional Health.' Thank you, Pandit! ”

“THANK YOU for an amazing session with our global HR community for our HR Summit 2020. The chat in the segment was lighting up, with comments, feedback, WOW’s and appreciation for the entire discussion. Your story is truly one of a kind and you have a gift in engaging an audience even in an entirely virtual setting. Our HR Leadership team was so impressed with your session and the mindfulness exercise was a big hit all around. The survey results are still rolling in but you were by far in the Top 3 most impactful segments of our summit. Thank you! ”

“I had the pleasure of working with Pandit for a speaking presentation at a corporate virtual event. Pandit is an amazing speaker, for both in-person and virtual speaking engagements. He has incredible energy, charisma, and the ability to engage his audience throughout the entire session (even while presenting virtually). His content and knowledge on mindful leadership and workplace cultures is top quality and he weaved in valuable messaging points that took his presentation above and beyond. Also, Pandit's additions to his session such as article offerings and meditation techniques were a great way to interact with his audience and make it truly unique. I highly recommend Pandit - he is a pleasure to work with and always brings positive energy to the room. ”

“@MPI New Jersey Chapter’s Education Committee welcomed Pandit back a second time to share about mindfulness and resilience during tough times. For a such a speaker, where you might expect a flat, overly-relaxed persona, Pandit is delightfully pleasant, funny and engaging. Even in a virtual setting, the information he shared was impactful. How did we know? The lively chat forum was the proof along with the grateful compliments at the end of the 10-minute guided mindfulness exercise. Pandit’s tips were super-useful, so much so that participants can carry the advice and activities back to their work spaces to share with colleagues - online or live. Business Leaders can extend care to their teams by encouraging mindfulness, like Pandit’s. The Education Committee had a sweatless time onboarding Pandit for the event, too. He was great to plan with for the event. During these unprecedented times, it’s very important to practicing quality self care. Pandit’s story and the mindfulness techniques he teaches are very necessary to achieving just that. ”

“Pandit brings a great energy to his mindfulness sessions. He is prepared to cover a variety of topics and open to questions. By encouraging audience participation, Pandit helped my colleagues and me feel engaged despite the virtual nature of our sessions. I always felt calmer after meditating with Pandit and learned different skills that I can practice going forward.”

“I had the privilege of working with Pandit as a guest speaker for my firm, Morgan Stanley. Pandit combines old age wisdom with modern corporate culture. Our topic was Fostering a Positive and Mindful Workplace. Pandit's message is a strong one and he delivers impactful information. I hope other corporations look to Pandit if they want to dive deeper into meditation and mindfulness. It brings a richness and balance that would otherwise be lost in corporate America. Your employees will experience a genuine sense of well-being that he displays and shares with everyone.”

“We had the pleasure of hosting Pandit as our annual staff symposium speaker this year. He conducted a workshop entitled, “Mindfulness, Resilience and Managing Change” during a time of extreme change for our staff. In addition to recounting his journey, Pandit conducted reflective writing exercises and then led the large group in meditation. Pandit delivered the timely message of self-care with self-effacing and natural cadence and this resonated with the audience. He also focused on the importance of sharing compassion and gratitude during times of change which served as an important reminder for us all.”

“Pandit conducted a Mindfulness in the Workplace workshop at the FHLBNY earlier this year. The session was extremely well received by the employees. Pandit provided a mini-writing session where the employees were asked questions about how they felt when they were not recognized or appreciated for their work and when they were. The employees felt a sense of release in performing this exercise as well as awareness, walking away with the understanding that we should all show appreciation for others. Pandit ended the session with a meditation exercise that refreshed us all. Pandit has a natural and humorous way of speaking that is very welcoming!”

“I met Pandit at an event sponsored by @Speakizi in 2018 & I felt that his workshop would be very beneficial for my company. Given the nature of the work that we do, many of our employees are not able to take time out for self-care. Fast forward to Feb 2019, Pandit and his teachings on mindfulness, self-care, showing appreciation and gratitude have made a tremendous impact on the entire company. ”

“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.”

“Pandit was insightful and inspiring! I learned a great deal and have made positive daily changes as a result. I am so happy I had the opportunity to hear him speak.”

“Very interesting and insightful!! I really enjoyed hearing of Pandit's story. I have begun to practice some of the techniques presented. ”

“Recently we were offered the opportunity to have Pandit come to our Cadillac HQ in Soho and lead our group through a 30 minute (invaluable introduction) to mediation. At the end of the session the group was in agreement; Pandit guided us through a relaxing and ultimately restorative meditation. In fact, we didn’t want it to be over! Thank you again Pandit - hope to have you back again soon!”

“Pandit was an engaging and interesting speaker with an extremely timely and relevant topic for today’s workplace. We particularly enjoyed the exercise he did, he had everyone in a large room practicing mindfulness! ”

“I had a chance to invite Pandit Dasa to our IBM offices in Austin to speak to our development support team on the topic of stress management and work-life balance. He taught our team how to develop positive relationships, manage our emotions and appreciate the work of our colleagues. One member said the session was “refreshing” and another wanted to know when he could return. We loved having him here and hope to work with him again.”

“Pandit is a very engaging speaker and has provided three sessions on mindfulness to DTCC for the Total Rewards team, our global managing director population, and our U.S. employees. In addition to providing a guided mindfulness meditation, Pandit spoke about his unique background, how mindfulness ties in with one’s overall wellbeing, and the benefits mindfulness can bring to one’s everyday life, including experiences in the workplace. Our employees have provided positive feedback on these sessions, and we are excited to keep working with Pandit as we continue to prioritize our employees’ wellbeing through our benefits offerings. ”

“Pandit joined our group of ~100 US and Canadian financial services marketers for our annual off-site. We were looking for a speaker to cover a non-business, personal well-being topic. Pandit delivered for us. He walked us through all the research that supports why mindfulness is important and it's impact on our health. He closed the session with a guided meditation. The reviews from our team were very positive. Pandit was not the typical speaker we hear at one of these meetings, but he was a welcomed change of pace. I'd happily recommend him to any organization looking for an expert on mindfulness.”

“I first met Pandit when he came to speak at the Royal Bank of Canada offices in Manhattan. He immediately captured everyone's attention by sharing how he lived as monk for 15 years in New York and now post-monk life, he speaks to corporations on the science and practices of mindfulness. His talk was personable, humorous and research based. His content on how mindfulness and meditation could lower stress and boost productivity was extremely relevant and practical for me and my colleagues who work on the trading floor. We loved his talk so much that we've had him back for an additional two sessions. During his most recent visit, Pandit's content was geared towards our leaders and Managing Directors. His messages on leading by example, appreciating your co-workers, managing emotions, communicating with compassion and leading with humility really resonated with our leadership. We have benefited tremendously by these presentations and look forward to an on-going partnership with Pandit.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to recommend with great enthusiasm Pandit Dasa for speaking engagements related to mindful leadership. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Pandit during the Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management Conference 2017. As a keynote speaker at the event, he provided insightful, expert leadership content which was extremely well received. Pandit has lived as the “Urban Monk” (thus the title of his book). I am impressed by his genuine desire to change lives in a positive manner. His delivery is strong and heartfelt, and it is apparent that he lives what he teaches. His positive personal brand will influence his audience. Sheila Moss, SHRM-SCP, SPHR "The I-9 Lady"”

“Pandit was invited to speak about the benefits of Mindfulness for a fast-paced, high-stressed work environment. The event was attended by about 60 people. Pandit is a very personable and enthusiastic speaker. He has a unique ability to make Mindfulness relevant, accessible and easily applicable for a workplace situation. His highlighting the scientific research on mindfulness satisfied even the biggest skeptics in the audience as he exceeded our expectations in every regard. After his speech and session, many people mentioned they were more relaxed, focused, energized and productive. Everyone that attended is eager to have him back in the near future and highly recommend him as a presenter. ”