An in-demand mindfulness speaker known for her relatability and neuroscience-based wellness approach, Dorsey Standish wows audiences worldwide with mindfulness and emotional intelligence keynotes. A mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, and wellness expert, Dorsey has spoken to audiences including Staples, Toyota, Meta, Pier One, and American Airlines.
Dorsey Standish is a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, and wellness expert who brings evidence-based mindfulness and emotional intelligence to clients worldwide through her wellness company Mastermind.
Her personal mission is to help Type A people like herself slow down, destress, and optimize their performance through mindfulness-based brain health training.
Dorsey’s keynotes inspire audiences through a mix of groundbreaking neuroscience research, relatable storytelling and practical mindfulness tips for high performers who think they are “too busy” to meditate.
“Dorsey, sending you a massive THANK YOU for your wonderful keynote! You got rave reviews — our company loved your energy & how you made neuroscience & mindfulness accessible for us.”
— Alex Richter | EVP, Camelot Strategic Media & Marketing
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Signature Keynotes
Master Your Mind: Mindfulness for Brain Health
In her signature keynote, Dorsey inspires audiences to care for their most important asset – their own brain! She weaves together her own story of finding mindfulness to recover from corporate burnout with the latest neuroscience research showing the health benefits of intentionally training your brain. This session includes a guided mindfulness practice and short exercises for stress reduction, focus, and holistic well-being. Participants will leave with mindful brain health strategies and actionable steps for harnessing positive neuroplasticity through regular mindfulness practice.
Stress Management Through Mindfulness
Equip your team with new tools for stress resilience, productivity, and overall well-being. This evidence-based session will include an overview of the neurobiology of stress, the brain health benefits of regular mindfulness practice, and accessible ways to mitigate stress in daily life. Participants will enjoy a brief mindful meditation for calm and grounding and leave equipped with practical mindfulness techniques they can implement daily to promote calm, focus, and connection.
Mindful Digital Detox
This inspiring and educational speaker session will explore the brain health impacts of technology and teach mindful ways to cultivate a healthier relationship with digital devices. Attendees will enjoy neuroscience learning, mindfulness exercises, and opportunities for interaction and engagement. Participants will reflect non-judgmentally on their current relationship with technology and leave with actionable strategies to optimize digital engagement for productivity and well-being.
"Dorsey - thank you for leading such an amazing keynote. I'm so grateful to see the immediate impact on myself and the shift in my team. You're inspiring. Thank you!"
— Ariana Moore | Manager, KIPP Schools
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“Dorsey, your mindfulness keynote for The Association of Women Executives was a home run! We thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and continued to talk about it the next day.”
— Jeannette Siegel | DFW Executive
Dorsey Standish Speaker & Media Bio
An in-demand mindfulness speaker known for her relatability and neuroscience-based wellness approach, Dorsey Standish wows audiences worldwide with mindfulness and emotional intelligence keynotes. A mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, and wellness expert, Dorsey has spoken to audiences including Staples, Toyota, Meta, Pier One, and American Airlines. Dorsey holds a master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Texas at Dallas and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Dorsey’s teachings draw on her training as a teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction through Brown University and deep experience on regular 7-day silent meditation retreats studying with master teachers. To learn more about Dorsey’s neuroscience-based approach to meditation, visit www.mastermindmeditate.com.