Dorsey Standish
- Mechanical Engineer
- Neuroscientist
- Mental Health Entreprenuer
Travels From
Texas
Dorsey Standish Speaker Biography
Dorsey Standish is a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, wellness expert, and CEO of Mastermind, who brings evidence-based mindfulness and emotional intelligence to clients worldwide.
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 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.
While Dorsey has studied with meditation masters, she believes that her best mindfulness teachers are her beautiful wife and two young sons.
Mindfulness: The Key to Recalibrating Mental Health
Dorsey is on a mission to make mindfulness and mental health accessible for all people, including Type A people like herself. Journey with Dorsey as she weaves together her own story of overcoming burnout, the latest neuroscience research, and relaxing experiential mindset practices to equip you with new mindful tools for mental strength and resilience.
In this engaging and actionable talk, Dorsey will:
Demystify the practice of mindfulness for better mental health
Simplify the way you think about mental wellness by focusing on self-awareness as the conduit for it
Show you how to use 1-2 mindful minutes per day to improve mental health
Get ready to connect with your head, heart, and body as Dorsey empowers you to embrace mindfulness as the cornerstone of your mental health journey.
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.
Rise Above: Building Stress Resilience
Through stories, science, and experiential exercises, Dorsey will equip your team with new tools for stress resilience, productivity, and overall well-being. This interactive session will include education around the neuroscience of stress and resilience, evidence-based strategies to manage acute and chronic stressors, and short guided wellness exercises to regulate the central nervous system. Participants will connect with focus and inspiration during the session and leave energized, with actionable strategies they can implement daily to support their mental strength and resilience.
Additional Speech Topics:
-DEI: Dismantling Bias Through Mindfulness & Compassion
-Mindful Memory & Focus
-Building Emotional Intelligence
