In this episode of the Drop In CEO Podcast Dorsey Standish, a neuroscientist and wellness expert, shares her journey from a high-achieving engineer to a mindfulness and emotional intelligence advocate after experiencing severe burnout. The discussion centers on the importance of mindfulness for personal well-being and organizational health. Dorsey details her work with companies to implement wellness programs and improve team dynamics, highlighting real-life impacts on stress management and interpersonal relationships. Listeners gain insights into starting their own mindfulness practices and the benefits of prioritizing mental health in the workplace.

Episode Highlights:

02:09 Dorsey's Journey to Mindfulness

06:22 The Impact of Mindfulness on Personal and Professional Life

14:17 Practical Tips for Starting Mindfulness

18:20 Transforming Organizations with Mindfulness

Dorsey Standish, MS is a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, and wellness expert who brings evidence-based mindfulness and emotional intelligence to clients worldwide through her company Mastermind. Dorsey has led science-based wellness programs for hundreds of companies, including Staples, Toyota, and American Airlines. Her personal mission is to help Type A people like herself slow down, destress, and optimize their performance through research-backed brain health training.

Dorsey holds a master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience from 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 is Ivy League-educated and holds a MS in Neuroscience, she believes her best teachers are her wife and two adorable sons. She lives in Dallas, and enjoys the opportunity to travel the country and teach her clients lifelong skills for brain health and resilience.

Connect with Dorsey:

🌎 Website: www.mastermindmeditate.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorseystandish
Company LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/mastermindmeditate
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mastermindmeditate
Facebook: https://facebook.com/mastermindmeditate

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