Dorsey Standish

Dorsey Standish

Keynote Speaker: CEO at Mastermind; Mechanical Engineer; Neuroscientist & Corporate Wellness Expert

Dorsey Standish 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.

Standish’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.

She has spoken to audiences including Staples, Toyota, Meta, Pier One, and American Airlines. Standish 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. Standish’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 Standish has studied with meditation masters, she believes that her best mindfulness teachers are her beautiful wife and two young sons.

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Dorsey Standish Speaking Topics

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.

Key Learning Objectives Include:

  • Connect the neuroscience of stress and resilience to lived experiences to allow for greater self-awareness

  • Unlock the evidence-based Three R’s for Resilience framework to Recognize stress, Reframe stressors, and Reset the central nervous system

  • Build a personal inner toolkit of 1-minute resilience exercises to use throughout the day to improve mental strength

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.

Burnout Proof: Proactive Strategies for Energy & Engagement

Learn accessible, evidence-based approaches to take ownership of your well-being so that you can not only prevent burnout, but also thrive at work and in life. This interactive and experiential session will demystify the concept of burnout by sharing psychologist Herbert Freudenberger's three-part framework, with a specific focus on understanding emotional exhaustion and its disproportionate impact on managers and caregivers. From this solid scientific understanding, you will explore best practices for combatting burnout by connecting with personal agency and purpose, and defusing stress and strong emotions through mini breaks and extended restoration periods. This presentation is grounded in the latest scientific research and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to check in with current stress and burnout levels, relieve exhaustion, promote self-care, and boost resilience against future stressors.

Key Learning Objectives Include:

  • Demystify burnout by connecting Dr. Herbert Freudenberger’s three-part framework with lived experiences to allow for greater self-awareness and self-compassion

  • Combat burnout through a strong sense of purpose and personal agency

  • Complete the stress cycle with short, evidence-based practices to siphon off emergent stress and protect against burnout

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.

DEI: Dismantling Bias Through Mindfulness & Compassion

Dorsey Standish Videos

Dorsey Standish Keynote Speaker Reel
Meet Mastermind CEO & Keynote Speaker Dorsey Standish

How do I book Dorsey Standish to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dorsey Standish for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dorsey Standish, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dorsey Standish or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Dorsey Standish for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dorsey Standish, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dorsey Standish are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dorsey Standish, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Dorsey Standish speak about?

Dorsey Standish is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Female Leadership, LGBTQ, Resilience, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Neuroscience, Engineering, DEI, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Leadership, Success, Human Resources, Change Management, Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Business Coaching.

Where does Dorsey Standish travel from?

Dorsey Standish generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dorsey Standish?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dorsey Standish for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dorsey Standish for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dorsey Standish or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Dorsey Standish is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Female Leadership and LGBTQ. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dorsey Standish for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dorsey Standish generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jones Loflin, Erika Obando and Jenn Lim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dorsey Standish for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 28/08/2025.

Dorsey Standish Speaking Topics

  • 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.

    Key Learning Objectives Include:

    • Connect the neuroscience of stress and resilience to lived experiences to allow for greater self-awareness

    • Unlock the evidence-based Three R’s for Resilience framework to Recognize stress, Reframe stressors, and Reset the central nervous system

    • Build a personal inner toolkit of 1-minute resilience exercises to use throughout the day to improve mental strength

  • 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.

  • Burnout Proof: Proactive Strategies for Energy & Engagement

    Learn accessible, evidence-based approaches to take ownership of your well-being so that you can not only prevent burnout, but also thrive at work and in life. This interactive and experiential session will demystify the concept of burnout by sharing psychologist Herbert Freudenberger's three-part framework, with a specific focus on understanding emotional exhaustion and its disproportionate impact on managers and caregivers. From this solid scientific understanding, you will explore best practices for combatting burnout by connecting with personal agency and purpose, and defusing stress and strong emotions through mini breaks and extended restoration periods. This presentation is grounded in the latest scientific research and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to check in with current stress and burnout levels, relieve exhaustion, promote self-care, and boost resilience against future stressors.

    Key Learning Objectives Include:

    • Demystify burnout by connecting Dr. Herbert Freudenberger’s three-part framework with lived experiences to allow for greater self-awareness and self-compassion

    • Combat burnout through a strong sense of purpose and personal agency

    • Complete the stress cycle with short, evidence-based practices to siphon off emergent stress and protect against burnout

  • 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.

  • DEI: Dismantling Bias Through Mindfulness & Compassion

Dorsey Standish Videos

Dorsey Standish Keynote Speaker Reel
Meet Mastermind CEO & Keynote Speaker Dorsey Standish
  • How do I book Dorsey Standish to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dorsey Standish for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dorsey Standish, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dorsey Standish or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dorsey Standish for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dorsey Standish, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dorsey Standish are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dorsey Standish, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dorsey Standish speak about?

  • Where does Dorsey Standish travel from?

    Dorsey Standish generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dorsey Standish?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dorsey Standish for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dorsey Standish for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dorsey Standish or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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