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Neuroscientist

Human Performance Expert

CEO

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With every keynote, Dorsey challenges audiences to rethink what drives peak performance:

Resilience is the ultimate performance advantage.

Dorsey Standish is a neuroscientist, former engineer, and CEO of Mastermind who helps leaders and teams build the mental fitness required to thrive in today’s high-pressure world. At a time when distraction is constant, stress is rising, and burnout is costing organizations millions, Dorsey teaches a different approach to performance – not in pushing harder, but instead in strengthening the brain’s capacity for focus, resilience, adaptability, and sustainable success.

Drawing on her background in Mechanical Engineering and Cognitive Neuroscience, Dorsey translates cutting-edge brain science into practical strategies people can apply immediately to elevate performance, lead more effectively, and navigate uncertainty with confidence. Her engaging and relatable keynotes have inspired audiences at organizations including Meta, Toyota, Staples, American Airlines, and Pier One. Known for blending research, storytelling, and actionable tools, Dorsey helps audiences rethink what drives peak performance and discover how resilience can become a competitive advantage.

As CEO of Mastermind, Dorsey leads a team dedicated to helping organizations strengthen well-being, emotional intelligence, and human performance at scale. Her work has impacted thousands of professionals across industries, from Fortune 500 companies to healthcare, education, and professional services.

While her expertise is grounded in neuroscience, some of her greatest lessons in resilience come from everyday life – raising three children, leading a growing company, and learning firsthand that sustainable high performance isn’t about doing more. It’s about building the inner capacity to perform at your best when it matters most.

Dorsey’s Speech Topics

  • Rise Above

    BUILDING MENTAL STRENGTH & RESILIENCE

    In this engaging keynote, Dorsey blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and practical tools to help high performers reset, recharge, and show up stronger without burning out.

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  • Burnout Proof

    PROACTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ENERGY & ENGAGEMENT

    Beat burnout before it begins. In this science-backed session, Dorsey equips high performers with tangible tools to restore energy, reconnect with purpose, and build lasting resilience.

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  • The New Humanity

    RESTORING BRAIN HEALTH THROUGH CALM AND CONNECTION

    This session will show audiences the importance of rebuilding presence, resilience, and real connection in an age of overwhelm.

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Fee & Travel

In-person fee

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual fee

$5,000 - $7,500

Travels from

Dallas, TX

Listed fees are base range and may vary based on event specifics like location, duration, or requirements. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Praise for Dorsey

  • Dorsey turns complex neuroscience into tools anyone can use.

    “Dorsey is a natural at conveying the brain science behind meditation and how it can improve so many aspects of life!”

    - Jill Castle,
    Author and Speaker

  • Left feeling lighter, clearer, and more energized.

    "One of the best events I’ve attended, just what I needed to feel recharged."

    - Dallas Independent School District Staff
    Texas

  • Felt like unlocking a whole new perspective.

    “The neuroscience really clicked with me and it felt like I had been let in on a secret!”

    - Stats Perform Staff

  • The kind of strength that sparks your own.

    “So relatable, real and easy to comprehend. I would have stayed another hour!”

    - Visit Galveston Staff

  • The time with Dorsey was the best part of the day!

    “Grateful for her program and proud to have our staff benefit from her leadership. A huge return on a healthier and happier staff.”

    - Jill Magnuson,
    Director of External Affairs, Nasher Sculpture Center

  • A KNOCK-OUT SPEAKER

    “Dorsey Standish was a knock-out speaker at ICAN’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference in Omaha, NE, for the second year in a row! Survey results show how well her message resonated with our audience, and her team was very professional and easy to work with. I highly recommend Dorsey to any organization that seeks a speaker who is authentic and whose message always delivers.”

    - Lisa Kaplan,
    Conference Development, ICAN

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