Dandapani

Dandapani is a motivational speaker unlike any other. The Hindu priest and influential business mentor is the living embodiment of self-fulfillment in the face of societal expectations, as despite graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering, he left the corporate ladder to become a Hindu monk and international speaker. Dandapani regularly works with some of the biggest names in business, including Nike, Trivago and even the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, a testament to his transformative teachings. Grounded in the core beliefs of Hinduism, his speeches have the power to change perceptions, open minds and touch people’s hearts, leaving a profound impression at events.

Following his degree, Dandapani joined one of Hinduism’s most respected spiritual leaders, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, to become a Hindu monk. Dandapani spent 10 years pursuing Hindu disciplines, training at a monastery in Hawaii – such a unique experience captivates audiences at events, opening their eyes to the life of a training Hindu monk. Having collected a decade of unique, insightful experiences he later moved to New York, using what he had learnt to enlighten others. With a new life purpose, Dandapani takes thousands of years’ worth of Hindu teachings and translates them for corporate audiences, to teach the power of focus, mindfulness and finding life’s purpose.

In 2015, Dandapani presented his famed TEDx talk, titled Unwavering Focus. In the speech, he opens up about his relationships with focus, in particular, how he learnt the art of concentration. In a world that expects concentration without any formal training, Dandapani’s speech supplies a toolbox for focus, arming audiences with a guide to concentration. His TED talk is truly magical, an eye-opening discussion of a topic so commonly overlooked in our everyday lives. Dandapani recreates this same wonder at every event he is booked for, teaching audiences how to nurture their own unwavering focus. For corporate teams, this ability is invaluable, as it can promote productivity, communication and, ultimately, high performance teams.

Despite being a practicing Hindu, Dandapani’s speeches aren’t just for religious audiences – he discusses life in general, through his signature wit and charming enlightenment. He is redefining how corporations approach such typical workforce issues as productivity and the work/life balance, leading to a more in unified workplace culture. With 2.9 million views on his TED talk, and 75 million views on his GoalCast content, Dandapani’s popularity is a testament to his accessible strategies for self-fulfilment. Whether he is booked as a keynote speaker, workshop guide or leader of immersive retreats, his audience come away with a better understanding of their own minds.