Dee Steimle

Dee Steimle

MEd., CHRP, CRP

ON, CANADA
CONNECT YOUR MIND AND BODY FOR BETTER HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND WELL-BEING!

Dee Steimle is passionate about supporting others to lead fulfilling and healthy lives.  Whether in a corporate setting, as a key note, at a retreat or virtually, Dee is able to inspire and share valuable insights about practical science-based approaches to happiness and wellness.

Through her global work in organizations, Dee has helped people to reach their potential, developing diverse, equitable and inclusive cultures, and fostering respect and belongingness in the workplace.  She has studied yoga, mindfulness and meditation, positive psychology and neuroscience.  Founding Namaste, Dee has channelled this knowledge into a wide variety of wellness-oriented programs and classes.  Known for her energetic approach, she interjects fun and creativity into all her offerings.

As a "serial volunteer", Dee has held many volunteer roles since she was a "candy striper" at a hospital at age 12.  She earned a B. Arts from Queens University, a Masters of Adult Education from the University of Toronto, holds a CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) and an Accredited Engagement and Recognition Professional (REP) designation.  She lives in Oakville, Ontario with her trophy husband.  Her interests include travelling, reading, red wine and ice cream!

Dee Steimle is passionate about supporting others to lead fulfilling and healthy lives.  Whether in a corporate setting, as a key note, at a retreat or virtually, Dee is able to inspire and share valuable insights about practical science-based approaches to happiness and wellness.

Through her global work in organizations, Dee has helped people to reach their potential, developing diverse, equitable and inclusive cultures, and fostering respect and belongingness in the workplace.  She has studied yoga, mindfulness and meditation, positive psychology and neuroscience.  Founding Namaste, Dee has channelled this knowledge into a wide variety of wellness-oriented programs and classes.  Known for her energetic approach, she interjects fun and creativity into all her offerings.

As a "serial volunteer", Dee has held many volunteer roles since she was a "candy striper" at a hospital at age 12.  She earned a B. Arts from Queens University, a Masters of Adult Education from the University of Toronto, holds a CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional) and an Accredited Engagement and Recognition Professional (REP) designation.  She lives in Oakville, Ontario with her trophy husband.  Her interests include travelling, reading, red wine and ice cream!

Enrich your Life through Mindfulness and Meditation

What does it mean to be mindful? Why is it important and how can we incorporate mindfulness into our day? This introduction to mindfulness helps participants to understand that mindfulness is available to us in every moment whether through meditations or mindful moment practices. Just as when we exercise our bodies, exercising our brain by mediating helps it to become stronger, more flexible and more resilient. The session includes mindfulness strategies and guided practices.


Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

The Meditation Lounge

Welcome to the "Meditation Lounge".  A quiet place where you can experience relaxation and various mediation techniques to help you to leave behind the chatter of the mind and focus on "being".  Participants will be guided throughout the session and will use a combination of guided techniques that may include mental imagery, mantras  and breathing exercises.  Participants will be able to apply these approaches at home or at work in their on-going...

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What Happy People Know

What's happiness and why should we care?  Could becoming more happy on a consistent basis be learnable? The simple answer is "yes". 

This interactive session shares research from positive psychology and neuropsychology about factors that support happiness with an emphasis on controllable strategies.  Participants learn about myths about happiness, various evidence-based intervention that truly make us happier, and leave equipped with tools that they can...

Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

The Joy of Six: Cultivate your Resilience

Cultivate your Resilience

Cultivate resilience by learning about six key elements to improve your ability to recover and bounce back from hardships.  This workshop focusses on practical techniques that address your body, heart, mind and spirit, allowing you to bolster your mental, emotional and physical resilience.  

Resilient people demonstrate great flexibility, high energy, mental agility and consistently perform at their highest level. They have strong...

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Yoga for your Mind, Body and Spirit

As more people and organisations understand the impact of employees' health on performance, yoga is increasingly finding its way into work environments.  Leading successful companies like Apple, Google, and Forbes have introduced Yoga into their wellness programs and have reaped benefits like improved productivity, reduced employee stress and increased employee motivation. 

Dee offers yoga classes for all levels.  Each class will ground participants and challenge them...

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Culture Matters: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fundamentals

Diversity is a fact of life. Capitalizing on diversity requires a truly inclusive culture. Mastering this combination along with equitable practices leads to highly engaged teams and enhanced business performance. This workshop provides participants with the critical knowledge and skills they need to build more inclusive organizations, manage diverse teams, and serve diverse clients and customers.

Participants will learn about foundational terminology and concepts, examine their...
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing