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Don’t let your assumptions define you. Be driven by choices that provide experience and teach you. When you set out to discover what you really care for by identifying your purpose and living from that space, you have access to Gaurav’s podcast, “The xMonks Drive”. It’s about beginning the journey to be your best self and live what you really care for! Hear Gaurav’s personal selection of his interviews with thought-leaders, social change makers, masterful coaches, spiritual gurus, entrepreneurs as well as business giants, who are doing something meaningful in their life. With this extensive selection of episodes featuring insightful lessons, you can learn a great deal while listening to the podcast when you are in between activities or a daily workout. Get started today by choosing an episode that helps illuminate your path to identify your purpose and live from that space!
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What does it take to walk away from a successful global business and dive into a world of startups and impact-driven ventures? In this episode of The xMonks Drive, I had the privilege of sitting down with Srini Vitoba, a man whose journey is nothing short of inspiring.Srini opened up about why he left behind a listed company to follow his inner calling, the bold decisions he made as an entrepreneur, and his advice for anyone building their dream. We dug deep into:👉 Why he believes you should ...
India is fast becoming the diabetes capital of the world and the concern is on a red alert now. This episode of the xMonks drive is primarily based around raising awareness for the same.We have with us Dr. Jasjeet Wasir who is the Director of Endocrinology and Diabetology in the world-renowned Mendanta. Join us in this educational dialogue and learn from the very best Dr. Jasjeet Wasir about the how’s and why’s of Diabetes.Follow us on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xmonks...
Between Triumph and Turmoil: The Corporate Journey of a True BelieverIn this episode of the xMonks Drive podcast, Rajeev Dubey opens up about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows of his corporate journey. From devoting his career to Tata for nearly three decades, to his unexpected resignation as Managing Director of Rallis India, he shares how life threw him a curveball at the pinnacle of his career, thrusting him into uncertainty.But there’s much more to Rajeev’s story than the ...
5 people sharing a room to living in multi-million mansions. This episode of the xMonks Drive is special, it features the one and only Sunil Tulsiani, a real estate mogul, a bestselling author, a former detective, and a mentor to many. Join us, as we dig deeper into an exciting, emotional, and most importantly inspirational journey of a man who refused to give up, a man who envisioned his goal and chased it until glory. Listen till the very end, because Sunil is on a pursuit to...
We all know about Srikanth Bolla and his chronicles. This episode of the xMonks Drive features the man behind Srikanth Bolla's success. Ravi Gundlapalli. In this conversation, Ravi reflects on the importance of mentorship and his mission to build Mentorcloud, a platform that fosters meaningful, borderless connections. He emphasizes the impact of a strong support system. He challenges the myth of the "self-made" entrepreneur and highlights the silent, inner strength of succ...
250₹ in his pocket and a life going nowhere. Ankit Jhamb has been a dear friend and one of the most hardworking hustling humans I know. This episode of The xMonks Drive is about the journey of a guy who stood tall at his worst, the result?Join me in this intimate conversation with Ankit as he unfolds chapters of his life that are worth taking note of. Hope you stick till the very end!Follow us on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xmonks.ecosystem/Follow me On YouTube:htt...
Imagine being on the battlefield on 26/11. This episode of the xMonks Drive is about decisions, decisions that can make or break what is ahead of us.Featuring, Former Intelligence Officer Prabhakar Aloka this episode is a gold mine of experiences that are beyond our constricted imagination.Prabhakar takes us back to the dark night, of 26/11, and shares a piece of information still unheard of.Want to know what happens next? Join us and find outFollow us on our Instagram: https://www.insta...
There are not too many adjectives that can justify the work Arun Maira has put towards building a better India.His ideologies and policies are impeccable. This episode is a treasure chest of wisdom, as Arun takes us on a drive-through of his life. From his time as a young TAS executive to working alongside Dr. Manmohan Singh in the Planning Commission of India. Stick with us till the very end, pause anything and everything that you're doing. Because this is not a conversat...
In this episode of The xMonks Drive, I sit down with the incredible Kirthiga Reddy, a powerhouse who’s played a pivotal role in shaping the tech landscape as the first employee and Managing Director of Facebook India, a key leader at SoftBank, and now the force behind Virtualness.Kirthiga takes us on a deeply personal journey, sharing not just her successes, but the challenges and lessons that came along the way. We talk about the importance of hard work (because, spoiler alert, there’s no su...
In this special in-person edition of "The xMonks Drive," I have the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Krishna Madappa, President of The Institute of Science, Spirituality & Sustainability, for a conversation that will completely change the way you see water. After years of Zoom interviews, this episode is a milestone as we shift to face-to-face conversations, bringing a deeper, more human connection to the show.Born in the Andaman Islands and with a background spanning continents, Krishn...
In this thought-provoking episode of The xMonks Drive, we explore the profound insights of Allison Shultz, co-founder of Reboot.io and author of The Art of Being Human at Work. Allison delves into the idea that the more connected we are to ourselves, the closer we come to self-actualization, ultimately making the world a better place. She discusses the shift from an anthropocentric to an ecocentric worldview, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with our deepest selves and the natural w...
In this episode of "The xMonks Drive," Dr. Tasha Eurich, a leading organizational psychologist and self-awareness expert, takes us on an enlightening journey into the depths of self-awareness. Tasha likens the pursuit of self-awareness to exploring space—an ever-expanding frontier with endless discoveries. She delves into the importance of self-awareness in leadership, explaining how it is the will and skill to understand both who we are and how we are perceived by others.Throughout the conve...
1In this episode of The xMonks Drive, we sit down with Rajeev Peshawaria, a global thought leader and CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, who has spent over two decades leading Fortune 100 companies and pioneering innovative leadership models. Rajeev, also the author of bestsellers like Open Source Leadership and Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders, challenges conventional notions of leadership. He delves into the essence of true leadership—not as a position of power, but as the ability to touch live...
In this compelling episode of the xMonks Drive, we sit down with Jeremy Earnshaw, an accomplished Executive Coach and Mentor with over 25 years of global C-Suite experience. Jeremy shares his insights on transitioning from a CFO to a coach.He discusses his relentless drive to fill gaps in his executive career, which ultimately led him to coaching.Jeremy also delves into the challenges of letting go of public personas and the deep self-reflection required to become an effective coach. We ...
In this engaging episode of the xMonks Drive, we sit down with Abhijit Bhaduri, renowned author, columnist, and management consultant, to explore the multifaceted journey of building a fulfilling career and life. Abhijit shares profound insights on success, failure, and the inevitable evolution that comes with time and experience.Key Takeaways:The Dual Nature of Success and Failure: Understand why success cannot exist without failure and how to cultivate a balanced perspective towards both.Ch...
Join us on the xMonks Drive for an enlightening conversation with Stephen Shapiro, author of "Best Practices Are Stupid" "Pivotal" and many more bestsellers.Discover 40 innovative strategies that challenge conventional thinking. Stephen redefines innovation, emphasizing relevance over quantity of ideas. He shares a powerful basketball analogy, highlighting the importance of a stable foundation—the "planted foot"—in business pivots.We also dive into midlife crises, exploring how staying c...
This illuminating episode of The xMonks Drive features Dr. Ruth Gotian, the globally acclaimed Chief Learning Officer and Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Named a top 20 mentor worldwide and hailed by Nature, Wall Street Journal, and Columbia University, Ruth was also ranked as the #1 emerging management thinker by Thinkers50 in 2021.Discover how mentorship has shaped the journeys of high achievers, the crucial differences between mentoring a...
In this episode of The xMonks Drive, we have one of the most influential coaches Nadezhda Mihaylova joining us all the way from Bulgaria. Join us and dive into the complexities of motivation as we unravel the myths that shroud this often misunderstood concept. Discover why true alignment lies in inspiration and energy rather than conventional motivational tactics. Explore how work serves as a powerful medium for self-expression, offering a potent source of dopamine, and understand w...
If you are a coach this episode of the xMonks drive will do wonders for you.Our guest Prof. David Clutterbuck, who is a pioneer in coaching and mentoring shared his insights on Coaching Maturity.A concept that is born out of his idea and research.He shares how 70% of all the coaches he came across, couldn't actually coach.Understand what it means to be a mature coach.David introduces the concept of "systemic electics," where powerful coaches integrate their being with their doing, recognizing...
In this enlightening episode of The xMonks Drive, we dive deep into the intricate relationship between the brain and the heart with our esteemed guest, Rollin McCraty. Discover how our emotional baselines shape our perceptions and well-being, as Rollin explains the brain's role as a pattern recognition system and the amygdala's crucial function in discerning the familiar from the unfamiliar.Through a series of fascinating insights, McCraty unveils the profound influence of heart rhythms ...
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