Mindful & Driven

Welcome to episode 56 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 56’s guest is Dr. Nilesh Satguru. He's a high-performance coach, medical doctor, and speaker. In his coaching, he blends the science he's learned from his medical career with compassion to teach people how to be the best they can possibly be. Also, the kindness they can be and most compassionate to others.Like many of us, he put so much pressure on himself when he was younger and went through all the right steps to become a doctor. But he realized that pressure was crippling him and he rediscovered compassion, which makes him who he is today and he's able to help CEOs, executives, and high performers across a huge range of different industries. It was a really insightful conversation.I hope you enjoy listening! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health:https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportNilesh’s Website: https://www.drsatguru.com/Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsatguru/Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nilesh-satguru-954b44157/ Keynotes:Introduction (0:00) The BS belief (2:30)Empathy, sympathy, and compassion (4:35)We all suffer as humans (8:45)Lifestyle medicine (12:36)A non-judgemental, and open guide (15:24)We all have fears and the journey of self-improvement (18:05)More on clarity (22:38)Decision-making (24:45)Your work is your greatest vehicle for your personal growth (28:37)Serving people in the most impactful way  (32:41) “Choose compassion, focus on connection.” - Nilesh (35:38)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 55 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 55’s guest is Mohammad Tahir also known as “mo_t_ivate”. He’s a network engineer at Heathrow Airport and also a star on TikTok with nearly 200,000 followers. All of his videos are about little interesting facts about airports that you wish you knew but you didn’t know where to find out. On the back of this, he’s done many talks, especially in schools because all he wants to do is inspire children to believe whatever their dreams are that they’re possible. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Mo_t_ivate’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MohammadTaherFollow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mo_t_ivateFollow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo_t_ivate/ Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)“What are you going to do with the rest of your life?” (2:00)When you like what you are doing (4:51)When too much is going on (9:33)Taking risks and also being strategic (16:35)The transition and the 80-20 rule (20:17)“The airport guy”  (29:29)The day you start to value yourself (34:42)Wait a minute and step back (38:02) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 54 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 54’s guest is Karaminder Ghuman. He is a polymath by trade. He’s a headshot photographer, a course builder, a community leader, a writer, a storyteller, and a filmmaker amongst many other things. I know Karaminder through the course side and I’ve seen much he’s obsessed with making sure the community is as good as possible and how important that human connection is wherever you go. This is a really interesting discussion and it goes to lots of different directions. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Karaminder’s Website: https://karaminderghuman.com/Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karaminder/Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaminderghuman/ Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)The truth inside the story and conformation bias (1:26)Treasure relationships (5:51)Mistakes and failures (8:13)Setting a target for yourself (16:17) Being present (18:47)Taking care of your mental health  (21:55)Setting up a system (23:30)The ideal work week (25:39) You have to live life (30:15)Hug your mum (31:26)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 53 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 53’s guest is Natalie Costa. She's the founder of Power Thoughts Incorporated. It's a teaching, coaching, and mindfulness service aimed at teaching kids to deal with their emotions and the negative feelings that they have. It's not about hiding those emotions away but dealing with them in a healthy way that promotes good habits which can take them further into adulthood. Natalie was a teacher for 15 years and loved the classroom but she just see all these problems of anxiety creeping amongst children more and more and wanted to do something about it. She's now helped over 4,000 children through her methods. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Natalie’s Website: https://www.powerthoughts.co.uk/Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliecostaconfidencecoachFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerthoughtsnc/ Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)Practice makes perfect (2:20)Talking about burnout (7:15)Working for yourself and doing something you love (9:25)What lights you up? (20:41)All about balance  (24:21)Space, play, and connection (27:47)Structure helps (31:34)The better version of yourself (32:13)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 52 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 52’s guest is Rohit Jethwani. He’s an actor, choreographer, and dancer. He’s currently in Mumbai working on a Bollywood film as an assistant director for Karin Johar. For the non-Indian people out there, that’s a really big deal. Rohit’s gone viral many times on Instagram for his dancing. If you watch it yourself, I’m sure you’ll fall in love with his infectious and joyful style. After studying in the United States, he moved back to Mumbai, India to chase his dreams of becoming a Bollywood superstar and I’m not going to bet against him.  I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juniorjethu/?hl=en Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)Share your ideas and inspire others (1:31)The decision to take the leap (8:35)The massive shift and taking risks (12:54)Talking about validation and confidence (16:57)The next steps  (20:17)Taking it step by step (22:57)Leveling up and connecting to people (26:19)The bigger picture and the human potential (29:25)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 51 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 51’s guest is Jivraj Singh Sachar. He’s the host of Building the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast whilst also working a day job at AngelList. By the time this episode comes out, Jivraj would have interviewed over a hundred entrepreneurs from the Indian space including some of the biggest names of billionaires and unicorn companies - and he is only in his early twenties!    I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Jivraj:  https://www.angellistindia.com/Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jivraj_sachar?lang=enFollow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jivrajsinghsachar/ Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)Experimentation (1:40)To have amazing and fulfilling conversations (6:52)Priorities, time, and energy management (10:47)Health, friendships, and following through with your decisions (17:15)You have to equally be good at saying no than saying yes (23:19)Creating something of value (28:35) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 50 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 50’s guest is Aishwarya Balaji. She’s the co-founder and CEO of A Fresh Sip - a growing alcohol-free beverage platform.She’s a serial Silicone Valley entrepreneur and has started multiple businesses and advised countless others on how to grow and scale in a sustainable way. She’s given talks globally including at TEDx. I’m sure you’ll love hearing her story today.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Aishwarya:  https://www.aishwaryabalaji.com/Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_aishFollow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theaish/ Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)Being inauthentic and trusting yourself  (1:37)You are the brand  (5:16)When you build a business authentically, it takes a life of its own  (7:07)Debunking a myth and having control over how things affect us  (9:28)Your life purpose (13:32)“I give myself permission to not be perfect.” - Aish (18:29)Trying it in small doses (22:25)A chance to be grounded and trusting the process (26:09)100% success rate, 0% failure rate (28:01)   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 49 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 49’s guest is Zoe van Liere also known as a professional wild child. She’s the founder of the Shadow Works School which sounds more nefarious than it actually is. It's all about bringing the ideas at the back of your mind or that are in your subconscious and bringing them in your conscious mind so you can deal with them and understand yourself truly and move on with your life. It's work that she loves doing and you have to understand this when you hear her speak.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Zoe: https://www.professionalwildchild.com/Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profwildchildFollow her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/professionalwildchild Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)Follow your heart or your intuition? (1:42)Get to know yourself better (5:28)Living your authentic self (8:28)A sense of community and traveling (11:57)The challenges of balance (17:16)To truly be yourself at home and finding your tribe (21:10)Treasures in your emotions and adding value to people’s lives (23:34)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 48 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 48’s guest is Toni Koraza. He is the founder of MadX.Digital. He’s had quite a crazy career. He started off working in embassies then he taught English for National Geographic in China but had to end that early when COVID struck. When he returned to Europe, he was not sure what to do with his life. He started writing and found out he loved that, merged it with his passion for business to create his marketing agency. Since this recording, Tony has become a good friend of mine.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Toni:  https://www.madx.digital/Follow him on Medium: https://tonikoraza.com/Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-koraza/ Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)Amazing and relatable people (2:26)It’s not one size fits all. (4:04)The weird guy (7:14)Fearful and capable (12:50)Going completely clean (16:44)Engaging more than stressful (19:41)The idea of the lifestyle (23:03)Managing your energy more than your time (27:18)Managing your time (31:52)Freeing your mental bandwidth (36:11)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 47 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 47’s guest is Rebecca Thompson. She’s the founder of Ecosy Travel. She’s made several pivots in her life from working with the British Civil Service to working as a Senior Policy Adviser for Environment Advocacy Association to being her own boss and founder. Each of these decisions was hard in its own way and by listening today,  you’ll understand how she made these decisions. Topics discussed in this episode:How to overcome toxic thoughts. How to deal with negative thoughts. How to overcome negative thoughts. Why it's important to deal with your negative thoughts. How to handle negativity. Why it's important to go good to others. Why it's important to be good to others. How to be more forgiving towards yourself. How to be more mindful about your thoughts. How to manage your negative thoughts. How to manage your toxic thoughts. How to manage your thoughts. How to deal with negativity. Why it's important to deal with your own negativity.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Rebecca:  https://ecosytravel.co.uk/Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-thompson-52417021/ Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)Rejecting an idea (1:40)Taking the first step (3:50)We are who we are (8:43)Giving your full capacity (10:20)Listen to yourself more (13:02)Finding something that works for you (17:56)Keeping structure and finding balance (21:24)A successful lifestyle (26:55)Being more aware (28:12)   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 46 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 46’s guest is Ryan Duffy. He’s the head of operations and creative partnerships for audio at Medium. He started his career as a Hollywood agent so he’s representing some of the top talents in the film and TV industry. Yet he found that it didn’t really align with his values and he turned to the tech start-up space where he’s founded multiple companies. Now he really enjoys creating audio courses and he’s interviewed me for my own audio course and I can tell you he’s great at it but he’s always striving to do what matters to him and to make sure he is living his life aligned with his values. Topics discussed in this episode:How to be more intentional about your goals. Why it's important to be intentional about what you want from life. How intention can change your life. How to use your intentions to achieve your goals. Why your intention is more important than your goals. How to be more intentional about your life. Intention is better than goals. Set intentions before taking action. The importance of intention in life. The importance of intention in your career. How intention helps you achieve your goals. How to be more intentional about your time. How to achieve balance through clear intentions. Why you should set clear intentions before pursuing a goal. How intentions work.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportFind more about Ryan:  https://knowable.fyi/Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpatrickduffy/Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/duffycommaryan Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)Taking the plunge (1:46)Emotions in the workplace (3:01) You can be doing really well and  be unhappy(15:49)Identity (19:56)When balance is still an issue  (24:49)Delegation and letting it go (28:55)Intentionality and deliberation in your life  (28:22) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 45 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 45’s guest is Vishaal Virani. He’s the head of UK Health at YouTube. Vishal had an interesting career path. He started off as a doctor then he went to management consulting before specializing in health tech and became an expert in that area. So much so that he was invited to give lectures at different universities to speak out about how much the digital revolution is helping people in the health industry. With his background, his role at YouTube seems like a perfect fit, and his mission is to help people like you and me find the videos that will actually make a difference and that are reliable in the information that they give so that we can be better informed and make better health-conscious decisions.Topics discussed in this episode:How to make informed decisions. How to make better decisions in life. Why it's important to measure the impact of your actions before making a decision. How to approach important decisions. How to identify the most impactful actions in your career or business. How to make better decisions about your life, health, and career. What to do before making important decisions. How to make smarter decisions. How to make better work decisions. How to make better career decisions. How to achieve a good work-life balance.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Vishaal:  https://doctorpreneurs.com/Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vishaal-virani-mbbs-a58a315a/ Keynotes:Introduction (0:00)Never give up. (2:13)The opportunity to see what else is out there (7:10)Talking about balance and burnout (13:42)The freedom to explore new ideas (18:34)The importance of making an impact (21:18) Working smart vs working hard (24:44)Do something that you love. (27:20)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 44 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 44’s guest is Adam Erhart. He was a commercial pilot, it sounds like it was his dream but he hated it and he was getting burnt out so he quit his job and became a digital marketing expert. From there, he created a YouTube channel where he has hundreds and thousands of subscribers, and he is much more fulfilled and living a happier life. He is going to share his insights into that career switch and how he manages to keep on top of his commitments and his time I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels.Topics discussed in this episode:Why it's important to know what you actually want in life. How to bring more meaning into your life. Why it's important to make big changes when your back is against the wall. Follow your curiosity. Why you should pay more attention to your personal interests. How to create goals that really matter to you. How to know what you really want in life. Why you shouldn't be stubborn with your career path. Why you should be flexible about your professional path. How to define success in your own term. Follow your own definition of success.You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Adam:  https://www.adamerhart.com/Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamerhartFollow her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adamerhartvideo  Keynotes:Unachievable equilibrium (2:09)The realisation (7:47)The switch (11:25)Finding the value and balance and goals (15:54)Enjoyment, working smarter, and making a difference (23:35)The most arrogant thing to say. Ever. (33:10)You’re going to die. (39:14)    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 43 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 43’s guest is Michelle Woo. She’s the editor of Forge, the Medium publication all about self-help and self-development. She’s had a varied history as both a journalist and an editor and she even published her own book called ‘Horizontal Parenting: How to Entertain Your Kid While Lying Down’ which received rave reviews. In her role as an editor in Forge, she’s read hundreds of thousands of articles by people trying to help other people to grow. She has to look at them and work out what’s really going to make a difference and what’s actually going to help the reader which makes her a perfect guest for my show.  Since this interview is recorded, she has now left Medium and is now the head of the travel section at the Los Angeles Times.Topics discussed in this episode:Why you should have more free time on your schedule. Why creatives improve when they spend more time away from their craft. Why you should make more time to have everyday experiences. Why it's important to be mindful of your daily experiences. How to bring more meaning to your work life. How to be more mindful of what gives you energy. Why it's important to look for help and support. Why it's important to appreciate the small things in life.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels.  You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Michelle:  https://www.michellewoo.com/Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellewooFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woopics/ Keynotes:Go big or go home. (2:17)When the whole balance isn’t there (5:29)Inhale and exhale years (7:19)The impossible question (10:15)Focus (13:07)Having the support system (16:16)Inbox 0 (20:48)The transition (25:10)Gratitude vs frustration (29:41)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 42 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 42’s guest is Pete Sena. He is the founder of Digital Surgeons. They started with only $5,000 in the bank and they built it into a multi-million-dollar business with over 50 employees. Pete finds that his ADHD has had a big impact on his life and the best style of work-life balance for him. He is always thinking about how he can make his mind calm but also make the best use of the way his brain works.Topics discussed in this episode:How to better manage your negative emotions. How to turn your ADHD into an asset. Why it's important to let your negative emotions out. How to be more candid. How to say what you feel without sounding like a bad person. Why it's important to label your feelings. Non-violent communication and how it can help you achieve balance. How to balance your mind and life. How to calm your mind. Why you should communicate your feelings to others. Why it's important to pay attention to your emotions. Why you should prioritize your mental health over your friends.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-supportFind more about Pete:  https://www.petesena.com/Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/petesenaFollow him on Medium: https://petesena.medium.com/ Keynotes:Fake it until you make it? (2:32)Toxic relationships (4:15)I was that guy. (9:13)We teach people how to treat us (18:16)Striving for harmony (21:07)Time blocking  (26:39)Purpose, autonomy, and mastery (30:06)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 41 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 41’s guest is Simon Ong. He is a life coach and business strategist. Simon’s focus is on energy and how you can use it to lead you to the right way in achieving your goals and what really matters to you. He has won many awards for his coaching as one of the most sought-after coaches in the world. He started his career in investment banking but realized that what he was doing on the side had so much power and could change so many people’s lives. In order to help him in this mission,  he is releasing his new book called ‘Energize’ which would be released in early April. It might be already out by the time you are listening to this podcast. I’ve had an early copy myself and I can vouch for how amazing his insights are and how much I’ve enjoyed the way he tells stories. Topics discussed in this episode:Why you should manage your energy instead of your time. How to make the most out of your workdays. How to better manage your time. Manage your energy instead of your time. How to increase your energy levels. Your energy influences your productivity and presence with others. Why exercise helps you be more productive. It's better to manage your energy than your time. Manage your energy, not your time. How to manage your energy and be more productive.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Simon:  https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderongFollow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonalexanderoFollow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/?hl=en Keynotes:Working until you drop mentality (2:32)The most important journey  (5:04)Success defined by a job title (6:42)Cornerstone habits, productivity and being present (11:22)The right level of balance (18:48)Being kinder to yourself (22:43)Bigger projects and delegating tasks (24:46)Embracing an attitude of gratitude (27:10)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 40 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 40’s guest is Brian Pennie. He’s an author, speaker, lecturer, and life-change strategist. Brian was a heroin addict and this led to massive health problems. He technically died several times at a hospital but he turned his life around. He got himself cleaned, studied for a Ph.D. in neuroscience to understand how the brain works and why is anxiety making him prone to this addiction? He’s enjoyed it so much. He’s lectured and is an expert in the subject now. What’s fantastic about his experience is that he has experienced it personally and he has the science to back it up too which gives it a unique perspective that can make a difference in how people think so they can challenge their anxiety and what’s happening in their own mind. His book titled "Bonus Time" dives into his fascinating stories in more detail and I really recommend it.Topics discussed in this episode:How to bring real change in your life. Why real change takes time. How to set yourself up for positive sustainable change. How to prioritize the aspects of your life that you should work on. Why it's important to take baby steps. What to do if you want to make a change in your life. Why it's hard to make a change in your life. How to achieve the change you want in your life.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Brian: https://www.brianpennie.com/Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PennieBrianFollow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianpennie78 Keynotes:Toxic positivity, mindfulness and the right context  (2:13)Micro habits, addiction, and balance (8:00)Awareness is the holy grail (15:12)Flying at 10,000 feet (18:29)Playfulness as one of the core values (23:10)What is something that brings you joy in your life? (27:09)The secret sauce (29:35)Using adversity as fuel for growth (32:27)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 39 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 39’s guest is Nick Wignall. He’s a clinical psychologist, writer, teacher, and podcaster. He believes what’s really important in life is emotional fitness rather than emotional intelligence. He has written hundreds of articles about this and gained over a hundred thousand followers in Medium who believe in this idea too. He uses his day job where he helps real-life patients to inform the work that is put out there for wide and different people. He does a few courses as well and a podcast which is called Mind and Mics.I think we had a fascinating conversation all about how psychology impacts what we are doing in our lives and how to make ourselves live the most fulfilling life we can. Topics discussed in this episode:How to handle your emotions better. Why it's important to be mindful of how you feel. It's not because something feels bad that it is bad. How to manage negative emotions. What to do to stick to healthy habits. How to be kind to yourself. How to achieve balance in life. How to deal with negativity. How to set boundaries with yourself to handle negative emotions. Why it's important to have internal boundaries. The importance of having internal limits in emotion management.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels.  You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Nick: https://nickwignall.com/Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ndwignallFollow him on Medium: https://medium.com/@nickwignall Keynotes:Feeling bad about feeling bad  (1:55)Never miss twice (8:48)The “toxic” label and setting boundaries (12:29)What do you actually have control of? (18:45)When your work aligns with your values (20:47)A creature of habit (22:52)Just because it feels bad doesn’t mean it is bad (31:01)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 38 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It's all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 38’s guest is Monika Sharma. She’s someone whom I have been friends with for over a decade now. She’s a full-time doctor but on the side, she is also a trainer and uses her fitness page Train with Doctor Mon to spread a positive message about how we can get fitter and healthier but without some of the negative connotations of the toxic beliefs about diet that other people might portray. She’s also looking to build a new interior design business as well. She does all of this at the same time. In this podcast, she shares how she manages to do that and keep herself fit and healthy. Topics discussed in this episode:How to be healthy without depriving yourself. How to lose weight without suffering from big limitations. How to stick to your health goals in the long term. How to become healthier starting today. What you can do to stick to your health goals. Why it's important to prioritize the long term.I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Monika: https://www.instagram.com/trainwithdoctormon   Keynotes:Prioritising your health (2:10)Train with Doctor Mon (4:32)Balance in her own personal journey (7:53)When do you realise that it’s too late? (11:31)Making it achievable and making a sustainable change (16:41)A creature of habit (26:42)A successful lifestyle (29:03)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to episode 37 of the Mindful & Driven podcast! It’s all about how to not lose sight of what really matters whilst chasing your dreams.Episode 37’s guest is Varun Jindal. He’s a co-founder of Bollyshake and a marketer with over a decade of experience in social media marketing. He helped take Bollyshake from 0 to nearly 1,000,000 followers across platforms, making it a global hub for all things South Asian entertainment on the web. Building relationships with content creators across different countries was key to achieving success with a mission to spread desi culture and promote synergy & collaborations.Varun also worked led social strategy for Doritos at Frito-Lay for a period, even working on a Super Bowl advertisement, driving huge following to the brand’s Twitter. He most recently came in to rehaul Medium’s social presence. After this interview he actually parted ways with Medium, so expect some ground-breaking revelations. It was a pleasure to get Varun’s opinions and his outlook on life. One of the things that unite us is our mutual love for dance; his passion originating from his Punjabbawockeez days (Look them up. This university dance troupe is good fun.)Topics discussed in this episode:Why it's important to share your thoughts. You can't build a strong brand without being yourself. Why it's important to be your true self online. Why human connection is important at work. You can't succeed if you fake it. How to pursue your values. Why it's important to share your values online. How to build an authentic brand. How to find balance in life. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation! I'd love it if you could subscribe, leave me a review and follow me on social channels. You can find all my work and socials here:http://amardeepsparmar.comDownload my free Anti-Burnout Toolkit here:http://antiburnout.mindfuldriven.comUnited for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support Find more about Varun: https://www.bollyshake.com/Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vkj622/Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vkj622/?hl=en Keynotes:Authenticity is what really matters (1:45)Expectations vs reality (7:39)Connecting with people (12:48)Talking about priorities, change and consistency (20:03)The cloud worry and diving into it (32:33)  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Intro Music:"Himalayas" by Mona Wonderlick — bit.ly/youtube-monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free download: bit.ly/himalayas-download-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------