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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!

The xMonks Drive Gaurav Arora

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    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

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!

    S2 E24: Leaders, Learn To Leverage Your Opponents with Greg Satell

    S2 E24: Leaders, Learn To Leverage Your Opponents with Greg Satell

    Today, we've got a heavy hitter in the world of leadership with us. Greg Settle. He is a world-class expert on leadership and transformational change. 
    Greg has helped hundreds of organizations across the globe navigate complex and disruptive changes.
    A Lecturer at Wharton, accomplished entrepreneur, global executive and one of the foremost experts on transformation and change today, Greg helps organizations overcome resistance to change and build a better future.
    It is an honour to have him on the show. 

     Greg Settle didn't just drop gems; he brought upon a leadership earthquake. Remember, leadership isn't about fancy titles; it's about rolling up your sleeves, empowering others, and unleashing change that becomes the new normal.

    Now, if you're ready to take action, here's your first step: hit that follow button right now, so you never miss an episode that could transform the leader in you.
    If you have a thirst for such a deep quest to be a better leader, a better coach or a better human, meet masters like Greg on The Coaching Conclave 2023.
    The Biggest Coaching Event Of The Year Returns in just 7 days! bringing you more than 50 brilliant leaders, coaches, the torch bearers and the best minds in the world, the people you have only wished to meet from far. 


    But wishes do come true friends. Register today at the coachingconclave.com. 


    Make a promise to unleash your true potential. I will see you again soon at The Coaching Conclave. 

    • 49 min
    S2 E23: Masculinity As A Concept Is Questionable ft. Jindy Mann

    S2 E23: Masculinity As A Concept Is Questionable ft. Jindy Mann

    Take a moment to think about the ideas of masculinity you have grown up with. How do they affect your life and the men around you?
     
    Our guest today comes with a mission to break down these norms. Jindy Mann everyone. A coach and mentor. And facilitator who works with men to help them discover and express their authentic masculinity.

    This conversation is for everyone, not just men. Help this episode reach the right people by leaving a rating and a review on either Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Every share counts. Every like counts. 

    In this episode, we explore Jindy's life, dented by the loss of his father at a tender age, and how it shaped his perception of what it means to be a man in a dual-patriarchal world. 

    As you listen, think about the assumptions you've carried about your own masculinity or that of the men around you. What does it truly mean to be a man in today's world, and how can we redefine those notions for a more fulfilling life?

    We humans are complex and messy creatures. We crave certainty in the form of patterns and neatly defined categories just to make sense of this world. And change is a threat to that.
    If you're already living by the definitions of others, how would you define life for yourself?

    Jindy's story is another inspiring example where individuals have boldly navigated the turbulent waters to reach their true potential, and to be their authentic selves.
    Meet Jindy Live at the coaching conclave with 50+ pioneers and thought leaders who are coming together to talk about Coaching To Unleash Human Potential. The tickets are available at 30% discount on www.thecoachingconclave.com.

    • 45 min
    S2 E22: Visionaries Are Damaged People Ft. Justin Breen

    S2 E22: Visionaries Are Damaged People Ft. Justin Breen

    Are visionaries born?
    Are they built?
    Can any everyday Joe or Jane become a visionary?

    That's the curveball I throw Justin right off the bat. His answer? Well, Justin's got a thing or two to say about that.

    Justin is not your typical PR guy. He is a visionary who sees things differently and helps others do the same. He has a knack for finding and telling stories that resonate with the media and the masses. He has worked with some of the most influential people in the world, from billionaires to celebrities to world changers.

    He's not talking about the Steve Jobs and Richard Bransons of the world – he's tipping his hat to folks who are the unsung heroes who redefine what it means to chase a vision.

    And if I have you here, please take a moment to follow this podcast on Apple or Spotify. As I always say I love reading your reviews. So please drop a feedback, a rating and review. Anything that helps us become better.

    So yeah, back to Justin! Can we really label everyone who follows a vision as a visionary? I mean, doesn't that water down the term?
    Well for all those questions we have Justin here.

    Also, the tickets for TCC2023 are hitting popular demands now. Do visit www.thecoachingconclave.com to book you seat.

    • 37 min
    S2 E21: Crack The Formula To Make India Super Power with Raju Reddy

    S2 E21: Crack The Formula To Make India Super Power with Raju Reddy

    From the streets of Nizamabad, India, to Silicon Valley, we were taken on the journey of Raju Reddy's evolution from employee to entrepreneur, the pivotal role of mentorship, and the power of giving back.

    This episode brings you to the epicentre of the power India holds. Raju draws a vision of where rural India will be the greatest job creators in the world. And in this quest, we cracked the formula that would make India the global economic powerhouse. 

    What is this secret insight? Find it out in this conversation.

    Do leave a review and a rating, we want to only do our best for you, and that's why your feedback is our priority. Thank you for listening.

    The Coaching Conclave is round the corner. Have you gotten a chance to visit-www.thecoachingconclave.com yet?

    • 57 min
    S2 E20: Do Women At Top Make Men Insecure with Sally Helgeson

    S2 E20: Do Women At Top Make Men Insecure with Sally Helgeson

    Sally starts her tale – women with amazing skills, entering workplaces big time. But guess what? These skills rarely hit the strategic and leadership radars.
    Hold on, swish sound – ah, got your attention now? Sally's lightbulb moment hits – great ideas from women get lost in the corporate hubbub. Aha, and that's how she steps into the world of women's leadership.
    Fast forward, and Sally spills about her three decades witnessing the women's leadership evolution. Confidence skyrockets, and organizations finally welcome women's A-game. 

    Sally's journey leads us to the heart of the matter: the transition from dominance to inclusivity in leadership. With thought-provoking insight, she dissects the underpinnings of power dynamics and offers a pathway to embracing a new mindset of inclusive leadership. Learn how coaching plays a pivotal role in guiding individuals beyond the confines of perception management, allowing them to focus on the contributions they are truly capable of making.

    • 47 min
    S2 E19: Your Trauma Is NOT Entirely Yours with Raj Sisodia

    S2 E19: Your Trauma Is NOT Entirely Yours with Raj Sisodia

    Not all stories are true. 
    Not all stories are helpful. Not all stories are healthy. 
    Some stories are distorted, some stories are incomplete, some stories are harmful. Some stories are holding us back, some stories are hurting us, some stories are killing us.
    In this episode, Raj Sisodia and I confront the stories that we have been telling ourselves about life and work. He reveals the traumas that he have experienced and inherited, and how it shaped his  choices and actions. 

    He does not do this to indulge in self-pity or to blame others. He did this to heal himself  and to heal others. He did this to create a new story, a story of compassion and wisdom, a story of purpose and meaning, a story of hope and joy.
    This episode is not for the faint of heart. 

    It is for those who dare to look at themselves and the world with honesty and courage. It is for those who want to make a difference, not only in business, but in life.
    This episode is for you.
    Reach out to me on LinkedIn, if you have any suggestions:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Gaurav-Arora
    TCC 2023: www.thecoachingconclave.com

    • 59 min

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This is a fantastic podcast that brings us back to our essential nature and beingness. Thank you Guarav for the incredible work.

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Great podcast for coaches

Gaurav has created a great podcast with thought provoking conversations with thought leaders and accomplished coaches. I find it to be an excellent resource to strengthen my coaching skills. If you are an aspiring coach or an accomplished coach, I would recommend that you check out this podcast.

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