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The xMonks Drive

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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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
50 minutes
Episodes
227
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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S2 E77: Real Estate is where you need to be ft. Sunil Tulsiani

S2 E77: Real Estate is where you need to be ft. Sunil Tulsiani

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 for…

01:02:34  |   Fri 25 Oct 2024
S2 E76: Reaching 100 million lives with Ravi Gundlapalli!

S2 E76: Reaching 100 million lives with Ravi Gundlapalli!

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 im…

00:49:30  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
S2 E75: When you fall the only way is Upwards ft. Ankit Jhamb

S2 E75: When you fall the only way is Upwards ft. Ankit Jhamb

250in 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 …

01:15:05  |   Fri 11 Oct 2024
We knew something was wrong before 26/11 ft. Former Intelligence Officer Prabhakar Aloka

We knew something was wrong before 26/11 ft. Former Intelligence Officer Prabhakar Aloka

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 A…

00:56:49  |   Fri 04 Oct 2024
S2 73: The Economy of our Country shouldn't be decided by the Rich ft. Arun Maira

S2 73: The Economy of our Country shouldn't be decided by the Rich ft. Arun Maira

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, …

01:17:06  |   Fri 27 Sep 2024
S2 E72:  Working alongside Mark Zukerberg and Sheryl Sandberg ft. Kirthiga Reddy

S2 E72: Working alongside Mark Zukerberg and Sheryl Sandberg ft. Kirthiga Reddy

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 …

00:49:28  |   Fri 20 Sep 2024
S2 E71: Water has memories, it carries trauma ft. Krishna Madappa

S2 E71: Water has memories, it carries trauma ft. Krishna Madappa

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 con…

01:03:47  |   Fri 13 Sep 2024
S2 E70: Self-Actualization and Ecocentric Leadership ft. Allison Shultz

S2 E70: Self-Actualization and Ecocentric Leadership ft. Allison Shultz

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 th…

00:45:43  |   Sat 31 Aug 2024
S2 E69: Self-awareness is not what you think it is ft. Tasha Eurich

S2 E69: Self-awareness is not what you think it is ft. Tasha Eurich

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 …

00:54:48  |   Mon 26 Aug 2024
S2 E68: Can You Rewire Your Brain? Ft. Rajeev Peshawaria

S2 E68: Can You Rewire Your Brain? Ft. Rajeev Peshawaria

In 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 p…

00:46:57  |   Fri 16 Aug 2024
S2 E67: Coaching doesn't have black and white answers ft. Jeremy Earnshaw

S2 E67: Coaching doesn't have black and white answers ft. Jeremy Earnshaw

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 insight…

00:54:53  |   Mon 12 Aug 2024
S2 E66: Your career path is as unique as your fingerprint ft. Abhijit Bhaduri

S2 E66: Your career path is as unique as your fingerprint ft. Abhijit Bhaduri

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 car…

00:52:27  |   Fri 02 Aug 2024
S2 E65: Innovation isn't about creativity or ideas ft. Stephen Shapiro

S2 E65: Innovation isn't about creativity or ideas ft. Stephen Shapiro

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 cha…

00:41:06  |   Mon 22 Jul 2024
S2 E64: Do we really need mentors? ft. Dr. Ruth Gotiyan

S2 E64: Do we really need mentors? ft. Dr. Ruth Gotiyan

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.…

00:44:10  |   Sat 13 Jul 2024
S2 E63: Motivation is overrated ft. Nadezhda Mihaylova

S2 E63: Motivation is overrated ft. Nadezhda Mihaylova

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 un…

00:43:18  |   Sat 06 Jul 2024
S2 E62: More than 70% of coaches can't actually coach ft. David Clutterbuck

S2 E62: More than 70% of coaches can't actually coach ft. David Clutterbuck

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 co…

00:36:48  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
S2 E61: Are You Unknowingly Addicted to Suffering? ft. Rollin Mccraty

S2 E61: Are You Unknowingly Addicted to Suffering? ft. Rollin Mccraty

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 base…

00:58:43  |   Fri 21 Jun 2024
S2 E60: The Power Of Personal Branding ft. Siddharth Deshmukh

S2 E60: The Power Of Personal Branding ft. Siddharth Deshmukh

People connect with people and that's all we need to know.

Remember the days when our personal brands were confined to our visiting cards but now in this digital age, it's a whole different thing. 

Per…

00:40:16  |   Sat 15 Jun 2024
S2 E59: The Right Leaders Ask, They Don't Answer ft. Bob Tiede

S2 E59: The Right Leaders Ask, They Don't Answer ft. Bob Tiede

Leadership is not about answering, it's about asking!

This episode of The xMonks Drive is all about understanding these questions and how to leverage them for transitioning into a better leader.

We hav…

00:46:54  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
S2 E58: Master The Art Of Networking

S2 E58: Master The Art Of Networking

In this episode of the xMonks Drive, we will explore the impact of building meaningful relationships. 

Our host Gaurav gets candid with Charles Byrd, a relationship-building expert, who shares insight…

00:43:03  |   Sat 25 May 2024
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