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!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 227
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
S2 E37: 30 Years Of Tech, But What About People? ft. Lenwood Ross
Digital transformation. It's one of the hottest buzzwords in business. But what does it actually mean and why does it matter? In this episode, we cut through the hype and jargon to explore the real i…
S2 E36 : Scare Employees = Lose Employees ft. Renelle Everett Darr
I don't know about you, but I think we could all use some inspiration when it comes to leadership lately. The world feels more divided than ever. Trust is fleeting. People feel burnt out and afraid o…
S2 E35: Why Leaders Don't Ask For Help ft. Hortense De Gentil
Leadership advisor Hortense shares her journey to becoming an "unlocked leader" - one who has freed themselves from mental obstacles and self-limiting beliefs to connect authentically and lead with h…
S2 E34 : Sam Altman Warns AI Could Kill Us All. Really??? Ft. Nell Watson
"With great power comes great responsibility.” As AI grows more capable, how will we stay aligned with ethics and human values? It’s something to ponder.
Nell has been working with AI since the early…
S2 E33: Everybody Wants To Be A Tedx Speaker ft. Matt Abrahams
What does it mean to be an exceptional communicator? What separates those who converse with confidence from those who crumble under pressure?
In today's episode of The xMonks Drive, we have with us t…
S2 E32: Vision Statements Are Poor At Motivating People with Edward Morrison
Discover the balcony view great leaders need. Edward Morrison joins us to share insider tips on mastering the balancing act.
We spill secrets on motivating teams, solving thorny problems, and aligning…
S2 E31: Networking Was Icky & Manipulative with Judy Robinett
Nothing happens without people. In this episode, superconnector Judy Robinett shares why relationships are the foundation for success.
Judy explains how she moved beyond transactional "networking" to …
S2 E30: Suffering: The Cause of Violence with Jerry Colonna
How to Create Belonging in a World of Suffering
In this episode, Gaurav talks to Jerry Colonna, the CEO of Reboot.io and a renowned executive coach, about how to deal with the heartbreak and violence …
S2 E29: Why We Need Reverse Mentorship with Ramkumar Narayanan
How can somebody be 110 percent consumed?
Today’s guest is one of those people who is such a deep thinker, that just one episode with him was not enough.
He is Ramkumar Narayan, theVP Technology and …
S2 E28: Clear Communication Is Uncomfortable with Ben Guttmann
How many times have you struggled to get your message across, to understand what someone else is saying, or to deal with a conflict or a misunderstanding?
How many times have you wished you could com…
S2 E27: We Have Passed The Tipping Point of Climate Change with Dr Elisabet Sahtouris
We have crossed the point of NO RETURN!
This Earth we are living on, we have ignored its cry for help.
What happened to us? We used to be able to talk to plants, animals and nature.
When did we lose th…
S2 E26: How Zomato Survived The Pandemic? with Sanjeev Bhikhchandani
Join us for a casual chat with Sanjeev Bhikhchandani, the man behind Naukri.com and a lot more. In this episode, he spills the beans on how it all started.
Back in '97, he was just an average guy taki…
S2 E25: Human Minds Can't Decode Exponential Change with Gary A. Boles
Today we are going to meet someone who has shaped the way we work and lead in the 21st century, Gary Boles, the co-founder of eParachute, and the author of The Next Rules of Work
Gary is also a frequ…
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…
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. Jind…
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 t…
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 …
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 attent…
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…
S2 E18: I Didn't Realise How Poor I Was ft. Greg Beebe (Executive VP Sennheiser)
The OG Rags To Riches Story of Greg Beebe!
Today, I want to take you on a journey of discovery, of wonder, of curiosity.
I want to show you how ordinary people can do extraordinary things, how they ca…