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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!

Self-Improvement Personal Journals Coaching Education Society & Culture Entrepreneurship Business
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
50 minutes
Episodes
227
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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S2 E17: Modern Leadership Has Lost Its Soul with Rishad Ahmed

S2 E17: Modern Leadership Has Lost Its Soul with Rishad Ahmed

What made Rishad say this? In the period of AI transition do we have to worry about being dead inside?

Rishad Ahmed is an accomplished executive coach, speaker, trainer and author. As an AI Transition…

00:56:21  |   Fri 28 Jul 2023
S2 E16: Tata Group: Always Proving Their Critics Wrong with Mr T V Narendran

S2 E16: Tata Group: Always Proving Their Critics Wrong with Mr T V Narendran

In today's episode, I bring to you, not just a conversation but a *LEADERSHIP * SIMPLIFIED * MASTERCLASS* with none other than Mr T V Narendran, the CEO and MD of Tata Steel.  

Someone who inspires me…

00:46:45  |   Fri 21 Jul 2023
S2 E15: Maya: The Greatest Lie Ever Told with Srikumar Rao

S2 E15: Maya: The Greatest Lie Ever Told with Srikumar Rao

The man, the myth to the legend is with us today and he is popularly known as The Happiness Guru, Srikumar Rao.

He tells that the biggest illusion we have is Maya. It has been tricking us. 
Why is Maya…

00:41:11  |   Fri 14 Jul 2023
S2 E14 : Only Person Who Can Fix Your Team Is YOU with Morag Barrett

S2 E14 : Only Person Who Can Fix Your Team Is YOU with Morag Barrett

As much as professional relationships matter for an organisation, it also impacts our own health, job-satisfaction and overall well-being. They affect how we work, how we feel, and how we grow. 


And w…

01:00:38  |   Fri 07 Jul 2023
S2 E13: Was Steve Jobs A Tough Boss?

S2 E13: Was Steve Jobs A Tough Boss?

Today, I am joined by Rusty Gaillard, a remarkable individual who formerly held the esteemed position of worldwide director of finance at Apple.

But here's the kicker: Rusty realized that despite all …

00:51:27  |   Fri 30 Jun 2023
S2 E12: Do Black Lives Matter? With Paul Kix

S2 E12: Do Black Lives Matter? With Paul Kix

Buckle up for an epic ride on xMonks Drive! 

Get ready to dive headfirst into history as we chat with the incredible Paul Kix, author of the mind-blowing book, "You Have to Be Prepared to Die Before Y…

00:55:50  |   Fri 23 Jun 2023
S2 E11: Why Apple will Always Be in Fortune 500? With Rhett Power

S2 E11: Why Apple will Always Be in Fortune 500? With Rhett Power

Rhett's about to spill the tea on how to crack that elusive Fortune 500 code.

Oh, and get this—Rhett's gonna take us on a wild ride, battling it out between our inner voice and intuition.  He also exp…

00:50:40  |   Fri 16 Jun 2023
S2 E10 : Modi Knows India Better Than Anyone Else with Mohandas Pai

S2 E10 : Modi Knows India Better Than Anyone Else with Mohandas Pai

Mohandas Pai is here to drop some truth bombs: nobody gives a darn about you! Yep, that's right. 

The world keeps spinning, whether you're the next superstar or just a couch potato. 
But don’t worry, h…

00:56:39  |   Fri 09 Jun 2023
S2 E9: AI: A Friend Or A Foe With Satish Shenoy

S2 E9: AI: A Friend Or A Foe With Satish Shenoy

Ever wondered what it’s like to run seven marathons in seven continents? Yeah, us too. That’s why we invited Satish Shenoy, an advisor, author, speaker and runner who did that. 

But that's not all! Ou…

00:55:08  |   Fri 02 Jun 2023
S2 E8: R Anand - Midlife Crisis & Other Questions We Do Not Ask

S2 E8: R Anand - Midlife Crisis & Other Questions We Do Not Ask

When purpose becomes the very exact reason we are stuck.!!

Yeah! Let that sink in. 

What are the other truths that haunt us in the middle of our lives, when we realize that we have not lived up to our …

00:48:58  |   Fri 26 May 2023
S2 E7: Raju Narisetti - Are You Being A Good Ancestor?

S2 E7: Raju Narisetti - Are You Being A Good Ancestor?

Are You Being a Good Ancestor? Raju Narisetti poses this intriguing question, while urging us to reflect on our role in shaping the future. 

In this episode on xMonks Drive, Narisetti, former journali…

00:52:19  |   Fri 19 May 2023
S2 E6: Shantharaju B S - You Are The Creator Of Your Destiny

S2 E6: Shantharaju B S - You Are The Creator Of Your Destiny

In this episode of xMonks Drive, listeners are invited to delve into the complexities of the human experience through the lens of one man's inspiring journey. Through the conversation with former CEO…

01:03:56  |   Fri 12 May 2023
S2 E5: Hari TN - Everyday Bias: Finding Inspiration In Unlikely Places

S2 E5: Hari TN - Everyday Bias: Finding Inspiration In Unlikely Places

Looking for inspiration in all the wrong places? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Join us on our latest podcast episode, "Finding Inspiration in the Ordinary," as we chat with mindfulness leadersh…

00:51:06  |   Sat 06 May 2023
S2 E4: Abhishek Gupta - We Are Entitled To Nothing

S2 E4: Abhishek Gupta - We Are Entitled To Nothing

You know what's the worst thing we humans do? We take things for granted. 
We forget how fragile life is and act like we're entitled to everything. But this episode is here to remind us of the reality…

00:53:41  |   Fri 28 Apr 2023
S2 E3: Sandeep Jethwani - Why We Make Bad Investment Decisions?

S2 E3: Sandeep Jethwani - Why We Make Bad Investment Decisions?

Investing can be a tricky game, and despite our best efforts to make rational decisions, emotions often come into play. Fear and greed can cloud our judgment and lead to bad investment decisions. 

But…

00:58:33  |   Fri 21 Apr 2023
S2 E2: Deepak Kothari - Painting A Blank Canvas: Deepak's Entrepreneurial Journey of FTCash

S2 E2: Deepak Kothari - Painting A Blank Canvas: Deepak's Entrepreneurial Journey of FTCash

Did you know that over 80% of small businesses in India are self-funded and lack access to formal credit? That's a staggering figure that highlights the challenges faced by micro-business owners in g…

00:41:47  |   Mon 10 Apr 2023
S2 E1: Ramkumar Narayanan -  From Line Leader to CXO: Flexibility in Purpose

S2 E1: Ramkumar Narayanan - From Line Leader to CXO: Flexibility in Purpose

As we kick off this brand-new season, I can feel the excitement bubbling up inside me!

With a remarkable ability to speak comfortably in front of audiences, our guest Ramkumar's story is filled with i…

00:45:23  |   Mon 03 Apr 2023
Season 2: What's Inside?

Season 2: What's Inside?

It's time for Season 2 of The xMonks Drive!🎙️

Get ready to indulge in a world full of captivating stories and intriguing conversations.

While Season 1 focused on the WHY, Season 2 is all about the HOW.…

00:03:00  |   Mon 27 Mar 2023
Ep 108 - Spilling The Beans - Finale Special

Ep 108 - Spilling The Beans - Finale Special

It is the grand finale episode. It has to be a banger! 
So here we present the Unscripted and Unfiltered Gaurav Arora, taking the heat of the spotlight. 
Listen to him going off the record about his jo…

00:45:00  |   Wed 15 Mar 2023
Ep 107 - Karen Craggs-Milne - Why Did An Assault Survivor Choose To Forgive?

Ep 107 - Karen Craggs-Milne - Why Did An Assault Survivor Choose To Forgive?

TW: Discussions on Assualt And Trauma

In this episode of The xMonks Drive, we hear from Karen, a survivor of assault, who shares her story of strength, resilience, and forgiveness. 

Today's episode is …

00:46:12  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
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