Conscious Conversations with Vikas Arora

From stacking shelves in his family’s East African–Indian shop to collaborating with global visionaries, Raj Kotecha’s journey is a striking testament to hustle and humility.   Born in Bolton to grandparents who journeyed from Gujarat, India to Africa and then the UK, Raj grew up in a modest household where work ethic and generosity were non-negotiable, lessons forged between school lessons and se...

Having had the pleasure of working with so many founders, I have had the opportunity to make a few observations.  Observations that can be summarised as mindset qualities that I have found to be a common thread amongst a majority of the founders I have worked with. This episode provides a brief insight into 12 such mindsets that have been contributing factors to their success and mindsets that eve...

An episode recorded some time ago with a truly amazing human being - Hema Vyas. This episode covers Hema's journey to where she is now empowering leaders and professionals to lead from the heart.  In the hustle bustle of the corporate landscape leaders tend to lead in a textbook fashion.  Hema guides us to take a deep step back, dive into our hearts and lead with compassion.   We touch on her pers...

12 months since the last episode I am now coming back to share more and dive even deeper.  Think of this as Season 2 of Conscious Conversations with insights from taking a step back over the last 12 months. This episode focuses primarily on what the last 12 months have taught me and what I am taking into 2025. Being comfortable with taking a step back Importance of setting boundaries Celebrating e...

“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” - Helen Keller  How many times have you been in a situation or felt that you do not control your happiness or own the right to your happiness? In this episode, I share my experience, my memories, and my definition of happiness. We chase so much, the next big thi...

Performing at their peak is a mindset that all athletes have, yet how can we perform at our peak in our day to day. This episode I would like to share a small sample of the hacks that I have adopted in my life to perform at my best.  From journalling to seeking counsel, to reflecting on past successes.  There are a multitude of ways, tools and techniques that we all find useful in our own way and...

The journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneur has always interested me so I thought I'd reach out to an old friend and colleague who has done just that.   Colette had a great career, promising and on the rise with one life changing occurrence that led her to a different purpose and path with natural medicine and nutrition. In this episode Colette shares her path to going back to u...

"This phenomenon of capable people being plagued by self-doubt has a name - the impostor syndrome. — Sheryl Sandberg "   Have you been there ?  Feeling like your efforts and skills are not enough, doubting your self or feeling a fraud. Imposter Syndrome has plagued us all at some point in our lives and on many occasion it can prevent us moving forwards, taking a chance or advantage of an opportuni...

"With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability one can build a better world." - Dalai Lama The power of confidence gives us the belief that we can successfully achieve anything we want. In this episode we uncover the journey of confidence through belief, vision, passion, desire, and grit with Dr. Shamoly Khera. Diving into our personal strengths our skills and abilit...

It's a new year, new beginnings, a time to reframe, a time to take time out before you dive deep into moving forward.  It's not too late to step back and I am sharing why.  There's no point in diving into the new plan if you have taken into account what you have achieved, what lessons you have learned, and how you have grown.  Play now to know how. Thank you for listening and being part of this jo...

Sleep plays such an important part of our health and especially healthy sleep.  So the question I asked my guest, Dr Kat Lederle is " What is good healthy sleep ? " In this episode we explore the importance of sleep and what steps we can take to ensure that we get a good nights sleep, as well as exploring why avoiding sleep can have a long term negative effect on our behaviour, mood, cognitive thi...

“If you want to change the fruits, you will first have to change the roots. If you want to change the visible, you must first change the invisible.” – T. Harv Eker A scarcity mindset prevents us from fulfilling our dreams, our goals, our vision.  It blinds us from the opportunities that are presented us and blocks us from attracting true abundance.   In this episode I share some of the telltale si...

As we enter the last quarter of the year there is still time to create your bang, to make a difference, to find purpose. In this episode I am sharing how you can still make the year count, even your resolutions or intentions for 2022 are still untouched or life has taken its course and you of yours. Some quick tips, simple techniques to prevent you from feeling overwhelm and to equip you with taki...

We are diving deep into flow here with my guest Sukhdev Benning, founder of Discover Your Flow. In this episode I'll be seeking a deeper understanding of flow from Sukhdev by diving into his journey, connection to self and nature. Sukhdev, through years of meditation practice, devotion to his craft - art and music - has found a state of flow that he has embodied as his own studying and learning fr...

We have all heard how the performance of a professional athlete is not just down to an athlete's physical ability but also mastering their mindset for focus, belief and growth.  In this episode I am joined by my dear friend and Olympian, World Champion - Colin Jackson to guide us through to think like an Olympian and the importance of small changes that can have a big impact. - creating a meaningf...

A break is what we all need from time to time not only when the going gets tough but even in situations where you feel lost, confused or you are at a cross roads. In this episode I share my experience that led to taking a time out, taking a moment to be with me and truly dive deep into my why, my purpose and what I want to do. We will touch on  importance of finding space for yourself knowing the...

From early experiences of fear to how fear be the hold on us preventing us from experiencing life to the fullest. In this episode I share my earliest memories of fear and its impact in my later years to embracing new strategies to overcome fear and taking a leap of faith to a new challenge. Tips and Tricks on how you can overcome fear and become better prepared for the unexpected redefining how we...

We are all faced with change at some point in our lives.  Some changes are unexpected, yet some we are fully of.  It is these changes that we find the hardest to adjust to.  In this episode we cover the pre-requisites of change that will equip you to prepare yourself for the changes that lie ahead as well embrace the change as an opportunity to grow and learn from. Follow me and message me on Inst...

"It’s Not What We Do Once in A While That Shapes Our Lives, But What We Do Consistently" Tony Robbins The power of a daily ritual or routine of mindfulness creates a foundation for greater thought, productivity and focus.  In this episode we will talk about how daily routines have changed my life and the daily routines that I find so meaningful. 

Episode 2 Having seen resolutions fail I have started to live a life full of intention.  Over the last few years I have felt more driven and purposeful in achieving my goals. In this podcast I share some of my tips to living a life of intention, with additional guidance inspired by the book "The One Word that Will Change Your Life"

Episode 1 A little window into my world.  What sparked the desire to share my journey.  In this episode you are going to hear a chance gift changed the course of my life completely as I embarked on a discovery that awakened a desire deep within  and started a journey full of endless possibilities.

A little context, a little welcome into what lies ahead with Conscious Conversations.