Maya Gudka

Refreshing Leadership with Maya - Career, Leadership & Life Design

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Hello there High Achiever! You're not alone. Here's the inside track on:- Career clarity for ambitious leaders who’ve outgrown their current role or story - Life design and work-life balance for high performers who don’t want to burn out - The “unwritten rules” of progression to C-Suite or Dream Role- Purpose, identity and dharma – when success on paper stops being enough - How the top 1% of leaders think about time, energy, money and long-term impactBecause inside the Exec Coaching room is where the real, edgy conversations on leadership are happening!

Author

Maya Gudka

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.mayagudka.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

43. How Meditation helped me through Trauma 18.06.2021

In the last few episodes, we highlighted the importance of mindfulness for digital wellbeing. We probably all know we need to meditate - but are we actually doing it? This episode is from the archive of Your Plate episodes with Maya and Aarti. The second in a 4-part mini-series on meditation, setting out their personal meditation journeys and how meditation has impacted them over the years I hope...

42. Why should I meditate? - The research, crystallised 10.06.2021

In the last two episodes, we touched on the importance of mindfulness for digital wellbeing. We probably all know we need to meditate - but are we actually doing it? Over the next few weeks, we review some previous episodes which look into this topic further. This episode is from the archive of Your Plate episodes with Maya and Aarti. The first in a 4-part mini-series on meditation, setting out th...

41. How to use social media well - the Research - with Maya Gudka 03.06.2021

Positive Impact of Social Media with Maya Gudka Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School.   This episode is from the second time Maya featured on The Braincare Podcast. https://app...

40. Social Media, Mental Health + my chat with Dr Rangan Chatterjee 28.05.2021

Social Media and Mental Health with Maya Gudka   Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School.    This episode is from the first time Maya featured on Braincare. Braincare is a podcast ser...

39. How do I tap into my intuition through Nature & Outdoor Intelligence? 20.05.2021

Welcome to the Golden Hour Podcast, with Maya Gudka.  Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys.   To find out more about Maya or get in touch visit: www.mayagudka.com  In this episode we’re joined by Fi Mc Millan, Coach & Adventurer. Fiona takes us though what Outdoor Intelligence...

38. A key to mental wellbeing - Self-Acceptance 13.05.2021

Welcome to the Golden Hour Podcast, with Maya Gudka.  Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School.  To find out more about Maya or get in touch visit: www.mayagudka.com   In the penul...

37. How do I use Social Media in a way that is good for my wellbeing? 06.05.2021

Welcome to the Golden Hour Podcast, with Maya Gudka.   Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School.   To find out more about Maya or get in touch visit: www.mayagudka.com     In this epis...

36. The 5am Club 15.04.2021

Welcome to the Golden Hour Podcast, with Maya Gudka. Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School.   In this episode, we look at the 5am Club or, as Maya implies, the 10pm bedtime club. Ma...

35. Coffee Rituals & Habit Deepening 08.04.2021

Welcome to the Golden Hour Podcast, with Maya Gudka. Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School.   In this episode we look at rituals to enable your Golden Hour. Maya looks at the habits...

34. Best Selling Author Nir Eyal: on Distraction, Time boxing & The Social Dilemma 01.04.2021

Welcome to the Golden Hour Podcast, with Maya Gudka. Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School. In this episode, Maya is joined my Nir Eyal, best-selling author, lecturer and investor....

34. How Planning can Change your Life 25.03.2021

Welcome to the Golden Hour Podcast, with Maya Gudka. Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School. In this episode, Maya looks at how effective planning can change your relationship with w...

33. How to figure out what you want and set goals 18.03.2021

Welcome to the Golden Hour Podcast. The Golden Hour Podcast is hosted by Maya Gudka. Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School. In this episode we’re looking at the way you set your goa...

32. What is a Golden Hour (in the context of our careers, leadership and life?) 11.03.2021

Welcome to the Golden Hour Podcast, with Maya Gudka Maya is an Executive Coach & Researcher; with a decade of experience as an Executive Coach, Maya has worked with hundreds of leaders, on their journeys. She is also researching the subject of executive development with top faculty at London Business School. In this episode Maya explains what a golden hour is and why she find them invaluable i...

31. The pros and cons of Intuitive Eating 04.04.2020

This latest podcast episode on intuitive eating was recorded about a month ago before the pandemic was in full force and ironically, the principles of intuitive eating are even more relevant during this period of huge change and uncertainty. Intuitive eating may sound like eating what you want - when you want - all day every day. Not quite. The concept is instead a set of principles rather than ri...

29. How to do a Q1 Review (even when a global pandemic has begun!) 31.03.2020

Everyone is facing different challenges at the moment. But we can still take a moment to reflect back on the last three months before looking ahead. For those of you who are taking daily walks or runs, pop this on and have a listen! If you’re a high achiever who wants BOTH Career Success & Confidence AND an extra 5+ hours a week to create an energised, inspired life, this is the podcast for yo...

28. How to Homeschool, do Deep Work, and stay sane (Pandemic edition!) 28.03.2020

With constraints can come creativity... If you’re a high achiever who wants BOTH Career Success & Confidence AND an extra 5+ hours a week to create an energised, inspired life, this is the podcast for you. To learn more about my executive coaching services for you and your team, here

27. What is Nutrigenetics? 13.03.2020

Is Nutrigenetics the future of Personalised Nutrition? Some scientists believe that genetic science is the holy grail of preventative medicine allowing us to tailor therapies and interventions according to an individual’s genetic make up. Did you know 99.9% of your DNA is genetically similar to other human beings? The 0.01% difference - that’s still 8 million genes - is responsible for the billion...

26. How to stay on track with your annual goals 06.03.2020

It’s March, we are a good couple of months into 2020. How is your energy, and do you remember your January goals or intentions? This is your opportunity to check in on those. In this short, rough & ready episode, Maya quickly looks back at Feb.  She describes a little experiment - her ‘no phone day’ - and the inspiration behind this. For one day, convenience was no longer king! Even photos wer...

25. How to make the most of digital relationships 28.02.2020

Do you make the most of your digital relationships? Or are you haphazard or intentional about the way you interact online?  Today, digital relationships are a key facet of our relationships. But what exactly do we mean by digital relationships? How many such relationships can our brain handle? Maya shares some practical tips as well as some of her research into Positive Social Media to help us be...

24. What is MOAI? Tips on friendships as we age! 21.02.2020

You might have 500 plus Facebook friends but do you know who your MOAI are? In this episode we delve into the importance of friendship connections and the interesting Japanese concept of MOAI - your inner circle of 5 friends whom you keep from childhood to old age. Friends can be the family you choose - they “replenish your cup”. They are often the first ones you call with good news or the ones yo...

23. How to embrace the Power of Touch 14.02.2020

This Valentine’s Day we bring you simple ideas of how to connect with your loved ones - focused around touch. So hopefully you can touch your screens less and your favourite people more! Hugs, massage, and even more subtle contact, we’ve got it covered, with the evidence to back it up. If you’re a high achiever who wants BOTH Career Success & Confidence AND an extra 5+ hours a week to create a...

22. Our January Review! 08.02.2020

Goals - not just for January! In this quick round-up, we run through some incremental improvements we’ve made, from ginger tea to fitness progress; as well as areas of challenge like sleep. Join in and let us know how your January went, @mayagudka or @aartibhanderishah on Instagram. If you’re a high achiever who wants BOTH Career Success & Confidence AND an extra 5+ hours a week to create an e...

21. Top Decluttering tips for Kitchen, Wardrobe and Digital Space 31.01.2020

Having spent time discussing pragmatic approaches as well as the psychology of decluttering in Part 1, part two zooms in on specific areas: - Kitchen: labelling (yes, you'll be convinced by the end of the segment, to start labelling!) - Wardrobe: basic systems as well as little tips for staying on top of ours and our kid's wardrobes - and do you, like one of us, love an e-bay clothes bundl...

20. Basic Decluttering Hacks 24.01.2020

Continuing our January "things" theme with a two-part focus on DECLUTTERING! We rate our decluttering status on a scale of Zero to Marie Kondo; Maya shares some specific January decluttering hacks and methods - hint: Marie Kondo’s method is not always appropriate at this time of year. Sometimes trying to spark joy will actually just spark a lot of pain and exhaustion instead - there are...

18. How to stick to Veganuary! 17.01.2020

Have you embraced Veganuary? Or are you attempting to increase your plant-based intake? Are you missing cheese and the textures of meat protein? Tempted to give up? If you're struggling to stay on track or need some more inspiration, this episode is dedicated to you. We give you those much-needed nudges and support so you can aim for a plant focussed diet that is delicious but also not lacking...

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