The xMonks Drive

Taking ownership is sometimes lost in thin air. Hear John Livesay share his experience as a lifeguard and how he used those learning into doing better selling and storytelling.  John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companies’ sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John’s award-winning...

Your subconscious mind is being programmed even now. The way it tunes in is the way you respond to life. Explore the 5-step model that can help adults shift from childhood trauma by Shayamal Vallabhjee. For two decades, Shayamal Vallanhji has worked at the forefront of cutting-edge professional sport. Combining academic knowledge and practical, on-ground experience in Sports Science, Psychology, a...

If you are among those who stay away from complacency and embrace continuous learning, you would love to hear the cyclic formula to reinvent yourself from Mr. Sailesh Haribhakti. Mr. Haribhakti is a Chartered and Cost Accountant, an Internal Auditor, and a Certified Financial Planner & Fraud Examiner. He is a Board Chairman, Audit Committee Chair, and Independent Director at some of the countr...

What does it mean to live in a wheelchair after a spinal cord injury? A rare conversation with Prateek Khandelwal reveals the emotions that go behind loss of physicality. Hear his vision of building an accessible world for the inaccessible. Prateek Khandelwal is the Founder & Managing Director of RampMyCity, IBTB. He is also a social entrepreneur and TEDx Speaker. After suffering paraplegia du...

Why did this automobile designer leave his plush, cushy, and glamorous job and commit to creating solutions for the dusty, lackluster, and resource-constrained neighborhoods? It is mysterious and yet inspiring to see why chose this path. Nitin Sisodia Founder & CEO of Sohum Innovation Labs. He is also a 2010 Stanford India Bio-design fellow. Nitin is named ‘Top 20 innovators under 35’ 2013 by...

M.R. brings ideas, plans, success stories of how to build a world to help your next generation. An entrepreneur who was struck by the love for building communities which led him to explore philanthropy.  🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a...

We are always in need of solid business advice. When you look at the business giants at Amazon and Fortune 50, do you wish to meet the man who coached them? We have him here. Meet John Spence, the think tank, the master business acumen coach. John is your guy when it comes to figuring out business ideas and strategies. Click the play button to dive in. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.lin...

Choreography, Creativity, Coaching, and Coffee. Except for the letter 'C', it is hard to find a story stitching these words. Kevin Cottam's life of nomadic mind wandering has got to do something with these moments. Find out more. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify....

The story of a griefed mother who stirred a global revolution to support families who face and victims who succumb to drunken driving. Hear how Candace Lightner chose the path of leadership over being a mere grieving mother. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhlt...

D. Shivakumar brings 40 years of leadership experience to share those few values and ruling principles that would create a lasting impact for a business. Hear it from the renowned management thinker, leadership coach, and growth innovator on the lessons of surfing through the rough terrain of the corporate landscape without bruises.  🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav...

Puja Marwaha believes that children are the very foundation of every nation’s growth and development aspirations. She went on to become the CEO of Child Rights and You (CRY) has helped build a solid organizational framework for CRY which reflects the values of justice and equity for all children. She was awarded the Olga Alexeeva Memorial Prize for social innovation in 2018. 🔗 Connect with us: Li...

Why and how did this 16-year-old set on a journey to meet world leaders and international bureaucrats and diplomats? Listen to the story of self-exploration and conviction from our youngest guest. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vdhTjZlhltIt4e9YiBgMF?si=92853a15e3584...

What is self-ownership? What truly governs the notions and principles of self-ownership? Jules Goddard, the author of two bestselling books "Uncommon Sense and Common Nonsense" and "What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader" unravels three notions of self-ownership. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.i...

A veteran with 25 years of experience in General Management, Sales and Marketing, Rajesh Ramakrishnan is the Managing Director at Perfetti Van Melle India, the country’s leading confectionery player. Rajesh is responsible for the overall operations of the company for India and Nepal. An accomplished business leader and a seasoned marketing professional, Rajesh has worked across categories like Per...

Are you ready to set yourself free to drive your own exploration? Click the play icon to get introduced to the code that will help you construct your vision. Dive into this candid conversation about organizational leadership with Dr. Oleg Konovalov. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithgrv Spotify: https://open.spo...

Can one person help selflessly in solving hard and large problems such as the traffic problem, orphaned old people, the mentally disabled after having tasted the top business success and luxurious life with unimaginable comforts? This week we bring you the captivating story of Ravi Kalra, the Founder and President of The Earth Saviours Foundation. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...

When something bad happens to you on a repeat mode, it is obvious to feel sorry for yourself. But, pulling yourself out of a self sympathetic victim zone will help you transform and transcend into a higher plane of life. Tune in to explore how Patrick Hamilton Walsh stepped onto a path of glorious, goal-oriented self-realization.  🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaro...

Technology is touching every single moment of our life. It could be the smartwatch on the wrist, the camera that shows you to people on the other end of the world, or the phone that you are using now. In this episode, Brian Lenahan relieves us from the clutches of the unknown and helps you take control of your life with technology and AI. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/g...

Staying consistent, day after day is not easy. Only because you have to find balance with conflict and get comfortable with uncomfortable. Manoj Kohli, the Country Head of Softbank India and a leader for many aspiring entrepreneurs shares with us - "How to balance and co-exist with conflict while you emerge as a leader?" 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaro...

How do you rise when you are fired from a job? How do you convince yourself that what is holding you back are your fears? How far can you go to let a consistent flow of inspiration into your life? Tune in to this episode with Dr. Richard Barrett who will reveal how he found answers to these questions for himself and for others. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravarorag...

You have heard enough about unity and humanity but are you still struggling to experience it. Dr. Jim Garrisson articulates the deep sense of unity in humanity to help us realize how human we are. What does it take to bring the sense of oneness among all of us and yet stay unique to oneself? Join us on this spiritually introspective conversation. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....

Loss can strike you hard and you can shatter in minutes. But, the story you tell yourself and get others to follow is what will help you rise from the worst of our times. In conversation with Neeta Bhushan, we realize the power of one's own story. Neeta Bhusan is a well-known emotional health advocate championing emotional and mental health. She encourages other entrepreneurs and game-changer...

Even under pressure when you know how to travel through the metamorphosis of your inner game, you can still achieve positive transformation, irrespective of the complexities and challenging environment around you. Bob Anderson who had worked with global leaders on a first name basis reveals what is true leadership and the structural mechanics that help you achieve transformation. 🔗 Connect with u...

Marilyn Atkinson grew with exposure to stories that shaped her into a world-class coach. She brings her years of experience into coaching as a 77-year-old author who talks about how to thrive in what you choose to become across all paradigms of life. She reveals how to implement the Happiness Success Model that has worked for her and the rest of those who used it.  🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: ht...

Food gives the energy and nutrition for one's life, then what does yoga do? Why do we need yoga when we are receiving the necessary food and nutrition? Radha Rani brings her own experience of yoga on how much to use and how not to use for a fulfilling and happy life. She reveals the balance of food, yoga, and nutrition. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauravaroragrv...