The xMonks Drive

In this engaging episode of the xMonks Drive , we sit down with Abhijit Bhaduri, renowned author, columnist, and management consultant, to explore the multifaceted journey of building a fulfilling career and life. Abhijit shares profound insights on success, failure, and the inevitable evolution that comes with time and experience. Key Takeaways: The Dual Nature of Success and Failure : Understand...

Join us on the xMonks Drive for an enlightening conversation with Stephen Shapiro, author of "Best Practices Are Stupid" "Pivotal" and many more bestsellers. Discover 40 innovative strategies that challenge conventional thinking.  Stephen redefines innovation, emphasizing relevance over quantity of ideas. He shares a powerful basketball analogy, highlighting the importance of a...

This illuminating episode of The xMonks Drive features Dr. Ruth Gotian, the globally acclaimed Chief Learning Officer and Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine.   Named a top 20 mentor worldwide and hailed by Nature, Wall Street Journal, and Columbia University, Ruth was also ranked as the #1 emerging management thinker by Thinkers50 in 2021. Discover how men...

In this episode of The xMonks Drive, we have one of the most influential coaches Nadezhda Mihaylova joining us all the way from Bulgaria.  Join us and dive into the complexities of motivation as we unravel the myths that shroud this often misunderstood concept. Discover why true alignment lies in inspiration and energy rather than conventional motivational tactics.  Explore how work serves as a po...

If you are a coach this episode of the xMonks drive will do wonders for you. Our guest Prof. David Clutterbuck, who is a pioneer in coaching and mentoring shared his insights on Coaching Maturity. A concept that is born out of his idea and research. He shares how 70% of all the coaches he came across, couldn't actually coach. Understand what it means to be a mature coach. David introduces the...

In this enlightening episode of The xMonks Drive , we dive deep into the intricate relationship between the brain and the heart with our esteemed guest, Rollin McCraty.   Discover how our emotional baselines shape our perceptions and well-being, as Rollin explains the brain's role as a pattern recognition system and the amygdala's crucial function in discerning the familiar from the unfa...

People connect with people and that's all we need to know. Remember the days when our personal brands were confined to our visiting cards but now in this digital age, it's a whole different thing.  Personal Branding has gained a significant amount of importance in the past few years.  Almost everyone is now trying to leverage personal branding as a channel for more business.  But how do...

Leadership is not about answering, it's about asking! This episode of The xMonks Drive is all about understanding these questions and how to leverage them for transitioning into a better leader. We have with us Bob Tiede who runs a blog called Leading With Emotions , with an audience in 200 countries around the globe. Join us in this conversation and delve deeper into the art of asking questi...

In this episode of the xMonks Drive, we will explore the impact of building meaningful relationships.  Our host Gaurav gets candid with Charles Byrd, a relationship-building expert, who shares insights on connecting and thriving both personally and professionally. Discover the power of initial connections, the importance of providing value, and the necessity of consistent follow-up.  Charles expla...

What if happiness isn't about getting rid of problems, but choosing the ones you want?  Accompany us on a journey deep within the realms of Dharma and Sukha with none other than Steven Puri. This thought-provoking episode of the xMonks drive will dive into the essence of joy, the journey of finding your Dharma, and the secret to overcoming burnout. Discover how the Sukha Company turns product...

Embark on an exhilarating voyage into the uncharted waters of human cognition and emotion. Prepare to have your mind expanded and your perspectives challenged as we navigate the depths of high-level thinking and adult development, guided by our guest Dr. Darren Stevens's revolutionary Constructed Development Theory. Join us as we journey through the turbulent seas of traditional coaching asso...

There's no feeling more satisfying than loving what you do.  This episode of the xMonks Drive podcast is all about following our hearts and making sure, we do what we want to do.  Gary Crotaz who started his professional life as a Doctor shares his story and the challenges he faced as he quit his career to follow a childhood passion "Dance". However, he has also parted ways with dan...

Welcome to the Voice Revolution, where we turn up the volume on what it means to truly own your voice and rock the world with it!  In this episode, get ready to jam out with Arthur, the ultimate voice coach and visionary, as we dive deep into the wild and wonderful world of vocal mastery and empowerment. Picture this, a world where every voice is a powerhouse, where speaking isn't just about...

A journey from 187,000 dollars in debt to becoming a multi-millionaire.  In this installment of the xMonks Drive Podcast, we were accompanied by the gracious Simone Milasas. She reflects on the universal challenge of decision-making and how embracing choice over hesitation can dissolve barriers, unveiling hidden capacities waiting to be realized.  Understand the common human pursuit of validation...

An Ivy League graduate.  A TEDx speaker. An enthralling personality. This instalment of the xMonks Drive showcases, Shamini Jain, an advocate of curiosity-driven goals.  Come join us, as we talk about the impact of fostering wellness in physical, emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual dimensions that can aid in stronger resilience in times of crisis. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.link...

“Coaching has helped me evolve.  As a mother, as a partner, as a human.” This episode of the xMonks Drive features Shonna Winters, who is an award winning psychologist, a coach and most interestingly a technologist. Catch us talk about coaching, psychology and how she practises this unique formula of combining behavioural science with computer science. Intrigued? Let’s get right in! 🔗 Connect wit...

Your authentic self is the expression of your highest value, and when you do that and find that one thing. You excel, you're grateful, you're inspired. With more than 40 years of experience in transforming leaders, our esteemed guest for this episode, Dr. John Demartini’s life is a great example of how an individual can add value to his approach. Come join us in this candid session, as w...

Have you ever stopped to wonder, truly wonder, what sets your soul ablaze? What drives you forward, even on the most challenging days? Or days where it feels like you're just kind of...winging it? But guess what? You were born for more than just surviving.  If only we could know which way to go forward on? Today, we're cracking the code to light that inner fire with the amazing Tamsen We...

This episode of The xMonks Drive dives into the world of A'sha Love, an author, speaker, and self-proclaimed "multidimensional catalyst." Multidimensional Experiences: A'sha describes a profound experience after her father's passing. She recounts receiving a premonition of his death followed by continued communication with his spirit. This experience sparked her journey as...

Most of us are a little, well, afraid of karma. Because as they say – what goes around, comes around. This is why we think of karma as some cosmic punishment system for our mistakes.  Is the universe keeping a cosmic scorecard on every single thing we do? Really? All your doubts will be cleared today, as we're joined by the amazing Swami Shekharanand, a spiritual teacher who used to be a — ba...

"You are where you're supposed to be"  as Elliot believes in - stuck with me. He's overcome setbacks by focusing on serving people and staying present in the moment.  Now listen in as we reflect on finding meaning, building a legacy, and leaning into each moment. There are great lessons here from someone who has persevered through profound hardship. 🔗 Connect with us: LinkedIn...

The human spirit has astounding resilience, as shared by our courageous guest Karianne. Despite losing her mother young, battling addiction for 10 years, and suffering abuse, she found the strength to reclaim her life. Now over 33 years sober, Karianne recounts her inspirational story of recovering from addiction with humility and compassion. Her journey gives hope - no matter how far we may stray...

Meet the man who has met Mother Teresa, Dalai Lama, Ram Das and 100 maestros of the world. That's right, we've got Jonathan Robinson on the podcast, who has interviewed over 100 enlightened masters over his lifetime - I'm talking Ram Dass, Deepak Chopra, the Dalai Lama - this guy has sat down with all the greats.  He's going to share his journey and the wisdom he's gained...

Get ready to rewire your brain's response to negative feedback! Do you unravel when criticized at work? Does your stress zone turn even constructive feedback into a personal attack? You're not alone - and neuroscientist Ann Betz has solutions. Ann explains the science behind why some brains are hardwired to take feedback as a threat. She shares little-known techniques to reframe how your...

Today we go deep on the power of stories - how they shape us, move us, and connect our shared humanity. And as our guest today James McCabe will illuminate, they are as vital as food. We'll explore how stories are integral to leadership - the classic hero's journey, shaping company narratives, capturing people's imagination. Storytelling is the language of influence and inspiration....