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!
Episodes
202 episodes
S2 E92: Govind Iyer: From Global Boardrooms to Giving Forward
What does it mean to give forward?In this deeply reflective episode of xMonks Drive, Govind Iyer—Independent Director at Infosys, Chairperson of Social Venture Partners India, and board member at Give Ind...
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Episode 92
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S2 E91: Dino Petridis | How a Greek Professor Came to Find Home in Hinduism & Nithyananda
Why did a Greek psychology professor surrender to a Hindu guru?Watch as Dino Petridis, a London-based academic, shares his incredible spiritual journey—from academia to devotion! He reveals how he found Bhagwan Nithyananda, why he never ...
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Episode 91
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S2 E90: Shalini Singh on Breaking Barriers | A Different Take on Women's Day
Breaking Barriers: Shalini Singh on Thriving in a Male-Dominated IndustryShalini Singh, Chief of Corporate Communications & Sustainability at Tata Power, is a force of impact and innovation. From leading award-winning initiatives li...
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Episode 90
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S2 E89: Can Astrology Really Predict Your Success? Sundeep Kochar Reveals All
Is our life written in the stars, or do we have the power to change it? In this episode of xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with astrologer Dr. Sundeep Kochar to explore the age-old debate between destiny and free will
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Episode 89
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S2 E88: Gold Medal, Doping Allegations, and Fighting for Truth with Neeraj Yadav
In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Neeraj Yadav, a celebrated para-athlete known for his resilience and extraordinary achievements. Neeraj shares his journey from facing paralysis to winning gold medals on...
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Episode 88
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S2 E87: Small town girl turned CEO, Entrepreneurship, Struggles, Sexism with Muskaan Kakkar
From a Small Town to Breaking Barriers in the Auto Industry!What does it take for a woman to thrive in a male-dominated industry? Meet Muskan, an entrepreneur who went from being doubted to leading one of India's most trusted car servic...
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Episode 87
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S2 E86: Leadership lessons from Indian Army, Ukraine, Palestine & Pakistan ft. Maj. Gen. Neeraj Bali
The Gen. Bali saga continues.In Part II of our podcast with Maj. Gen. Neeraj Bali, we take a deeper dive into the lessons corporates can draw from the Indian army.Gen. Bali spills his thoughts on Ukraine, Palestine, and the geop...
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Episode 86
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S2 E85: Kargil, Sam Manekshaw, KM Cariappa and Corporate lessons from the Indian Army with Maj Gen Neeraj Bali.
I drew a lot of inspiration from the Indian Army growing up. They were my real-life heroes.When I got the opportunity to interview Maj. Gen Neeraj Bali on the xMonks Drive podcast, it was like traveling an entire circle of life.
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Episode 85
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S2 E84: The Mindset Shift that will make you a Crorepati ft. Ankur Warikoo
Yes, we finally have him here. This is indeed one of the most special episodes we have shot on the xMonks Drive, because today we have a guest known to most of us, a personality that has captivated millions of people online making ...
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Episode 84
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S2 E83: The man who worked under 3 Prime-Ministers ft. Vivek Srivastava
Passing the civil services exam is one of the most esteemed achievements in our country, a true testament to dedication and excellence.This week on The xMonks Drive podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Vivek Srivastava, an IPS off...
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Episode 83
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S2 E82: From Baby Boomers to GenZ, Everyone Needs to Connect! ft. Amit Malik
What happens when the title on your business card no longer defines you? In this riveting episode, Amit Malik invites us to reflect on the essence of identity and success beyond accolades and job roles. From the exhilarating highs ...
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Episode 82
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S2 E81: I was the First CEO but also the First Employee of the Company ft. Anupam Arun
What if life was simply a summary of your experiences? In this heartfelt conversation, Gaurav and Anupam take you on a journey filled with life’s profound truths, leadership lessons, and the beauty of embracing uncertainty....
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Episode 81
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S2 E80: The story behind a serial Entrepreneur ft. Srini Vitoba
What does it take to walk away from a successful global business and dive into a world of startups and impact-driven ventures? In this episode of The xMonks Drive, I had the privilege of sitting down with Srini Vitoba, a man whose jour...
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Episode 80
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S2 E79: The rising cause of Obesity and Diabetes in India ft. Medanta’s Dr. Jasjeet Wasir
India is fast becoming the diabetes capital of the world and the concern is on a red alert now. This episode of the xMonks drive is primarily based around raising awareness for the same.We have with us Dr. Jasjeet Wasir who...
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Episode 79
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S2 E78: Anand Mahindra, an Epitome of Leadership ft. Rajeev Dubey
Between Triumph and Turmoil: The Corporate Journey of a True BelieverIn this episode of the xMonks Drive podcast, Rajeev Dubey opens up about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows of his corporate journey. Fr...
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Episode 78
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S2 E77: Real Estate is where you need to be ft. Sunil Tulsiani
5 people sharing a room to living in multi-million mansions. This episode of the xMonks Drive is special, it features the one and only Sunil Tulsiani, a real estate mogul, a bestselling author, a former detective, and a mentor to m...
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Episode 77
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S2 E76: Reaching 100 million lives with Ravi Gundlapalli!
We all know about Srikanth Bolla and his chronicles. This episode of the xMonks Drive features the man behind Srikanth Bolla's success. Ravi Gundlapalli. In this conversation, Ravi reflects on the importan...
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Episode 76
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S2 E75: When you fall the only way is Upwards ft. Ankit Jhamb
250₹ in his pocket and a life going nowhere. Ankit Jhamb has been a dear friend and one of the most hardworking hustling humans I know. This episode of The xMonks Drive is about the journey of a guy who stood ta...
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Episode 75
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We knew something was wrong before 26/11 ft. Former Intelligence Officer Prabhakar Aloka
Imagine being on the battlefield on 26/11. This episode of the xMonks Drive is about decisions, decisions that can make or break what is ahead of us.Featuring, Former Intelligence Officer Prabhakar Aloka this episode is a g...
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Episode 74
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S2 73: The Economy of our Country shouldn't be decided by the Rich ft. Arun Maira
There are not too many adjectives that can justify the work Arun Maira has put towards building a better India.His ideologies and policies are impeccable. This episode is a treasure chest of wisdom, as Arun takes us on a dr...
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Episode 73
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S2 E72: Working alongside Mark Zukerberg and Sheryl Sandberg ft. Kirthiga Reddy
In this episode of The xMonks Drive, I sit down with the incredible Kirthiga Reddy, a powerhouse who’s played a pivotal role in shaping the tech landscape as the first employee and Managing Director of Facebook India, a key leader at SoftBank, ...
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Episode 72
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S2 E71: Water has memories, it carries trauma ft. Krishna Madappa
In this special in-person edition of "The xMonks Drive," I have the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Krishna Madappa, President of The Institute of Science, Spirituality & Sustainability, for a conversation that will completely change the...
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Episode 71
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S2 E70: Self-Actualization and Ecocentric Leadership ft. Allison Shultz
In this thought-provoking episode of The xMonks Drive, we explore the profound insights of Allison Shultz, co-founder of Reboot.io and author of The Art of Being Human at Work. Allison delves into the idea that the more connec...
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Episode 70
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S2 E69: Self-awareness is not what you think it is ft. Tasha Eurich
In this episode of "The xMonks Drive," Dr. Tasha Eurich, a leading organizational psychologist and self-awareness expert, takes us on an enlightening journey into the depths of self-awareness. Tasha likens the pursuit of self-awareness to explo...
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Episode 69
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S2 E68: Can You Rewire Your Brain? Ft. Rajeev Peshawaria
In this episode of The xMonks Drive, we sit down with Rajeev Peshawaria, a global thought leader and CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, who has spent over two decades leading Fortune 100 companies and pioneering innovative leadership mode...
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Episode 68
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