#117 Why Do Top CEOs Meditate? Here’s the Secret Power!

Is happiness really a choice—or just a fleeting feeling we keep chasing?

In this episode, I sit down with Shailesh, a senior banking professional by day and a passionate Art of Living teacher on weekends. From high-stakes professional interactions to quiet meditation halls, he shares his journey of balancing a demanding corporate career with a deep commitment to mindfulness and self-growth.

We explore why happiness often feels out of reach, how a simple shift in perspective can change everything, and why giving back might be the most powerful path to fulfillment.

Tune in for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation that just might change the way you think about happiness.

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) The surprising truth about happiness (it’s not what you think!)
(02:46) A simple trick to make your happiest moments last
(04:29) The unexpected way giving brings you more joy
(08:09) Are you using your talents the way they’re meant to be?
(11:32) The secret to thriving at work without burnout
(16:22) Too busy to meditate? Then you need this even more!
(19:18) Why meditation apps might be doing it all wrong
(21:20) The type of pollution no one talks about—but you need to know
(23:25) The one lesson you’ll wish you had learned sooner!

Shailesh Venkatesh

Shailesh Venkatesh likes to call himself an ordinary man living an extraordinary life. Guided by a deep sense of gratitude, he embraces everything life has to offer—challenges and joys alike.

Shailesh wears many hats: a devoted husband and father, a seasoned banker, and an Art of Living Meditation instructor. His journey has taken him across continents—from India to the UK, and now Singapore—each chapter adding richness to his life story.

He believes that while we may not control everything, we can always choose managing our energy and our intentions. Whether he’s teaching meditation, exploring ways to make a meaningful impact, staying fit, or riding his motorcycle on long journeys, Shailesh is fueled by a passion for living fully and purposefully.

https://shaileshvenkatesh.com/

YANA FRY

Yana is the founder of YanaTV and Timeless Teachings Podcast. She is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual teacher, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally.

Since 2012 Yana has been helping global leaders to realise their full potential through private coaching, group workshops, soulful retreats, bespoke keynotes, online immersions and public teachings.

Yana is a former mentor at Singapore’s Council of Women Organisations (SCWO), former Co-Chair for Speakers Academy at Asia Professional Speakers Singapore (APSS), current Golden Door Ambassador and current Community Chair on The Leadership Team of Eco-Societies.

She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 .

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