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Anu Arora Mindful Leader Practices with Anu Arora

Anu Arora is an Executive coach, Mindfulness teacher, and host of the "Mindful Leader Practices" podcast. Anu is a highly regarded professional known for her expertise in Coaching, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety.

With a passion for guiding leaders towards their full potential, Anu serves as an executive coach, empowering individuals to unlock their leadership capabilities and cultivate mindful practices. She specializes in building authentic connections, fostering positive work cultures, and facilitating meaningful Growth.
As a mindfulness teacher, Anu shares the transformative benefits of mindfulness in leadership development. By integrating mindfulness practices, she helps leaders enhance self-awareness, improve decision-making, and foster well-being in both professional and personal lives.

Anu's insightful blog delves into topics such as leadership, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety. Her writings provide practical guidance and actionable insights for individuals striving to become effective leaders and create inclusive work environments.

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Loving Kindness - A Mindful Meditation &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
Loving Kindness – A Mindful Meditation

In this guided Meditation, Anu Arora leads you through a Loving Kindness practice — one of the most research-backed forms of meditation for reducing Stress, building emotional resilience, and expand…

In this guided medit…

In this guided meditation, Anu Arora leads you through a Loving Kindness practice — one of the most research-backed forms of meditation for reducing stress, building emotional resilience, and expanding your capacity for compassion. Whether you're new to meditation or returning to the practice, this experience is accessible. You'll move through extending loving kindness first to someone you Love unconditionally, then receiving it back, then offering it to yourself (even when that's the hardest part), then to those who have cared for you, and finally outward to all beings everywhere. May you…

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360 Feedback &Amp; The Importance Of Gratitude | Nandini Chawla &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
360 Feedback & The Importance of Gratitude | Nandini Chawla

What does it really take to develop leaders — not just train them? In this episode, Anu Arora sits down with Nandini Chawla, CEO of TV Rao Learning Systems, a leadership and talent development organ…

What does it really …

What does it really take to develop leaders — not just train them? In this episode, Anu Arora sits down with Nandini Chawla, CEO of TV Rao Learning Systems, a leadership and talent development organization celebrating its 30th anniversary. Nandini has been part of the company for 25 of those years, growing from a young facilitator once too afraid to be taken seriously to a PCC-certified coach and CEO who has shaped leaders across some of India's and the world's largest organizations. Their conversation weaves together Nandini's personal journey — from engineering to sales to marketing to d…

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Leadership, Curiosity, And Connection In An Ai World &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
Leadership, Curiosity, and Connection in an AI World

In this conversation, Anu Arora sits down with Pankaj Rai to explore what it really takes to build meaningful community in a fast-moving, Technology-driven world. What began as a simple WhatsApp group…

In this conversation…

In this conversation, Anu Arora sits down with Pankaj Rai to explore what it really takes to build meaningful community in a fast-moving, technology-driven world. What began as a simple WhatsApp group for women in analytics has grown into a thriving network of over 1,500 members—spanning industries, interests, and life stages. But as Pankaj shares, the growth wasn't engineered—it was enabled. At the heart of it all are three powerful ideas: curiosity, community, and the willingness to let others lead. In this episode, you'll discover: How a small idea can evolve into a large, self-sustai…

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Ai, Burnout &Amp; The Leadership Identity Crisis | Dr. Victoria Mensch &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
AI, Burnout & the Leadership Identity Crisis | Dr. Victoria Mensch

AI is acceleratingat a sickening pace. Teams are mentally and emotionally exhausted. Many leaders are asking themselves: Will I even matter if a machine can do what I can do? In this episode of the Mi…

AI is acceleratingat…

AI is acceleratingat a sickening pace. Teams are mentally and emotionally exhausted. Many leaders are asking themselves: Will I even matter if a machine can do what I can do? In this episode of the Mindful Momentum Leadership Podcast, Anu Arora sits down with Dr. Victoria Mensch—psychologist and CEO of the Silicon Valley Executive Academy, to unpack what's really stirring beneath the AI hype: fear, identity disruption, and a growing need for resilient leadership. Victoria shares practical insight from 25 years in the trenches and introduces a simple, powerful tool for rebuilding energy and a…

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Inspire Your Buyers With A Story That Sizzles | Bruce Scheer &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
Inspire Your Buyers with a Story that Sizzles | Bruce Scheer

In this episode of the Mindful Momentum Leadership Podcast, Anu Arora is joined by Bruce Scheer—two-time bestselling author, five-time industry award winner, and co-founder of ValuesPros.io—for a …

In this episode of t…

In this episode of the Mindful Momentum Leadership Podcast, Anu Arora is joined by Bruce Scheer—two-time bestselling author, five-time industry award winner, and co-founder of ValuesPros.io—for a practical and human-centered conversation about a leadership skill that often gets overlooked: How do we translate value into meaning—so people feel Clarity, confidence, and momentum? Bruce shares the core framework from his book Inspire Your Buyers: Go-to-Market with a Story That Sizzles, including why audiences (and buyers) don't need more information—they need a narrative that helps them un…

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Leading With Purpose: Community, Responsibility, And The Future Of Impact | Dr. Akhtar Badshah &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
Leading With Purpose: Community, Responsibility, and the Future of Impact | Dr. Akhtar Badshah

In this deeply impactful conversation, Anu Arora is joined by Dr. Akhtar Badshah, global thought leader, author, and former senior Philanthropy executive, to explore what leadership looks like when it…

In this deeply impac…

In this deeply impactful conversation, Anu Arora is joined by Dr. Akhtar Badshah, global thought leader, author, and former senior philanthropy executive, to explore what leadership looks like when it is grounded in purpose, service, and responsibility to community. Together they examine leadership as a moral and human practice—one that centers dignity, shared responsibility, and measurable, long-term impact. Dr. Badshah shares insights drawn from decades of work across technology, philanthropy, and global development, emphasizing that meaningful leadership begins with clarity of purpose and…

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Leadership For What Comes Next: Empowerment, Awareness, And Intentional Choice &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
Leadership for What Comes Next: Empowerment, Awareness, and Intentional Choice

In this thoughtful conversation, Anu is joined by leadership coach and professional speaker Ron Rael, a fellow member of the National Speakers Association, to explore what leadership really looks like…

In this thoughtful c…

In this thoughtful conversation, Anu is joined by leadership coach and professional speaker Ron Rael, a fellow member of the National Speakers Association, to explore what leadership really looks like. Together, they unpack the difference between loud leadership and effective leadership, the role of self-awareness and accountability, and why presence matters more than perfection in today's complex environments. Drawing from their work with leaders, teams, and organizations, Anu and Ron reflect on the human side of leadership—how people grow, resist change, avoid responsibility, and ultimatel…

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From Success To Significance: Redefining Wealth | Catherine Hammond &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
From Success to Significance: Redefining Wealth | Catherine Hammond

In this heartfelt conversation, Anu sits down with award-winning attorney, author, and Legacy expert Catherine Hammond to explore what it truly means to move from success to significance. Drawing from…

In this heartfelt co…

In this heartfelt conversation, Anu sits down with award-winning attorney, author, and legacy expert Catherine Hammond to explore what it truly means to move from success to significance. Drawing from her personal story of caring for a mother with early-onset Alzheimer's and decades of Estate planning experience, Catherine reveals why financial inheritance alone doesn't help families thrive—and how "True Wealth" includes Wisdom, values, emotional healing, and connection across generations. Together, Anu and Catherine unpack ideas like intergenerational wholeness, human capital, and the rippl…

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Beyond Bounce Back: Intentional Resilience As Competitive Advantage | Tissa Richards &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
Beyond Bounce Back: Intentional Resilience as Competitive Advantage | Tissa Richards

What if everything you've been told about resilience… is wrong? In this episode, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author Tissa Richards joins Anu Arora to redefine resilience as your greatest c…

What if everything y…

What if everything you've been told about resilience… is wrong? In this episode, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author Tissa Richards joins Anu Arora to redefine resilience as your greatest competitive advantage—not something you grit through in a crisis, but a daily, intentional practice that shapes how you lead, decide, and innovate. Tissa's new book, Rethinking Resilience: Fueling Your Competitive Advantage, challenges the old "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" narrative and the pressure to always "bounce back." Instead, she introduces intentional resilience: a proactive,…

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Leading With Humanity In The Age Of Ai | Patrick Copeland &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
Leading with Humanity in the Age of AI | Patrick Copeland

In this episode of Mindful Momentum: Leadership Podcast, host Anu Arora reconnects with her first mentor, Patrick Copeland, now a visionary technology leader whose career spans Microsoft, Google, Amaz…

In this episode of M…

In this episode of Mindful Momentum: Leadership Podcast, host Anu Arora reconnects with her first mentor, Patrick Copeland, now a visionary technology leader whose career spans Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Zendesk, and Moloco. Together, they explore what it means to lead with authenticity, courage, and compassion in a rapidly evolving AI-driven world. Patrick shares timeless lessons from his own leadership journey — how mentorship builds capability, why creativity fuels Innovation, and how self-reflection unlocks resilience. He discusses the importance of aligning personal strengths with organ…

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Love In Action: Fostering Hope, Finding Peace | Diane Woodford &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
Love in Action: Fostering Hope, Finding Peace | Diane Woodford

In this heartfelt episode, Anu Arora speaks with Diane Woodford, a retired critical care nurse, author of After Care, and co-host of Love Drops Podcast about what it means to embody love in action. Di…

In this heartfelt ep…

In this heartfelt episode, Anu Arora speaks with Diane Woodford, a retired critical care nurse, author of After Care, and co-host of Love Drops Podcast about what it means to embody love in action. Diane reveals how her husband, Charles experienced a lengthy, critical illness that became a turning point and a teacher for both of them. Together, these One Love Ambassadors learned about the power of peace, presence, and the importance of choosing joy even in chaos. In this light-hearted, mindfulness-focused conversation, Anu and Diane explore how laughter, remembrance, and resilience can help us…

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It Takes Both Allies And Adversaries | Heather Shafter &Raquo; Podcast Logo 1
It Takes Both Allies and Adversaries | Heather Shafter

What if the path to real change requires not just allies - but adversaries too? In this episode of the Mindful Momentum: Leadership Podcast, host Anu Arora sits down with Heather Shafter - strategic o…

What if the path to …

What if the path to real change requires not just allies - but adversaries too? In this episode of the Mindful Momentum: Leadership Podcast, host Anu Arora sits down with Heather Shafter - strategic operations leader, founder of 3P Allies, speaker, and co-author of Life of Libby: Chasing Peace and Justice with Humor, Guts, and Passion. Heather shares powerful lessons learned from co-writing the life story of activist Libby Frank and introduces her Sacred Framework for creating meaningful change. Together, they explore: Why both allies and adversaries are essential for progress How to move …

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