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The Peacebuilding PractitionerThe Exciting World of Digital Peacebuilding - With Grace Connors focussing on peacebuilding and disinformationThe Exciting World of Digital Peacebuilding - With Grace Connors focussing on peacebuilding and disinformationToday's guest is Grace Connors. Grace is an alumna of the University of Notre Dame with a double major in Computer Science and Peace Studies. Her role as a digital peacebuilder has led me to a diverse array of experiences across sectors and countries, including work in effective philanthropy, start-ups, and strategic communications in the US, social impact technology in Ireland, anti-genocide advocacy in Rwanda, and farming monitoring and analysis in Ghana. After recently completing a Scoville Fellowship with R...2025-06-1534 min
The Entrepreneurs' Guild PodcastThe Entrepreneurs' Guild EP 224: With Dr. Ravi IyerDr. Ravi Iyer is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and performance strategist with over 42 years helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and elite athletes unlock their next level of impact without sacrificing their well-being. His work focuses on helping individuals master 3 areas: The Mental Edge for Entrepreneurs – Neuroscience-backed tools to elevate clarity, decision-making, and focus From Grind to Growth – How to shift from reactive hustle to intentional, scalable action Aligned Leadership – How to grow a business that reflects your values and drives long-term fulfillment 2025-06-1020 min
GrownlearnHow to Boost Business Growth with Focus & Flow | Dr. Ravi Iyer on Entrepreneur PerformanceWhat if the secret to high performance wasn’t doing more—but being present?
In this transformative episode of Grownlearn, I speak with Dr. Ravi Iyer—a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, medical doctor, and performance strategist—who shares how Eastern philosophy and modern neuroscience intersect to create focused, connected, and fulfilled leaders.
We dive deep into:
🔹 The Pentagon of Performance for team and personal growth
🔹 How presence and surrender can enhance your leadership
🔹 Why meditation and perception are the ultimate productivity hacks
🔹 The power of focus, connection, and community in lasting success
🔹 Daily routines for grounding, flow, and energy renewal
Whether you’re scaling...2025-06-041h 07
Beyond Fulfillment PodcastBreaking the Success Trap: The Hidden Barriers to Entrepreneurial Growth with Dr. Ravi IyerEntrepreneurial growth is waiting for you in this power-packed episode of Beyond Fulfillment Podcast. Host David Gulas sits down with renowned coach and entrepreneur Dr. Ravi Iyer to reveal the unseen obstacles that keep high-achievers from scaling to their NEXT LEVEL.Are you a driven entrepreneur, small business owner, or start-up founder seeking game-changing business strategies? Discover why your past achievements and proven systems might actually be holding you back—and how to break FREE from the “success trap”! Dr. Iyer unpacks practical ways to master focus, shift your mindset, and rebuild your framework for exponential business growth...2025-06-0328 min
The Brand Called YouMastering Business Storytelling: Insights from Story Coach & Founder Ravishankar IyerUnlock the secrets of compelling business storytelling in this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You! 🎙️ Join host Ashutosh Garg as he welcomes Ravishankar Iyer, accomplished story coach and founder of Story Rules, as they dive deep into the power of stories at work.Discover Ravi’s unique journey from Chartered Accountant to master storyteller, and learn why storytelling is an essential skill for professionals and leaders, especially amidst today's data explosion, shrinking attention spans, and the rise of AI. Ravi breaks down his ABCD framework for crafting impactful business stories and shares actionable tips, including his “one-three...2025-06-0230 min
Fully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author PodcastFully Booked EP176: Write Like a TED Talk: Turning Ideas Into InfluenceIn this episode of Fully Booked, we talk with Dr. Ravi Iyer, a physician, TEDx speaker, and nonfiction author who knows how to turn big concepts into books that truly connect. Dr. Ravi shares how writing a book is a lot like giving a great talk. It’s all about knowing your message, understanding your audience, and delivering your ideas with clarity and emotion. Drawing on insights from cognitive science, he explains how nonfiction writers can stay focused, write with purpose, and build real trust with their readers.
We also dive into how to build a consistent wr...2025-05-2948 minFully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author PodcastFully Booked EP176: Write Like a TED Talk: Turning Ideas Into InfluenceIn this episode of Fully Booked, we talk with Dr. Ravi Iyer, a physician, TEDx speaker, and nonfiction author who knows how to turn big concepts into books that truly connect. Dr. Ravi shares how writing a book is a lot like giving a great talk. It’s all about knowing your message, understanding your audience, and delivering your ideas with clarity and emotion. Drawing on insights from cognitive science, he explains how nonfiction writers can stay focused, write with purpose, and build real trust with their readers.
We also dive into how to build a consistent wr...2025-05-2948 min
Leaders Lane™Ep 134. The One Skill Most Leaders 'Ignore' with Dr Ravi IyerWhat if the root cause of every leadership hurdle wasn’t a lack of strategy, structure, or skill—but something much deeper?Did you know connection makes it impossible to fight?In this mind-expanding conversation, I sit down with Dr. Ravi Iyer — Harvard-trained physician-scientist, author, inventor, 3x TEDx speaker, and one of the Top Doctors of America. With a 42-year career spanning medicine, science, and leadership, Dr. Iyer brings a rare depth of insight into how we lead, connect, and evolve. His 2024 TEDxGary talk was the 3rd mos...2025-05-1959 min
The Business Power Hour with Deb KrierDr. Ravi IyerDr. Ravi Iyer, MD, TEDx speaker, author, coach, and President of Reston Towncenter Toastmasters Club, is a renowned expert in personal and professional transformation. As CEO of IR FocalPoint, Iyer Clinic, and ActivPower Inc., he helps high-achieving individuals, including C-Suite executives, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and athletes, unlock their full potential through mastery of inner silence.
His acclaimed programs, such as “Art of Living Leadership” and “Cognitive Alignment Workshop,” empower clients to break free from limiting patterns, achieve clarity, and cultivate purpose-driven lives. Specializing in rapid mindset shifts, Dr. Iyer guides individuals from a consumer mindset to a
creator’...2025-05-121h 10
The Dismantling You PodcastEpisode 95: Dr. Ravi Iyer On a Guide to Clarity and PurposeIn this episode, we're diving deep into the realm of personal transformation with the incredible Dr. Ravi Iyer, who's not just a high-performance leadership expert; he's also a TEDx speaker, author, and transformational strategist with over four decades of experience. Join us as we explore Dr. Iyer's compelling journey living with Asperger’s Syndrome.Order my new book: Finally F**kn Fertile Using Yoga Meditation & Breathwork to Conceive! https://www.lisapinedayoga.com/store/p1/FINALLY_F%2ACKING_FERTILE_Using_Yoga%2C_Meditation_%26_Breathwork_to_Conceive.htmlConnect wi...2025-05-0641 min
The Social Chameleon ShowThe Power of Mindful Observation: Lessons from Dr. Ravi Iyer | Ep 108Finding Calm in the Chaos, A Guide to Clarity and Purpose.In this episode, we're diving deep into the realm of personal transformation with the incredible Dr. Ravi Iyer, who's not just a high-performance leadership expert; he's also a TEDx speaker, author, and transformational strategist with over four decades of experience. Join us as we explore Dr. Iyer's compelling journey from a moment of personal darkness, losing his laughter, to regaining his clarity and purpose through mindfulness, self-examination, and breaking free from the external and internal conversations that held him back.Dr...2025-03-271h 03
Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! Podcast - Talking Small BusinessDiscover Your Gift: Harness Your TalentsDiscover Your Gift: Harness Your Talents is covered in this podio, along with the following subjects:- Leveraging Your Talents in Collaboration- The Role of Passion in Identifying Talents- Developing and Refining Your Talents***************************************Discovering your gift and harnessing your talents can lead to a fulfilling and purposeful life. Everyone has unique abilities and strengths that, when nurtured and developed, can bring immense joy and success. I'll be talking with Ravi R. Iyer, MD about Discover Your Gift: Harness Your Talents.3x TEDx speaker and...2025-03-261h 10
Dare to Care with Michelle: Real Talk on Healing, Empowerment & MindsetMastering Mental Clarity & Shifting from a Consumer to a Creator Mindset✨ Are you living life as a reactor or a creator? ✨Do you feel stuck in mental clutter, constantly reacting to challenges rather than designing the life you truly want?In this episode of Dare to Care with Michelle, I sit down with Dr. Ravi Iyer, MD—TEDx speaker, author, physician, and transformation coach—to uncover the power of inner silence, cognitive alignment, and mindset mastery.Dr. Iyer has worked with C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and high achievers, helping them eliminate mental noise and make decisive, purpose-driven choices. Through his accl...2025-03-2434 min
SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay KumarEp 156: Dr. Ravi R. Iyer on People First Leadership & WellbeingSend us a textOur guest today is a Harvard-trained physician-scientist, TEDx speaker, author, inventor, and entrepreneur with a 42-year career in medicine, science and leadership. Meet Dr. Ravi Iyer, MD, who has been recognized by Marqui’s Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in TOP Doctors of America. Sought after as a brilliant engaging communicator whose TEDxGary talk on The Power of Intentional Focus was the 9th most viewed TEDx talk in 2024 with over 1.5 million views in under 90 days, Dr. Iyer is acclaimed as 2024’s fastest-rising speaker and exper...2025-03-1352 min
Hurrdat Sports LiveThe Kansas City Way with Vinnie IyerVinnie Iyer of The Sporting News joins the show. Where does the recent Chiefs championship window place the other franchises being denied Super Bowl opportunities? What can the other teams in the AFC do NEXT to replace the Chiefs? Expect new wrinkles from the Kansas City Chiefs for the Super Bowl rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles. Vinnie also discusses the hires going on around the NFL, and what to watch for as advantages for the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Hurrdat Sports Radio is presented by Centris Federal Credit Union. Start the...2025-01-2723 min
The Prism of PerspectiveThe Power of Perspective: Dr. Ravi Iyer on Living as Pure AwarenessLife is a prism, refracting our experiences through beliefs, energy, and perspective. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ravi Iyer, a Harvard-trained physician-scientist, TEDx speaker, and thought leader in People First Leadership. With a 42-year career spanning medicine, science, and leadership, Dr. Iyer shares insights that are as transformative as they are profound. Together, we explore resilience, grounding beliefs, and the power of reframing life’s challenges to uncover new opportunities for growth.Tune in as Dr. Iyer takes us on a journey to shift perspectives, redefine success, and embrace practices that lead to lasting tran...2025-01-1540 min
Play to Potential PodcastEP 1. FLAVOUR-ful Lives - Ravishankar IyerGUEST:
In the first episode of FLAVOUR-ful Lives, we engage with Ravishankar Iyer, a storyteller and podcast host whose journey embodies positivity, simplicity, and the pursuit of passion. Coming from an Indian middle-class background, Ravi’s love for stories began in childhood and set him on an unconventional path. Though he started traditionally—ranking 11th in CA and graduating from IIMA—he made deliberate, sometimes difficult, choices to follow his true calling. With deep inner work, he has found balance, understood ‘how much is enough,’ and crafted a life rich in meaning alongside his wife, Praveena. Ravi’s story, featu...2025-01-151h 31
All Out For No LossRavi Ashwin - One of the very bestRavi Ashwin RetiresIndia's star spin bowler R.Ashwin retired from international cricket on Dec 19 at the conclusion of the 3rd Test in Brisbane.In this episode the full crew of ‘All Out 4 No Loss’ get together and discuss the life and times of R Ashwin as an Indian cricketer. Ashwin is a statistician’s delight and this helps us dig into some of the numbers such as his overseas performances, specific scores and the impact on a game, and inevitable comparisons to peers and yesteryear gates. This didn’t restrict us from getting sentimental over som...2024-12-2240 min
NeuroConversant Leadership72: Unlocking the power of vulnerability in communication with Dr. Ravi IyerDo you have difficulty making eye contact? Are there other challenges you have that make communication difficult? In this conversation, Dr. Iyer explains how he overcomes his ADHD and being on the Autism Spectrum by being vulnerable and opening up to form deeper connections.
You can learn more about Dr. Iyer at http://www.driyer.com/
Takeaways
Communication is a two-way street involving interpretation.
Vulnerability fosters deeper connections in conversations.
Effective communication can transcend neurological differences.
Communities are formed through shared emotional connections.
2024-12-0131 min
Cut The Tie | Entrepreneur Success UnleashedFast Track to Mindful Leadership Success with Dr. Ravi IyerNever Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas HelfrichDr. Ravi Iyer shares his unique perspective as a medical doctor and entrepreneur, diving into the principles of human connection, mindfulness, and team building. In this episode, he explains how a deeper understanding of people can lead to transformative success in both personal and professional life.About Dr. Ravi Iyer:Dr. Ravi Iyer is a medical doctor and TEDx speaker with a passion for entrepreneurship and team building. As the founder of a top-performing medical clinic and a thought leader in...2024-10-2349 min
Be BOLD BrandingThe Front Lines of the Pandemic (with Ravi Iyer, MD)I think we can all agree that the pandemic shifted our lives in ways we could never have imagined prior to 2020. In this episode, we interview Dr. Ravi Iyer, a trailblazing physician when it came to the safety of his patients and staff during the COVID crisis. He’s the author of The Reaper’s Dance, an account of our journey through the pandemic in the United States. He’s also a motivational speaker, and acclaimed as 2024's fastest rising speaker and expert on People First Leadership. As we unveil the story and the star behind the business, Dr. Iyer sha...2024-09-1829 min
Inner Edison Podcast by Ed ParcautFrom Indian Gangs to Harvard: The Unconventional Journey of Dr. Ravi IyerWelcome to this engaging episode of the Inner Edison Podcast with your host Ed Parcaut. Join us as we dive deep into a riveting conversation with Dr. Ravi Iyer, a distinguished physician with over 41 years of experience, 27 of which were spent practicing in the United States and a few years in India. 🎙️ **Episode Highlights:** - **The Competitive Nature of Medical School in India**: Discover the intense pressure and high stakes of medical school admissions where a single wrong answer could make or break a career. - **Gangs and Power Structures**: Ravi shares his harrowing experiences, including sleeping over...2024-09-0336 min
Truth & TranscendenceEp 154: Dr Ravi Iyer ~ The Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde of Experience and NarrativeUnlock the secrets of consciousness with our special guest, Dr. Ravi Iyer, as we explore the fascinating duality within each of us, akin to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Dr. Iyer sheds light on how our awareness and perception coexist with the narratives we create, and how mastering this balance is crucial for both personal and professional success. Discover how understanding these inner dynamics can lead to a joyful and liberated life, profoundly impacting your leadership style and approach to management.Journey through the ages with us as we connect the dots between experience and narrative, drawing w...2024-07-051h 04
Bro Nouveau PodcastDr. Ravi Iyer, MDEpisode 109 - Born in Mumbai, Dr. Ravi R. Iyer is the founding physician and president of the Iyer Clinic-LMG in Fairfax and Loudoun County, Virginia. His 40 years of experience span science, medicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceuticals. Thomas and Dr. Iyer discuss consciousness, narratives and reality, dealing with apathy, taking risks, and what it means to be a good man.Timestamps:1:30 - True excellence is not concerned with the opinion of others8:00 - Reality; truth vs narratives in our mind; consciousness & maintaining separation from representations of reality19:00 - Dealing with...2024-06-0358 min
Great Dad Talks87. Crafting Resilience in Fatherhood with Dr. Ravi IyerDon't miss this enlightening start to our series on Great Dad Talks Resilience! Today, Dr. Ravi Iyer talks about one of the most crucial traits for personal and professional success: resilience.With over 40 years of experience in the medical field and personal stories to tell, Dr. Iyer delves into the core principles of resilience, moving beyond the theoretical to offer practical advice for every dad aiming to model resilience for their kids and themselves. Learn about the importance of a grounding identity, the role of hope, and the crucial function of a me...2024-05-2318 min
Harmonious at LunchThree Seconds to Rule the World: Leadership Mastery with Dr. Ravi IyerWelcome to another enlightening episode of "Harmonious at Lunch," the podcast that fuels your business success. I'm your host, Brandon Gano, and today, we have an extraordinary conversation lined up with Dr. Ravi Iyer, MD, founder of The Iyer Clinic. Dr. Iyer is a renowned expert in People First Leadership, celebrated alongside thought leaders like Simon Sinek. With over 40 years of experience in medicine, biochemistry, and high-performance team building, Dr. Iyer brings unparalleled depth to our discussion on leadership and human potential.Dr. Ravi Iyer is a physician-scientist, inventor, author, and entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge...2024-05-1620 min
The Other Side Of PotentialEpisode 293: Beyond 2020: The Impact of COVID19 Today with Dr Ravi IyerEvery challenge, no matter how big or small, is intended to bring you to your highest potential. COVID was certainly one such challenge. During this conversation, Dr Sharon Spano is joined by Dr Ravi Iyer, Founding Physician and President of The Iyer Clinic, who shares his unique perspective on the effect of COVID19 on our world today. In the hope of helping humanity remember the lasting lessons we all learned during 2020’s COVID19 pandemic, Dr Iyer wrote The Reaper's Dance, 1000 Days of COVID. Dr Iyer opens our conversation with an overview of the effects of the virus tha...2024-05-1555 min
Sustaining Creativity PodcastEmpowering Creativity with Dr. Ravi IyerCreativity through the lens of a physician and CEO of Active Power."Creativity does not arise out of tools. Creativity arises out of the ability to be internally silent and focused and allows life to show up."As a Top Ten Podmatch Guest within 1 month of coming on PodMatch and with 40 years of experience spanning the fields of science, medicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceuticals, Dr. Iyer is one of the most sought after guest and speaker at public and media events. His contributions have been recognized worldwide by organizations such as Marqui's Who's Who...2024-05-1434 min