Coaching Self-Love and Spiritual Intelligence in Leadership: Dr Nerisha Maharaj
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In Episode 05, hosts Jon Oliff and Luke Holden sit down with the remarkable Dr Nerisha Maharaj. Known for her multi-faceted expertise as a global executive coach, author, yoga/meditation teacher, scholar of ancient Indian philosophy, academic and chartered accountant, Dr Maharaj blends profound insights into spirituality and leadership in a way that resonates with both personal and professional growth. Whether you're a regular podcast enthusiast or just discovering insightful content, this episode offers a treasure trove of wisdom.
💡 Guest bio
Dr Nerisha is a global Executive Coach who journeys with leaders to realise their inner Light and noble purpose. Uniquely blending her deep knowledge of timeless ancient Eastern wisdom traditions with coaching expertise, ethical consciousness in leadership and solid business experience, she combines a razor intellect with heart wisdom in her work. Her phenomenal experience and qualifications enable a holistic yet pragmatic world-class professional coaching experience to her multi-faceted clients, who range from CEOs to scientists. Prior to coaching, Dr Nerisha’s corporate career as a chartered accountant included leading global teams for Deloitte and Unilever for over a decade, based in Durban, London, New York, and Gaborone, providing direct Board support on strategy, risk, ethical governance, and ESG. From regular journeys to holy abodes in India, to serving in a monastery in Los Angeles and trekking up to Angel Falls in the Amazon jungle of Venezuela, her nature is to seek out experiential wisdom. Dr Nerisha teaches leadership on the Executive MBA at the University of Cape Town and yoga/meditation, and is the author of the book Self-Love: The Authentic Path to Conscious Leadership. For more information, visit www.nerishamaharaj.com
📚 Timestamped overview
00:00 Led Botswana De Beers treasury team as a young leader while overcoming challenges
04:02 Connecting through genuine care improves team engagement.
08:06 Explored the impact of authentic self-love on leadership.
13:59 Insecure leaders bully; self-love leads with wisdom and compassion.
15:15 Meeting Nelson Mandela was truly unforgettable.
19:43 Moving on: Control thoughts, minimize emotional ripples.
22:19 Wholeness through divine connection and universal spiritual intelligence.
25:53 Inner imbalance causes disconnection, greed, and harm.
30:44 India inspires spiritual journey with holistic traditions.
35:30 Celebrating uncommon courage and thinking differently.
38:28 Seeing with eyes divinity fosters authentic self-love and world peace.
42:22 Noble souls (bodhisattvas) in disguise: Madiba's hidden past as a gardener.
44:41 Embrace persistence and self-compassion on your journey.
48:59 Meditation Practice with Dr Nerisha Maharaj
Link to meditation on YouTube - https://youtu.be/kka_irlyXRU
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1. Coaching Self-Love and Spiritual Intelligence in Leadership: Dr Nerisha Maharaj (00:00:00)
2. Connecting through genuine care improves team engagement. (00:04:32)
3. Explored the impact of authentic self-love on leadership. (00:08:06)
4. Insecure leaders bully; self-love leads with wisdom and compassion. (00:13:59)
5. Meeting Nelson Mandela was truly unforgettable. (00:15:15)
6. Moving on: Control thoughts, minimize emotional ripples. (00:19:43)
7. Wholeness through divine connection and universal spiritual intelligence. (00:22:19)
8. Inner imbalance causes disconnection, greed, and harm. (00:25:53)
9. Awareness, acceptance, action, adherence: guidance and self-realization. (00:28:46)
10. India inspires spiritual journey with holistic traditions. (00:30:44)
11. Celebrating uncommon courage and thinking differently. (00:35:30)
12. Seeing with eyes divinity fosters authentic self-love and world peace. (00:38:28)
13. Noble souls (bodhisattvas) in disguise: Madiba's hidden past as a gardener. (00:42:22)
14. Embrace persistence and self-compassion on your journey. (00:44:41)
15. Meditation Practice with Dr Nerisha Maharaj (00:48:59)
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