NEWDAY - Inspired Leadership for the Greater Good
Welcome to NEWDAY - Inspired Leadership for the Greater Good Podcast
I’m Katrina Webb, and I am thrilled you are joining us. This is the podcast dedicated to exploring leadership that drives positive change and actively builds a better future.
Each episode, we connect with the visionaries, the innovators, and the purpose-driven leaders who are tackling today's challenges and shaping a brighter 'NEWDAY'. We delve into their stories, uncover their insights, and learn how they lead with impact – whether it's in ethical business, community action, fostering well-being, spirituality, inclusion, empowering people to reach their potential, or driving social responsibility.
If you are seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and conversations that empower you to lead for the greater good in your own sphere, you're in the right place.
NEWDAY - Inspired Leadership for the Greater Good
Living and Leading with Passion: Shivani Gupta’s Journey from Engineering to Empowerment
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⚠️ Content Note: This episode contains references to death and abuse. Please listen at your own pace and take care of yourself. If at any point you feel impacted, we encourage you to reach out to supportive friends, family, or professional resources in your community.
In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Katrina is joined by her longtime friend and global speaker, educator, and entrepreneur, Shivani Gupta. From growing up in India to becoming an engineer, to then letting go of a successful corporate career to follow her calling, Shivani’s story is one of courage, clarity, and a relentless commitment to helping people live with passion and purpose.
Shivani shares the defining moments that shaped her path, including the silence and stillness of trekking in Nepal that awakened her desire to live differently, the unexpected turn that launched her into speaking and leadership, and the creation of her transformative Passion Map model. Her work has since empowered thousands of people around the world to align their lives with what matters most, to release guilt, and to step up as leaders.
This conversation is an invitation to look deeply at your own passions, to give yourself permission to prioritise them, and to embrace leadership that is authentic, courageous, and practical.
Key Takeaways
- The courage to let go: How Shivani walked away from a “beige” life and corporate success to find real meaning in her work and relationships
- Passion with discipline: Why passion alone isn’t enough, and how structure and focus can transform it into mastery
- The Passion Map model: How to identify your top three passions, align your goals with them, and let go of what no longer serves you
- Permission without guilt: Reframing work, family, and personal priorities so you can live authentically and model freedom for others
- Leadership that lifts: Practical strategies from Shivani’s latest book on how to help people step up by tapping into their passions and strengths
Quotes to Remember
- “Passion without discipline is pointless.”
- “Sometimes the hardest decisions are about letting go of what looks good, to create what feels right.”
- “Balance doesn’t exist. What matters is living according to your passions.”
- “When we truly see and honour someone’s passions, they light up and blossom.”
Connect with Shivani Gupta
- Website: askshivani.com
- Podcast: The Passion Institute Podcast (200+ episodes of leadership and life insights)
- Books
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