Nithya Shanti is an internationally renowned spiritual guide, mindfulness expert, and leadership consultant who blends a background in corporate leadership with six years as a Buddhist monk in the Theravada tradition. His mission is to empower individuals and organizations to achieve a profound state of "being happy for no reason" by recognizing that what they seek they already are, leading to a transformative shift from performance to presence.
After leaving a promising corporate career with an MBA from a renowned Indian business school, Shanti lived in remote meditation centers across Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, and the U.S. This unique journey provides him with a wealth of wisdom and a highly practical framework for inner transformation. He is dedicated to guiding others toward self-discovery, authentic connection, and a fulfilling life, having supported leaders and teams in hundreds of global organizations to discover clarity and happiness amidst demanding roles.
His core message is delivered through his unique Three Approaches to Learning: Class, Lab, and Playground, ensuring that his teachings—which cover personal growth, mindfulness, and human connection—are experiential and applicable to real-life challenges. He hosts the weekly RoundGlass podcast, “The Stories We Tell,” where he chronicles moving through extraordinary challenges to find life's purpose, further amplifying his message.
As a highly sought-after speaker, Nithya Shanti offers customizable keynotes and workshops on Self-Connection, Connection with Others, and Connection with Life. His presentations, such as The Heart of Leadership, emphasize compassion and connection as vital qualities for enhancing team performance and accessing clarity and intuition in decision-making, providing a profound unburdening from the stress of trying to control all outcomes.
