Awakened Leadership & Playing the Infinite Game with Rishi Rongala MCC ICF - S3E2
Fri Jan 30 2026
Episode: Awakened Leadership & Playing the Infinite GameGuest: Rishi Rongala, MCC (ICF)Hosts: Sathish Kumar & Rajesh Gangwani🌟 Episode OverviewIn this profound and wide-ranging conversation, Rishi Rongala, one of the youngest Master Certified Coaches (MCC) in the world, joins Sathish and Rajesh to explore awakening, identity, purpose, leadership, paradox, and what it truly means to lead from presence.This episode is a deep inquiry into Awakened Leadership—leadership that emerges not from control and problem-solving, but from clarity, stillness, and inner freedom.If you are a coach, leader, entrepreneur, or seeker navigating today’s complex world, this conversation will offer powerful insights and reflections.⏱️ Chapters (Top 10 Key Moments)00:11 – Welcome & Guest IntroductionRishi Rongala joins Changepreneurs to explore awakened leadership and inner mastery.02:02 – If You Could Change Your Past, Would You?Rishi shares why he would change nothing—even depression and crisis shaped his clarity.12:28 – Awakening: The Inner EarthquakeWhat awakening really means and how it transforms the way we experience reality.15:34 – The Corner Exercise: Imagination vs RealityA simple yet powerful demonstration of how awakening is “waking up to the dream.”17:58 – The Cosmic Joke & Bliss Beyond CircumstanceRishi describes his profound awakening experience—days of silence, laughter, and deep peace.25:29 – Identity Beyond Roles: “I Am”A deep reflection on consciousness, existence, and identity beyond titles like CEO or coach.38:31 – Purpose Isn’t Found, It EmergesPurpose comes not from chasing answers, but from following what feels alive and effortless.47:30 – Leadership Beyond Problem SolvingWhy awakened leadership is not about fixing complexity, but holding space for emergence.54:02 – Three Markers of Awakened LeadershipCalm stability amidst chaos, creating leaders (not followers), and acting from inspiration.1:30:29 – Three Truths to Live ByLife is a game—have fun. Life is finite—remember mortality. Everyone is just like you.🔑 Key Themes in This EpisodeAwakening as a shift in perceptionIdentity beyond ego and rolesPurpose through aliveness and joyLeadership in infinite complexityPresence vs executive presenceInner mastery as freedom, not achievementHolding paradox instead of solving it📚 Book MentionedAshtavakra Samhita (Ashtavakra Gita)A profound Sanskrit dialogue on non-duality, awakening, and the nature of reality.🔥 Memorable Quote“Awakening is effortless. It’s simply seeing what is.”— Rishi Rongala🙏 Thank You for WatchingThank you for tuning into this episode of the Changepreneurs Podcast, where we bring conversations that spark positive change.If this episode resonated with you:✅ Like the video✅ Subscribe to the channel✅ Share it with a leader or coach who needs this messageConnect with Rishi - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishirongala/Join the Awakened Leader - https://rishirongala.com
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Episode: Awakened Leadership & Playing the Infinite GameGuest: Rishi Rongala, MCC (ICF)Hosts: Sathish Kumar & Rajesh Gangwani🌟 Episode OverviewIn this profound and wide-ranging conversation, Rishi Rongala, one of the youngest Master Certified Coaches (MCC) in the world, joins Sathish and Rajesh to explore awakening, identity, purpose, leadership, paradox, and what it truly means to lead from presence.This episode is a deep inquiry into Awakened Leadership—leadership that emerges not from control and problem-solving, but from clarity, stillness, and inner freedom.If you are a coach, leader, entrepreneur, or seeker navigating today’s complex world, this conversation will offer powerful insights and reflections.⏱️ Chapters (Top 10 Key Moments)00:11 – Welcome & Guest IntroductionRishi Rongala joins Changepreneurs to explore awakened leadership and inner mastery.02:02 – If You Could Change Your Past, Would You?Rishi shares why he would change nothing—even depression and crisis shaped his clarity.12:28 – Awakening: The Inner EarthquakeWhat awakening really means and how it transforms the way we experience reality.15:34 – The Corner Exercise: Imagination vs RealityA simple yet powerful demonstration of how awakening is “waking up to the dream.”17:58 – The Cosmic Joke & Bliss Beyond CircumstanceRishi describes his profound awakening experience—days of silence, laughter, and deep peace.25:29 – Identity Beyond Roles: “I Am”A deep reflection on consciousness, existence, and identity beyond titles like CEO or coach.38:31 – Purpose Isn’t Found, It EmergesPurpose comes not from chasing answers, but from following what feels alive and effortless.47:30 – Leadership Beyond Problem SolvingWhy awakened leadership is not about fixing complexity, but holding space for emergence.54:02 – Three Markers of Awakened LeadershipCalm stability amidst chaos, creating leaders (not followers), and acting from inspiration.1:30:29 – Three Truths to Live ByLife is a game—have fun. Life is finite—remember mortality. Everyone is just like you.🔑 Key Themes in This EpisodeAwakening as a shift in perceptionIdentity beyond ego and rolesPurpose through aliveness and joyLeadership in infinite complexityPresence vs executive presenceInner mastery as freedom, not achievementHolding paradox instead of solving it📚 Book MentionedAshtavakra Samhita (Ashtavakra Gita)A profound Sanskrit dialogue on non-duality, awakening, and the nature of reality.🔥 Memorable Quote“Awakening is effortless. It’s simply seeing what is.”— Rishi Rongala🙏 Thank You for WatchingThank you for tuning into this episode of the Changepreneurs Podcast, where we bring conversations that spark positive change.If this episode resonated with you:✅ Like the video✅ Subscribe to the channel✅ Share it with a leader or coach who needs this messageConnect with Rishi - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishirongala/Join the Awakened Leader - https://rishirongala.com