{"podcast":{"title":"The Guiding Voice","slug":"the-guiding-voice-1240753","podcast_index_feed_id":1240753,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/theguidingvoice","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044/1730184976766-af357ddd-6021-4774-96a4-6dcdcea7d63f.jpeg","author":"Naveen Samala","episode_count":723,"summary":"The Guiding Voice – Empowering Millions, One Conversation at a Time Asia’s Best Podcast Awardee 2024 (Education Category) & Winner of the CSI Corporate Excellence Award in 2025. Ranked in the Global Top 2.5%. The Guiding Voice (TGV) sparks conversations that simplify success and amplify human potential. We bring the world’s most inspiring leaders, innovators, creators, and changemakers together to share practical wisdom that transforms lives and careers. Our mission is bold and clear: to impact millions globally and help create a world driven by knowledge, empathy, and purpose. TGV has been a proud finalist in • HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards 2024 • Hubhopper Awards 2022 & 2024 Weekly Episodes That Inspire Action We publish 1 high‑impact episode every week(Starting March 2026): Transformation Thursdays Personality development • Self-help • Leadership • Soft skills • Well-being • Technology trends • Digital transformation • Entrepreneurship • Future of work At times, we also release powerful weekend specials exploring themes such as: LGBTQ+ support • Sex education • Sanatan culture • Psychedelics • Neurodiversity • ADHD • Body shaming • Infertility • Bold social conversations Each…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T12:18:20.719779+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753"},"episode":{"title":"How Procrastination Costs Indians MILLIONS in Lost Wealth? | Mukesh Mansukhani | #TGV697","slug":"how-procrastination-costs-indians-millions-in-lost-wealth-mukesh-mansukhani-tgv697","published_at":"2026-02-12T00:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753/how-procrastination-costs-indians-millions-in-lost-wealth-mukesh-mansukhani-tgv697","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-guiding-voice-1240753","url":"https://shows.acast.com/theguidingvoice/episodes/how-procrastination-costs-indians-millions-in-lost-wealth-mu","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/629d98cad435d300126b7044/e/6988574c45f62cfe947e823a/media.mp3","summary":"Is your \"bucket\" full of holes? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with Mukesh Mansukhani, a global finance veteran with over 25 years of experience at GE, Walmart, and Sodexo. Mukesh reveals why even the most successful Indian professionals struggle with financial stress despite rising salaries. We dive deep into the psychology of money procrastination, the \"financial crime\" parents commit by staying silent about wealth, and why your emergency fund should be your #1 priority today. Whether you’re earning 1.5 Lakh a month or just starting your career, Mukesh provides a roadmap to transform money from a \"terrible master\" into a \"great servant.\" In this episode, you’ll discover: The Leaky Bucket Metaphor: Why EMIs and lifestyle inflation are draining your wealth. The \"KISS\" Principle: How to simplify your investment strategy for maximum impact. Why Education ≠ Literacy: The shocking truth about financial awareness in high-literacy states like Kerala. Fee vs. Commission: One critical question you must ask your financial advisor. Compound Interest Secrets: Why waiting just one more year to start can cost you millions. Connect with Mukesh Mansukhani: #FinancialLiteracy #WealthManagement #TheGuidingVoice #MukeshMansukhani #PersonalFinanceIndia #GenerationalWealth #MoneyMindset #InvestingTips Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction: The Financial Stress of the Indian Professional 2:27 – Welcome Mukesh Mansukhani: 25 Years of Global Finance Wisdom 4:42 – Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Future, and Sleep Scores 7:33 – The Art of Living Within Your Means: Lessons from Parents 10:42 – India vs. The World: The Financial Literacy Gap 11:34 – The Leaky Bucket: Why Good Salaries Fail to Create Security 12:59 – Money Intimidates: Why We Procrastinate on Big Decisions 14:21 – Top 3…","meta_description":"Is your \"bucket\" full of holes? 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