Champion Mindset Collective

🔥 What happens when ancient wisdom meets lived experience? 
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Anthony Dahya sits down with Guru Yogi Shivan, founder of Indimasi Healing Village in Kerala, to explore healing, identity, discipline, and inner peace in today’s fast-paced world. 
Anthony shares a rare part of his story, growing up in Vallabh Ashram in Gujarat from the age of seven, where discipline, spirituality, structure, and silence shaped his early life. That lived experience creates a unique and authentic bridge into Guru Yogi Shivan’s teachings around ancient yogic wisdom, Ayurveda, breathwork, meditation, movement, and holistic healing. 
🌱 Key Takeaways: 
✅ How childhood spiritual conditioning shapes identity and resilience 
✅ The balance between discipline and emotional freedom 
✅ Healing childhood wounds stored in the body and nervous system 
✅ Integrating ancient wisdom into modern Western life 
✅ Spiritual contentment beyond hustle, stress, and achievement 
✅ Practical ways to find inner peace during change and transition 
This is not a conversation about religion. 
It’s a conversation about being human, grounded, and whole. 
If you are navigating stress, burnout, identity shifts, or simply searching for deeper balance, this episode will speak to you. 
👇 Chapters below for easy navigation 
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⏱️Episode Chapters: 
⌛00:00 Introduction and why this conversation matters 
⌛02:11 Growing up in Vallabh Ashram and early spiritual conditioning 
⌛05:31 Discipline, structure, and identity formation 
⌛12:41 Healing childhood imprints stored in the body 
⌛21:11 Ancient wisdom for modern life and stress 
⌛30:01 Spiritual contentment and finding inner peace 
⌛38:21 Quick fire reflections and closing thoughts 
🧠 Key Themes & Topics 
✨ Ancient wisdom and modern life 
✨ Childhood conditioning and inner healing 
✨ Vallabh Ashram experience and lived spirituality 
✨ Discipline vs emotional freedom 
✨ Nervous system regulation 
✨ Ayurveda, yoga, breathwork, meditation
✨ Purpose, identity, and belonging 
✨ Spiritual resilience and grounded living 
✨ Eastern philosophy meets Western mindset 
🌐 Connect with Guru Yogi Shivan: 
Indimasi Ayurvedic Healing Village offers Residential Retreats with Ayurveda and Siddha Treatments synthesized with Yoga, Meditation, and Kalari including organic food and serene accommodation. Book your retreat here - https://indimasi.com/ 
➡️ Guru Yogi Shivan offers 1-on-1 personal consultation sessions. Read the details about Ask Yogi session here - https://yogispeaks.my.canva.site/askyogi 
➡️ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@IndimasiHealingVillage 
➡️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/indimasihealingvillage 
➡️ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indimasi.healingvillage/ 
➡️ Whatsapp - +91 62386 00274 Guru Yogi Shivan - Profile Links: 
➡️Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/yogi.shivan 
➡️Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Guruyogisivan 
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogi.shivan/ 
➡️Linkedin - https://in.linkedin.com/in/guru-yogi-shivan-244576274 
Indimasi Links: 
➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indimasihealingvillage 
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
➡️Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@IndimasiHealingVillage 
📢 Connect with Anthony Dahya: 
🌐 Website – Champion Mindset Collective 
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What do blockbuster films like Independence Day, Star Trek, Transformers, and Die Hard have in common with modern engineering and software teams?
More than you think.
In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective, host Anthony Dahya sits down with Steven Puri, former DreamWorks and 20th Century Fox executive and Founder of The Sukha Company, to unpack the behind-the-scenes lessons Hollywood has mastered about focus, flow state, and high-performance teamwork.
Steven shares what it really takes to deliver under extreme pressure, tight deadlines, and massive complexity, and how those same principles apply to engineers, developers, designers, and writers working today, especially in remote and hybrid environments.
The conversation dives deep into flow state, why it matters for creative and technical work, and how The Sukha Company helps remote professionals enter deep focus without burnout by combining structure, community, and intentional work rhythms.
From managing creative chaos on film sets to helping tech teams work in flow, this episode bridges film, technology, and human performance in a practical and relatable way.
If you’ve ever felt busy but not productive, distracted by constant notifications, or stuck in context switching, this conversation will change how you think about work.
Key Takeaways
Why Hollywood film productions operate more like elite engineering teams than most people realise

How blockbuster movies are delivered under pressure without destroying creativity

The hidden cost of constant interruptions for developers and knowledge workers

What film sets get right about focus, ownership, and deep work

How flow states actually work and why they matter for engineers and creatives

The real reasons burnout happens in both tech and film industries

Why productivity should be healthy, not punishing

How remote teams can recreate focus and accountability without micromanagement

The power of working “together” even when you’re physically apart

Simple mindset shifts that can dramatically improve focus and performance

Who This Episode Is For
Engineers and software developers

Tech leads and engineering managers

Designers and writers

Remote and hybrid workers

Startup founders and product teams

Anyone feeling distracted, burned out, or constantly “on”

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and why Hollywood matters to engineers
03:10 Steven’s journey from film and TV to tech
07:45 What blockbuster movie sets teach about focus under pressure
12:30 Flow state and why it matters for engineers and creatives
18:20 Distractions, deep work, and why productivity is broken
24:10 Burnout in film and tech and how to prevent it
30:05 The Sukha Company and working in flow together
36:40 Practical focus habits engineers can use immediately
41:30 Final insights on healthy high performance and mindset
🌐 Connect with Steven:
➡️ LinkedIn Profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-puri/

➡️ Website: ⁠https://www.thesukha.co/

📢 Connect with Anthony Dahya:
🌐 Website – Champion Mindset Collective

➡️ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydahya/

➡️ Facebook – facebook.com/anthonydahya

➡️ Instagram – @anthony.dahya

➡️ YouTube – @anthonydahya

➡️ Spotify – Champion Mindset Collective

➡️ AI Workflows Agency – https://aiworkflows.agency

📧 Email – [email protected]

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Yesterday Is History, Tomorrow Is a Mystery, Today Is a Gift - Why taking action today fuels innovation, creativity, and human progress in science, technology, and storytelling

In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, Anthony Dahya sits down with Swiss producer and director Yelena Ganshof van der Meersch to explore the mindset behind meaningful action, innovation, and human progress.
From growing up in Siberia to working in global finance and diplomacy, and ultimately creating award-winning scientific documentaries, Yelena’s journey is a powerful example of what happens when we stop waiting and start acting.
Together, we unpack the meaning behind the phrase “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift” and how this philosophy applies to leadership, creativity, science communication, and building the future now.
This episode dives into why human creativity and hard work still matter in a technology-driven world, why scientists and engineers are often underappreciated, and how storytelling can bridge the gap between innovation and public trust.
If you care about mindset, innovation, science, leadership, and taking action in the present moment, this conversation is for you.

👤 Guest Bio
Yelena Ganshof van der Meersch is a Swiss producer and director passionate about science, innovation, and human creativity. She is best known for her documentary The Messenger: A Story of mRNA, which achieved record viewership on Swiss national television and features two Nobel Prize winners from 2023. The film is distributed globally through TV5 Monde and Alexander Street.
Building on its success, Yelena launched The Messenger Impact Campaign to foster public trust in science through screenings and expert panels across Europe and North America. Before filmmaking, she worked in investment banking in Singapore and served as a lead economist at the US Embassy in Moscow, blending analytical depth with creative storytelling to connect science and society.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and why today matters
02:15 – Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery
05:10 – Taking action now versus waiting for the right time
09:20 – Human creativity, hard work, and innovation
13:45 – Why scientists and engineers go unnoticed
18:30 – Storytelling as a bridge between science and society
23:40 – Film-making, impact, and shaping the future
28:10 – Final reflections and key takeaway
🔑 Key Topics Covered
Living and leading in the present moment
Why action today matters more than perfect plans
Human creativity and hard work in the age of AI
The underappreciated role of scientists and engineers
Storytelling as a bridge between science and society
Film-making as a tool for trust, education, and impact
🎯 Who This Episode Is For
Leaders navigating change and uncertainty
Entrepreneurs and creators stuck in planning mode
Innovators in science, technology, and AI
Anyone who wants to stop waiting and start acting
Listeners interested in mindset, purpose, and impact
#ChampionMindset, #MindsetMatters, #TakeActionToday, #InnovationMindset, #HumanCreativity, #LeadershipGrowth, #LiveInThePresent, #ScienceAndSociety

🌐 Connect with Yelena:
➡️ LinkedIn Profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/yelenaganshof/
➡️ Website: https://insidetomorrow.media/
📢 Connect with Anthony Dahya:
🌐 Website – Champion Mindset Collective
➡️ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydahya/
➡️ Facebook – facebook.com/anthonydahya
➡️ Instagram – @anthony.dahya
➡️ YouTube – @anthonydahya
➡️ Spotify – Champion Mindset Collective
➡️ AI Workflows Agency – https://aiworkflows.agency
📧 Email – [email protected]
💬 Join the Conversation: Leave your thoughts or questions in the comments or message Anthony directly.
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Most businesses believe they have a sales problem.
In reality, they often have a clarity, structure, or leadership problem.
In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective, Anthony Dahya sits down with Sean P Shannon, a sales and revenue leader with over 30 years of experience building market-leading teams and brands across iHeart, Audacy, and Cumulus Media.
Sean shares why most businesses misunderstand what their customers are actually buying, how broken compensation plans quietly sabotage sales performance, and why diagnosing the real problem always comes before offering solutions.
You will hear real-world insights from Sean’s journey as a Senior Vice President of Sales and Market President, including how he built iconic brands like Q99.7 and 99X, and what small and medium businesses can learn from those experiences today.
This is a practical, no-fluff conversation for founders, sales leaders, and business owners who want smarter sales strategy, stronger teams, and better results.

🔑 Key Highlights
Why most businesses think they have a sales problem when it is really a system problem
How sales compensation plans drive behaviour, often the wrong behaviour
The importance of understanding true purchase motivation
Why diagnosing before prescribing changes everything
The Vikings and Farmers story and what it reveals about sales culture
How leadership decisions shape sales performance over time
What high-performing sales teams do differently in tight markets
💡 Key Takeaways
Sales problems are rarely solved by tactics alone
Customers are not buying what most businesses think they are selling
A misaligned comp plan will quietly destroy even great sales teams
Culture and structure matter more than pressure and incentives
Strong sales leadership starts with asking better questions
There is no failure if learning is applied forward
Clarity beats complexity every time in sales strategy
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Why most businesses misdiagnose sales problems
04:20 – Sean’s journey through 30+ years in sales leadership
09:30 – Diagnosing before prescribing in sales and marketing
14:45 – Cost of sale rising while revenue stalls
20:10 – Understanding real customer purchase motivation
27:40 – Vikings vs Farmers and sales culture explained
35:15 – Sales comp plans and unintended consequences
43:00 – What leaders must fix first in their sales system
50:20 – Champion Mindset lessons from decades in sales
Tags: sales strategy explained
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🌐 Connect with Sean:
➡️ LinkedIn Profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-p-shannon/
➡️ Website: ⁠Sales Exceleration-Sean Shannon
📢 Connect with Anthony Dahya:
🌐 Website – Champion Mindset Collective
➡️ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydahya/
➡️ Facebook – facebook.com/anthonydahya
➡️ Instagram – @anthony.dahya
➡️ YouTube – @anthonydahya
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📧 Email – [email protected]
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Digital Wellbeing, Screen Time & Family Balance
In this episode of the Champion Mindset Collective Podcast, host Anthony Dahya sits down with Dr Sajita Setia, physician, researcher, and digital wellbeing expert, to unpack how families can raise resilient, balanced kids in today’s hyper-connected world.
Dr Sajita shares evidence-based insights on digital wellbeing, screen time, social media, and the real impact technology has on children’s mental health, sleep, confidence, and behaviour. Rather than fear-based parenting or banning devices, this conversation focuses on practical, compassionate strategies that help families create healthier tech habits together.
You’ll learn why most screen rules fail, how algorithms are designed to hook developing brains, and what parents can do right now to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and real-world connection at home.
This episode is essential listening for parents, educators, and anyone supporting young people growing up online.
Key Topics Covered
Digital wellbeing and family balance

Why screen rules fail and what works instead

Raising resilient kids in a connected world

Social media, comparison, and self-esteem

Neuroscience, dopamine loops, and developing brains

Practical tools families can start using this week

Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and why digital wellbeing matters now
03:40 – Why restriction fails and replacement works
08:55 – Notification cleansing and family tech habits
14:10 – Screen rules vs screen understanding
19:30 – Social media, comparison, and self-esteem
24:50 – Building real-world resilience and connection
30:15 – Screen sunset, sleep, and behaviour
35:40 – Empowerment over punishment
41:10 – Final reflections and practical takeaways

Key Takeaways
Digital wellbeing is about replacement, not restriction

Kids respond better when boundaries are framed as protection, not punishment

Algorithms are designed to exploit dopamine loops, not a lack of discipline

Face-to-face connection is essential for resilience and mental health

Intrinsic values like kindness and gratitude reduce unhealthy comparison

Small changes consistently applied matter more than perfection

Parents modelling healthy tech habits is more powerful than any rule

Keywords
digital wellbeing, parenting in the digital age, screen time for kids, raising resilient kids, social media and mental health, family screen rules, digital balance, youth mental health, technology and children, dopamine and screens, online safety for kids
🌐 Connect with Sajita:
➡️ LinkedIn Profile: ⁠http://linkedin.com/in/sajita-setia
➡️ Website: https://sajitasetia.com/
➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrSajitaSetia
➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsajitasetia/
➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sajita.setia/
📢 Connect with Anthony Dahya:
🌐 Website – Champion Mindset Collective
➡️ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydahya/
➡️ Facebook – facebook.com/anthonydahya
➡️ Instagram – @anthony.dahya
➡️ YouTube – @anthonydahya
➡️ Spotify – Champion Mindset Collective
➡️ AI Workflows Agency – https://aiworkflows.agency
📧 Email – [email protected]
💬 Join the Conversation: Leave your thoughts or questions in the comments or message Anthony directly.
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