The Guiding Voice cover art

The Guiding Voice

The Guiding Voice

Written by: Naveen Samala & Friends
Listen for free

LIMITED TIME OFFER | Get 2 Months for ₹5/month

About this listen

 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 episode blends entertainment and enlightenment—with rapid-fire questions that delight and a trivia segment that enriches.


Global Voices. Timeless Wisdom.

Our guests come from every corner of the world, spanning diverse domains and generations.

From a 9-year-old world’s youngest storyteller to a 91-year-old novelist, screenwriter, and wordsmith, every voice brings a unique life journey and powerful insights.


Grab a copy of our founder and Chief Host Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths.”

Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZN

Flipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKT



The Guiding Voice – In Print

Our remarkable journey and insights from 22 thought leaders are captured in our coffee table book:

TGV Inspiring Lives – Volume 1

https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj


TGV Inspiring Lives – Volume 2

https://amzn.in/d/4yvi7TU


The World’s Only Hexalingual Podcast

Available in English, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati & Hindi


Over 1150+ episodes featuring 1000+ global speakers.


Listen in your language:

  • Telugu: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fCfHwoFIiehHJSPcgoX4I
  • Hindi: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wyLNGG0tsHucmhRauh4o3
  • Kannada: https://open.spotify.com/show/1u5NG4fWh6ONx0iwK8ASQK
  • Marathi: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ALOHyCSlYTlyRshMFVGDS
  • Gujarati: https://open.spotify.com/show/64xdL9hR9Ncq4C03covw0x

Also Tune into Naveen’s TEDx talk “Persistence of 1,610 Days and Beyond” highlights his journey of unwavering consistency and the life-changing power of small, persistent steps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOVImd72HRQ


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naveen Samala Careers Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Success Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Agentic AI for Justice: From Boardrooms to Courtrooms | Diwakar Sharma | #TGV704

    Agentic AI for Justice: From Boardrooms to Courtrooms | Diwakar Sharma | #TGV704
    Mar 19 2026
    This episode #TGV704 of The Guiding Voice features a fascinating conversation with Diwakar Sharma, an AI-driven agile program manager and senior consulting leader. Diwakar discusses the revolutionary potential of Agentic AI in the legal sector, specifically through his platform, legitmentor.in, which aims to democratize legal knowledge and assist citizens in understanding their rights.Democratizing Justice: Can AI Save You from Legal Chaos? Ever felt "shaken" by a legal notice or completely lost when it comes to your constitutional rights? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Guiding Voice, Naveen Samala sits down with AI visionary Diwakar Sharma to explore how Agentic AI is moving from corporate boardrooms into the hands of ordinary citizens to solve real-world legal problems.Diwakar breaks down why 95% of AI agents fail in production and how he’s building a trustworthy, AI-powered legal assistant—legitmentor.in—to help people fight fake cases and navigate the complexities of Indian law with confidence.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Power of Agentic AI: Why the future of AI isn't just chatting, but taking action.The "95% Failure Rate": Why most AI agents break when they hit the real world (and how to fix it).Legal Tech for Citizens: How legitmentor.in is bridging the massive knowledge gap in India's legal system.AI vs. Lawyers: Why AI isn't here to replace lawyers, but to make you a more informed and confident client.Future Outlook: What AI as "social infrastructure" will look like by 2029.Chapters00:00 - Introduction: The Democratization of Knowledge 02:33 - Meet Diwakar Sharma: AI Leader & Consulting Expert 04:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Success, and AI as a Companion 06:15 - Diwakar’s Success Mantra: Consistency & Failure as a Stepping Stone 08:21 - Why 95% of AI Agents Fail in Production 10:31 - The Limitations: Hallucination, Security, and Context Guardrails 12:42 - Non-Technical Levers: Policies & Incentives to Make AI Stick 14:18 - The Knowledge Gap: Do You Know Your Constitutional Rights? 16:56 - The Story Behind Legitmentoor.in (Why Mentoor?) 19:15 - Fighting "Fake Cases" with AI-Powered Education 22:31 - Data Privacy & Reducing Hallucination in Legal AI 24:25 - Human in the Loop: Why AI Needs Lawyers & NGOs 27:24 - Designing for Usability: Beyond Prompt Engineering 29:24 - When Should an AI Agent Refuse to Answer? 30:29 - Shadowing Citizens: Solving Problems in Real-Time 31:47 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Impact, Ethics, and the "Laziness" Gadget 34:57 - The Future of AI (2027-2029): Social Infrastructure & Quantum Computing 37:41 - Closing Remarks & TGV Trivia Segment: Indian Legal Backlog FactsLove this content? Don't forget to subscribe to The Guiding Voice and share this episode with three friends who are curious about the future of AI! 🚀#AgenticAI #LegalTech #ArtificialIntelligence #TheGuidingVoice #CareerGrowth #DigitalTransformation #IndiaLegal #AIForGoodConnect with the guest on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/diwakarsharma-project-manager/Host LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Grab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on AmazonKindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
  • Does your fingerprints decide your career? | Shilpa Bhosle | #TGV703

    Does your fingerprints decide your career? | Shilpa Bhosle | #TGV703
    Mar 12 2026
    In this episode of The Guiding Voice, host Naveen Samala is joined by Shilpa Bhosle, a life coach, counselor, and transformation therapist with over 30 years of experience. Shilpa discusses how unique tools like fingerprint analysis and graphology can decode the unconscious mind to help individuals find their true path to success and freedom.SummaryFingerprint Analysis in Counseling: Shilpa explains how fingerprints, which develop alongside the brain in the womb, are directly mapped to our innate abilities and intelligences.Career Guidance: Discover how identifying your "area of genesis" through fingerprint analysis can lead to a more fulfilling career and prevent burnout by aligning work with natural expertise.Transformation Therapy: Shilpa uses a powerful medical analogy to differentiate between standard counseling and transformation therapy, which aims to remove the "root cause" of recurring life patterns.Unconscious Patterns: A look at the common struggles professionals and teenagers face today, from low self-worth and competitiveness to the constant need for validation in the digital age.Actionable Mental Health Tips: Practical daily exercises for inner peace, including "heart-focused breathing," labeling emotions to build awareness, and practicing gratitude.Chapters:00:00 - Teaser: The mapping between your 10 brain lobes and 10 fingerprints.01:14 - Welcome to TGV: Navin Samala introduces the episode and its mission.02:37 - Introducing Shilpa Bhosle: Life coach, NLP practitioner, and therapist.04:31 - Breaking the Taboo: Why counseling is for everyone, not just those with "problems."05:51 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, goals, and why fingerprints reveal who you truly are.07:08 - Guiding Voice: Shilpa's internal drive to help and mentor others.08:41 - Success Mantra: The importance of authenticity, empathy, and being humble.09:48 - The Science of Fingerprints: How they develop in the womb and map to brain lobes.11:24 - Fingerprints & Career Choices: Choosing a path based on innate interests and expertise.13:13 - Handling Stuck Clients: Using the "Metaphors of Movement" to find a way forward.15:05 - Real-world Accuracy: Personal examples of career shifts based on fingerprint analysis.17:24 - Transformation Therapy: Moving beyond "painkillers" to heal the root cause.19:12 - Modern Patterns: Low self-esteem in professionals and the validation trap for teens.20:59 - Daily Practices for Peace: Heart-focused breathing, labeling emotions, and gratitude.24:00 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Gigantic billboards, the myth of the "weak," and inventing an "emotion meter."26:30 - Early Signs You Need Support: Recognizing emotional overwhelm and the need for a mentor.30:11 - Trivia Segment: Fascinating facts about how and when fingerprints form.Connect with the guest on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpabhosle/Host LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Grab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on AmazonKindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
  • Beyond the Toolbox: Fixing Your World with Larry Weingarten | #TGV702

    Beyond the Toolbox: Fixing Your World with Larry Weingarten | #TGV702
    Mar 5 2026

    What if the right tools—physical, emotional, and mental—could fix almost anything in your life?

    In this powerful and insight‑packed conversation, master craftsman, energy‑efficiency expert, and heart‑centered problem‑solver Larry Weingarten joins Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice to explore the tools that repair homes, heal hearts, and build lasting wealth.

    This episode goes far beyond wrenches, wires, and water heaters. Larry reveals why perspective, acceptance, curiosity, and collaboration are the ultimate life tools—and how anyone can use them to transform their world.


    Why You Should Tune In

    If you're looking to:


    Save massive amounts of energy at home

    Understand the myths & truths of efficiency

    Build wealth ethically using fix‑it skills

    Learn how empathy can literally save lives

    Discover practical tools for comfort, creativity & problem‑solving

    Hear rapid‑fire insights that will make you rethink everyday objects


    …then this episode is for you.


    Chapters:

    Chapters:

    0:00:00 Precap

    0:02:00 Larry’s Guiding Voice

    0:05:00 3 things that contributed to Larry’s success

    0:07:40 Low-Hanging Fruit home improvements for saving energy

    0:10:00 Biggest Myth Around Energy: thermal or electrical

    0:12:00 Balancing the pursuit of efficiency with the need for comfort and simplicity

    0:15:00 How to solve problems with heart, though lacking technical skills

    0:17:00 How to add a million dollars to their worth in ten years?

    0:19:00 How to get hot water FAST while saving water & energy?

    0:21:00 How did Larry use empathy as his primary tool in solving the client’s problem?

    0:22:30 Second Rapid Fire round

    0:25:00 One pattern that people would instantly improve their lives or homes?

    0:26:00 Countries leading the world in electricity conservation and energy efficiency

    Host LinkedIn:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/



    Grab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”

    Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZN

    Flipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKT


    TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon

    Kindle:

    https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC

    Paperback:

    https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj


    Volume 2:

    Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkry

    Use the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discount


    Kindle Edition:

    http://surl.li/tmmmn

    AMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnb

    AMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnl


    FOLLOW ON X:

    @guidingvoice

    @naveensamala



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
All stars
Most relevant
Indeed an inspiring story for the listeners. One of the kind of podcast Ive ever heard.

Loved it

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.