32.This CEO Coach Uses Vedic Astrology to Decode Leadership Blocks with Vish Chatterji

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I knew this episode was going to blow my mind—but I didn’t expect it to realign my entire belief system. Vish Chatterji is not your typical executive coach. He’s also a Vedic astrologer, a dedicated yogi, and the author of The Business Casual Yogi and Astrology Decoded. We met at the Berkeley Coaches Conference (shoutout to the yogi lunch table!), and I instantly knew we had to record this. This conversation is for anyone who feels like they’re navigating dual identities—balancing intuition and analysis, crystals and KPIs. Vish breaks down how yoga, Ayurveda, and astrology aren’t separate silos—they’re a three-legged stool for conscious leadership and personal alignment. We dive into the eight limbs of yoga, the power of personalized Ayurvedic practices (yes, that cold smoothie might be wrecking your productivity), and the surprisingly scientific logic behind Vedic astrology. And if you think astrology doesn’t belong in the boardroom? Vish will prove otherwise. Let’s just say… CEOs are more open than you think when Mercury starts retrograding. In this episode, we discuss: How do yoga and Ayurveda enhance leadership? What’s the real difference between Vedic astrology and Western astrology? The three doshas explained: Are you Vata, Pitta, or Kapha? Can astrology be a legit tool in executive coaching? Why chanting 'Om' might be the ultimate life hack Learn more about The Brand Edit 4-week Program with Sam: https://www.growwithsam.com/the-brand-edit (https://www.growwithsam.com/the-brand-edit) Connect with Sam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growwith_sam/ (@growwith_sam) Website:http://www.growwithsam.com ( www.growwithsam.com) YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@sidenotepod (⁠⁠⁠⁠@sidenotepod⁠⁠⁠) Book a call with Sam: http://www.growwithsam.com/greenhouse-mastermind (https://www.growwithsam.com/deep-dive) About your host: Samantha Fackler is an Executive Leadership Coach and Marketing Advisor who transforms how entrepreneurs grow a freedom-based business. After scaling 100+ companies over 13+ years with both Fortune 500 companies (think Apple, PayPal, LinkedIn) and early-stage founders, she brings a rare blend of corporate strategy and holistic leadership to help you scale intentionally. Her approach? Building aligned, profitable businesses without the burnout narrative. Because success shouldn't cost you your wellbeing. After a successful career as an engineer, executive, and entrepreneur, Vish Chatterji is honoring his soul purpose as an East-meets-West executive coach and Vedic teacher. He helps people find light in their work through the wisdom of his ancestors, leveraging the traditions of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Vedic Philosophy, and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology). Connect with Vish Website: https://www.vishchatterji.com/ (https://www.vishchatterji.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vishchatterji/ (https://www.instagram.com/vishchatterji/) Connect with Samantha:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vish-vishwajeet-chatterji-b3b2681/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vish-vishwajeet-chatterji-b3b2681/)