Episode 51 – Twice Reborn: LK Moorthi on Resilience, Habits, and SMO Transformation
Changepreneurs Podcast with Sathish Kumar & Sunil Sathyendra

In this powerful episode, Lakshman K. Moorthi — Stanford-certified program manager, global IT leader, coach, and mentor — shares his extraordinary life journey, including surviving two life-threatening phases, rebuilding himself through discipline and Dhyanam, and dedicating his life to transforming Small & Medium Organisations and mentoring young leaders.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
Welcoming listeners to the 51st episode of Changepreneurs; introduction to Mr. L.K. Moorthi and his mission.

02:58 – A Journey of Resilience
Overcoming paralysis in school, regaining life through yoga, Ayurveda, determination, and later recovering from total blindness.

06:11 – Mentorship & the Grandfather Who Changed Everything
The power of guidance, belief, and discipline in shaping an individual.

08:59 – From Global IT to Coaching & Mentoring
Transitioning from corporate roles to serving and transforming SMOs.

11:47 – Habit Formation & Atomic Habits Insights
How habits are built through cues, craving, response, and reward — and why small steps matter.

15:11 – Spirituality & Dhyanam
How meditation and silence shaped his emotional strength and mental clarity.

18:11 – Breaking Bad Habits
Practical techniques to reverse habits by making them unattractive and difficult.

20:54 – Communication & Listening Skills
Listening vs speaking; the lost art of attention in the digital age.

23:49 – Summary & Key Themes
Resilience, humility, purpose and gratitude.

38:34 – Isolating Sound Channels to Improve Focus
Ways to train the mind to listen deeply.

41:01 – R.A.S.A Technique
Reciprocate – Acknowledge – Summarize – Ask.

42:43 – Storytelling & Shakespeare Lessons
How powerful communication influences leadership.

46:23 – Culture & Discipline
The Palakkad upbringing and values rooted in structure and service.

51:09 – Vedas & Quality Principles
“Say what you do, do what you say.”

54:30 – Childhood & Joint Family Learnings
Building character, respect, and adaptability.

01:00:00 – Elevator Pitch Essentials
Always be prepared to communicate your value in 30 seconds.

01:05:34 – Meaning & Purpose of Life
Financial freedom, balance and continuous learning.

01:08:51 – Mentoring as a Calling
Creating impact by touching hearts, not just fixing processes.

01:13:10 – Influential Leaders & Inspirations
The people who shaped his worldview.

01:17:03 – Service as Value Creation
True service is creating value for someone else.

01:22:03 – Legacy
Reflecting on impact, storytelling and living a meaningful life.

Key Takeaways

• Bounce back from adversity through alignment of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual strength.
• Habits shape destiny, and discipline beats motivation.
• Listening is more powerful than speaking — RASA improves communication.
• Purpose is built through service, growth and balance, not titles.
• True leadership is the ability to touch lives and create value.

Connect with L K Moorthi
WhatsApp - +91 95009 33667
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lkmoorthi/
His Blog - https://lkmoorthi.wordpress.com/