Jay Shetty Keynote Speaker and Host of On Purpose Podcast

Jay Shetty

TIME100 Creator 2025 | #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Think Like a Monk | Host, World's #1 Health Podcast On Purpose | Chief Purpose Officer, Calm

Named to Time magazine's inaugural TIME100 Creators list in 2025, Jay Shetty is the former monk whose 10 billion video views, two New York Times bestsellers, and the world's #1 health podcast have made him one of the most trusted voices in global wellness and leadership. His keynotes translate ancient wisdom into practical tools for purpose, resilience, and high performance — leaving corporate audiences measurably changed in how they work, lead, and live.

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    Jay Shetty biography

    Jay Shetty is one of the most widely followed voices in global wellness and personal development — a former monk turned bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and purpose-driven entrepreneur whose content has reached an audience few communicators of any era have matched. Born in London to a Hindu family of Indian origin and raised in Barnet, North London, he graduated from Bayes Business School at City, University of London with a degree in Management Science. What came next set him apart from every classmate: rather than entering the corporate world, he spent time living as a Vedic monk, studying under teachers of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and absorbing the ancient wisdom frameworks that would later define his global message.

    Motivational speaker Jay Shetty returned from monastic life and began translating that experience for modern audiences, first at Accenture — where he worked as a digital strategist and social media coach for senior executives — then as an independent content creator whose videos caught the attention of Arianna Huffington and exploded across Facebook, YouTube, and beyond. By 2017, Forbes had named him to its 30 Under 30 list for his game-changing impact in media. His viral videos have since surpassed 10 billion views, and he is followed by more than 50 million people across social media platforms. In July 2025, Time magazine named him to its inaugural TIME100 Creators list, cementing his standing as one of the defining digital voices of his generation.

    Author, Podcaster, and Chief Purpose Officer

    In 2019, Shetty launched On Purpose with Jay Shetty, now consistently ranked as the world’s #1 health and wellness podcast, with new episodes every Monday and Friday reaching a global audience in the tens of millions. His debut book, Think Like a Monk (2020), became a #1 New York Times bestseller, distilling ancient monastic wisdom into practical frameworks for modern life. His second book, 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go (2023), debuted as a New York Times bestseller within its first week, applying Vedic principles and contemporary psychology to the full arc of romantic relationships. In 2022, Shetty joined the meditation and wellness app Calm as Chief Purpose Officer, creating the daily The Daily Jay meditation series and developing corporate wellness content. He has spoken at and coached organizations including Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Deloitte, American Express, and Novo Nordisk, and has interviewed world leaders including President Joe Biden at the White House. He officiated the 2022 wedding of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck and co-founded the adaptogenic tea brand Juni with his wife, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty.

    As a speaker, Jay Shetty brings a rare combination of ancient wisdom and modern accessibility to corporate and public audiences. His keynotes are emotionally resonant, practically grounded, and built around the central conviction that purpose is not a luxury — it is the foundation of sustainable performance, meaningful relationships, and genuine wellbeing. For organizations navigating employee engagement, leadership development, or culture transformation, Shetty is one of the most impactful and recognizable voices available today.

    Jay Shetty Speaking Videos

    Jay Shetty - How to Find Your Purpose
    Jay Shetty - Changing The World Starts With You

    Jay Shetty Keynote Topics

    Based on his #1 New York Times bestselling book, this keynote distills the timeless wisdom Jay absorbed during his years living as a Vedic monk into a set of clear, practical frameworks anyone can apply from the next morning forward. He shares how to quiet the noise of external validation, identify what you actually value, build habits that align with your purpose, and develop the mental discipline that allows you to perform at your best — not just when conditions are perfect, but consistently, even under pressure. For organizations, this keynote reframes what high performance actually looks like: not grinding harder, but thinking with more clarity, acting with more intention, and contributing from a place of genuine meaning rather than obligation.

    Based on his second New York Times bestselling book, this keynote examines the full architecture of human relationships — not just romantic love, but the trust, communication, and emotional intelligence that determine whether any relationship, professional or personal, deepens or deteriorates. Drawing on Vedic wisdom and modern behavioral science, Shetty shares frameworks for understanding what love and connection actually require: how to express needs clearly, how to handle conflict without damage, how to recognize when a relationship is nourishing versus draining, and how to invest in the people who matter most. Particularly powerful for leadership audiences, HR teams, and any organization focused on psychological safety and team cohesion.

    One of the most consistent challenges senior leaders face is not strategy or resources — it is engagement. When people do not understand why their work matters, or how it connects to something larger than the next deliverable, performance and retention both suffer. In this highly interactive keynote or workshop, Shetty guides participants toward a deeper understanding of their own values and motivations, and of how those align with the organization's mission. The session is practical and experiential — not inspirational noise, but structured reflection and actionable commitments. Organizations consistently report measurable shifts in engagement scores following this session.

    Resilience is not the absence of struggle — it is the ability to use struggle as the raw material for growth. In this keynote, Shetty draws on both ancient monastic frameworks and contemporary behavioral science to examine how individuals and teams build genuine resilience: not by suppressing difficulty, but by understanding it, reframing it, and using it to strengthen rather than diminish. He offers practical tools for managing uncertainty, processing failure, sustaining motivation through setbacks, and building the psychological foundations that allow people to perform at their best precisely when the pressure is highest. A powerful choice for any team navigating change, disruption, or sustained high demand.

    FAQs on Booking Jay Shetty

    Why Jay Shetty?

    Booking Jay Shetty means bringing to your stage one of the most recognized and trusted voices in global wellness and personal development. With over 10 billion video views, 50 million social media followers, two New York Times bestselling books, the world's #1 health podcast, and a named role as Chief Purpose Officer at Calm, Shetty has built an audience and a level of cultural trust that very few communicators alive can match. What makes him exceptional for corporate events is the bridge he builds between ancient wisdom and modern workplace reality — making abstract concepts like purpose, resilience, and mental wellbeing immediately tangible and actionable for professionals at every level. Organizations that have brought him in — including Google, Microsoft, Netflix, and Deloitte — consistently report measurably elevated engagement and lasting behavioral change. For leadership conferences, employee engagement events, and culture-defining moments, Jay Shetty is among the most powerful choices available. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to discuss availability.

    What is Jay Shetty's background as a monk?

    Before his media career, Jay Shetty spent time living and studying as a Vedic monk associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), an experience that exposed him to ancient wisdom traditions including the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and practices of meditation, service, and minimalism. He studied under monks in India and the UK, absorbing frameworks for managing the mind, understanding purpose, and living with intentionality. This period became the foundation for all of his subsequent work — the core insight of Think Like a Monk being that the discipline, clarity, and sense of purpose cultivated in monastic life can be translated into practical, daily practices accessible to anyone, regardless of their beliefs or background.

    What is the On Purpose podcast and how popular is it?

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty is a weekly podcast launched in 2019 that consistently ranks as the world's #1 health and wellness podcast. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday, featuring in-depth conversations with celebrities, athletes, scientists, and thought leaders on topics including mental health, relationships, purpose, habits, and personal growth. Past guests have included Chris Hemsworth, Madonna, Novak Djokovic, and President Joe Biden. The podcast was downloaded 64 million times in its first year alone and has since grown into one of the most-listened-to shows on any topic globally, with tens of millions of listeners across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart.

    What topics does motivational speaker Jay Shetty cover?

    As one of the world's most sought-after motivational speakers, Jay Shetty covers topics including purpose and meaning in the workplace, mental health and resilience, the monk mindset applied to modern leadership, building habits for high performance and wellbeing, navigating relationships and communication at work, the science and practice of mindfulness, and engaging and retaining the modern workforce — particularly Millennial and Gen Z employees. His sessions can be delivered as keynotes, interactive workshops, or executive coaching engagements and are consistently described as among the highest-rated at any event. Aurum Speakers Bureau can help tailor his format and focus to your audience — reach out to discuss availability.

    How to book Jay Shetty as a keynote speaker?

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