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XL17: NITIN GOVILA - Business Leader, Engineer and Meditation Practitioner & Trainer

Nitin Govila · September 3, 2021

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Interview with Nitin Govila

XL17: NITIN GOVILA - Business Leader, Engineer and Meditation Practitioner & Trainer

Podcast: XL Podcast by Graham Brown

September 3, 2021

Key topicsHow to manage heat, light, and noise to create sustainable workspaces good for both the environment and our mental healthWith more people working from home and the rise of flexible workspaces, there is a growing need for sustainable and healthy work environments. Nitin Govila can speak to the importance of managing heat, light, and noise in creating workspaces that are both environmentally friendly and conducive to mental well-being. Exploring Composite Materials for Design and AcousticsAccording to a recent survey, 80% of architects believe that composite materials will play a significant role in the future of building design. Nitin Govila can speak to the benefits and challenges of using composite materials in architecture and design, particularly in relation to acoustics. How to create profitable & sustainable companies and organizations from ground zero, even in the midst of economic downturnNitin Govila can share insights from his experience in building and growing profitable and sustainable companies from scratch, even in challenging economic environments. He can discuss the key strategies and skills needed to succeed in this endeavor. View all topics →

About Nitin Govila

Management Leader, Entrepreneur, Engineer and Meditation Trainer

15+ Years in strategic leadership7 APAC and MEA territories managedHEC Paris MBA merit scholarBoard Chair Heartfulness Singapore

Nitin Govila is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in driving strategic vision, building sustainable companies, and expanding markets. As the Chief Sales & Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President for APAC+MEA, Nitin has created strong organizations and market presence in Asia-Pacific, MEA, and Oceania. He has a history of helping to grow and/or create profitable and sustainable companies and organizations from ground zero, even in the midst of economic downturn.

Nitin is an expert in architecture and design, construction industry, composite materials, manufacturing, materials, and building facade. He has successfully transitioned from one sector/company to another and delivered the expected impact and outcomes. Nitin is a people-centric leader who is always very alert and aware of the impact of company decisions on people. He has also always believed that as a professional, one needs to find ways to give back to society.

Nitin is a Meditation Trainer for the global non-profit Heartfulness, and is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors for Heartfulness Singapore. He has brought this heart-centered approach to train individuals and assist corporate teams in providing clarity and balance of mind. Nitin has mentored and guided leaders, country managers, territory managers, product management team members, and plant managers. He excels at expanding target and product categories across untapped markets.

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Our lives are noisy. We live in a world of distraction. These factors make it difficult to get work done in the office. It’s no wonder people are turning to practices like meditation to calm their minds in this busy world. But, can you actually design environments that enable mindfulness and focus? To help understand this challenge and how this will play out in the ever evolving landscape of work and mental health, I’m glad to be joined by my guest on the XL Podcast -Nitin Govila. Not only does he head up APAC for materials manufacturer SergeFerrari but he has 20+ years of experience as a meditation practitioner. Take the average office, for example. Many are designed on industrial model principles with industrial era materials that encourage barriers. Cubicles and corner offices disconnected workers from each other and from their natural environment. But if you look at the trend in office and home design, people are increasingly demanding a seamless flow within spaces and between the building and the natural environment itself. In this podcast we discuss the parallels between meditation and deep work - that state of “flow” you can achieve when your mind is open, awake and without distraction. To what extent can we design spaces in our lives that encourage this mind state? And, given the choice people can exercise in where to work these days, will we ever achieve a stage where the average worker wants to go to the office to be less distracted than they would at home?

Guest: Nitin Govila