What drives a high-level executive to walk away from a thriving career and embrace the unknown?
Vamsi Polimetla had everything—recognition, security, and a path to the top. But deep down, he knew he was meant for something more. In this powerful conversation, Vamsi shares the pivotal moments that led him to leave corporate life and build a coaching business that transforms high achievers into conscious leaders.
In this episode, we discuss:
The moment of truth that made Vamsi leave his high-paying job
Golden handcuffs—why corporate leaders struggle to break free
The biggest blind spot successful professionals face
How to accelerate 10 years of growth into 1 year
Why 90% commitment equals zero—and how to go all-in
The Eastern philosophy that helps leaders find clarity and fulfillment
Vamsi’s daily mindset practices that fuel success
His journey from India to Singapore to the U.S. and lessons along the way
Notable Quotes:
“If you keep one foot in comfort, you’ll never take the leap.”
“Your mind is a supercomputer—feed it the right input.”
“90% commitment is the same as 0%—you either go all in or not at all.”
“You don’t need a bigger paycheck, you need a bigger vision.”
Resources & References:
Connect with Vamsi Polimetla – https://www.linkedin.com/in/vamsipolimetla/
More about Make More Leaders – https://make-more-leaders.teachable.com/
Related episode: https://youtu.be/tly-rWbhFSY
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
03:15 – Vamsi’s journey: From humble beginnings to corporate leadership
08:42 – The turning point: Leaving corporate to start coaching
15:20 – The “golden handcuffs” trap & why high achievers stay stuck
21:45 – The 90% commitment = 0% results principle
27:30 – The biggest blind spot successful professionals struggle with
34:12 – How to achieve 10 years of progress in 1 year
41:05 – Eastern philosophy and leadership: Slowing down to speed up
48:30 – Vamsi’s morning routine & daily mindset shifts
54:10 – Rapid Fire Questions!
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