Hello,
I am Mandar Apte Storyteller Thought Leader Social Innovator Meditation Teacher
Inspiring leaders and changemakers to reimagine their purpose & impact
An Invitation to Collaborate
We stand at a critical moment in history—where leadership is no longer just about managing but transforming. In a world fractured by uncertainty, conflict, and polarization, purpose-driven leaders have the power to inspire and reimagine possibility.
Drawing from over two decades of working with diverse organizations like Shell, United Nations, and City of Los Angeles, I’ve discovered how purpose-driven strategies can unlock human potential, bridge divides, and create lasting impact.
If you’re a leader committed to turning challenges into breakthrough opportunities—ready to transform your organization’s purpose into a catalyst for positive impact—let’s connect and make it happen together.
Let's Collaborate
ChooseLove
Media Production
Company
Creating transformative stories that invoke hope, courage & drive positive social change.
Be The Change
Peace Education
Module
A learning module to improve mental wellbeing, resilience and transform organizations and communities.
Mindful Leadership
Transform the ‘inner’
game
Develop the leader within using SKYTM breath & meditation practices
Purpose Innovation Lab
Unleash & Reimagine Purpose
An experiential innovation workshop for an organization to reimagine its purpose and impact
From India With Love
Transformational
Sojourns
Join our curated journeys across India to transform your
vision, purpose and impact
Cities4Peace
Transforming Cities & Communities
Build the capacity of changemakers to actively promote mental wellbeing, and peace in your community
Thought Leadership
Amidst multiple crises including a global pandemic, climate change, inequalities and loss of trust. It is imperative that Leaders & Organizations must reinvent themselves.
Testimonials
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Mother of Jesse Lewis Newtown, Connecticut, USA
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India has truly grounded me.
During the trip, I felt the most hope
since my personal tragedy because
there was so much love that I received here.
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Father of Jordan Davis Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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I am going back from India, with such deep knowledge about the self . The meditation exercises have helped me release negative thoughts. There is an inner strength inside us. We need to cultivate that .
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Former Director, Accenture Development Partnerships Read More
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Mindful Leadership workshop. I would recommend this program for giving yourself the space to be creative, for good ideas to flourish and emerge.
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Executive Vice President - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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Mandar is a man of deep knowledge, compassion and will. He practices what he preaches. Rare it is to find someone who can navigate and connect with others successfully in corporate settings, community environments as well as the spiritual realm.
★★★★★
Former Director - Orange County Community Foundation Read More
Thank you for bringing your meditation program to Orange County and all that you do to promote peace.
★★★★★
Former Manager Shell Gamechanger
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Mandar is a uniquely special human being with an insatiable and unrestrained appetite for the human side of creating positive change in the world. I highly recommend tapping Mandar's talents and vision if you're interested in driving broader changes in society via efforts that put people at the core.
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Former Innovation Director Saputo Inc.
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Mandar is a uniquely special human being with an insatiable and unrestrained appetite for the human side of creating positive change in the world. I highly recommend tapping Mandar's talents and vision if you're interested in driving broader changes in society via efforts that put people at the core.
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Senior Advisor UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
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Mandar is a uniquely special human being with an insatiable and unrestrained appetite for the human side of creating positive change in the world. I highly recommend tapping Mandar's talents and vision if you're interested in driving broader changes in society via efforts that put people at the core.
Media
Awards & Recognitions
Gallery
Mandar with participants of the inaugural World Summit for Countering Violence and Extremism, held at Art of Living Center, Bengaluru Oct 2018
Mandar with Chief Geier (Albuquerque Police Dept) after leading a meditation workshop for APD officers
Mandar with staff at Pfizer Labs in San Diego after conducting a session on Mindful Leadership
Mandar honoring Frank Straub (Director, National Police Foundation, and former NYPD 9/11 hero)
Mandar enabled the MOU between US National Police Foundation and the Art of Living Foundation to promote mental wellbeing and improve community – police relations. In the picture, he is with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Founder, Art of Living Fdn) and Frank Straub (Director, US National Police Fdn)
Mandar with honorees of the Medals of Honor ceremony that he had hosted during the World Summit for Countering Violence and Extremism. Pic includes Mumbai police families of Constable Omble, Inspector Salaskar, executives from Taj hotels and all international guests from various law enforcement agencies from USA
