Episode 29: Conscious Living

Published on Jan 12, 2026
Episode 29: Conscious Living

Janet Harvey

Meet Janet M. Harvey, a master certified coach, author, and CEO of InviteCHANGE. Her organisation is all about cultivating authentic leaders, deeply self-aware. As a true pioneer in the global coaching movement, Janet has personally trained thousands of professionals worldwide on how to lead with purpose, courage, and compassion. Her work inspires individuals to embrace transformation as a lifelong practice rooted in conscious living and meaningful change.

Podcast Overview

In this illuminating episode of The Happiness Hour, Ashu Khanna speaks with Janet Harvey about the art of conscious living and the role of awareness in shaping happiness. Janet shares how every moment presents a choice to react from fear or to respond from presence. Drawing from her decades of experience in coaching and leadership, she unpacks how embracing self-responsibility and authenticity can change life’s challenges into opportunities for growth. Their conversation is a reminder that happiness isn’t a byproduct of success or control, it’s a state of being we create through conscious awareness and aligned action.

Key Themes and Takeaways

Happiness is a Conscious Choice

This episode reminds us that happiness is not found in external accomplishments but in simply choosing how we show up for life with acceptance, awareness, and compassion.

Conscious Living, A Daily Commitment

Awareness is a continuous daily practice, a commitment to deliberately pause, reflect, and respond with intention. 

The Courage to Embrace Change

She explains how change becomes meaningful when met with curiosity and trust, rather than fear or resistance.

The Power of Owning Your Choices

She highlights that true freedom begins when we take full ownership of our inner state, rather than constantly looking outside ourselves for happiness or validation. 

Authentic Leadership Starts Inside

Janet discusses why leaders who genuinely align their actions with their values build trust, integrity, and deeper impact.

Why You Should Listen

If you’ve ever felt caught in the loop of overthinking, overworking, or seeking approval, this episode offers a refreshing reset. Janet Harvey’s calm wisdom and Ashu Khanna’s thoughtful reflections create an impact that invites you to slow down and tune in to yourself. You’ll walk away with a renewed understanding of how awareness, self-leadership, and compassion can transform not just how you lead but how you live. The conversation that reminds us that conscious living and change are not opposites, they are partners in growth.

 

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