705: EP1 Crafting a Full Life - Ramesh Mangaleswaran on What Will You Do With Your Next Chapter?

**GUEST:** In this episode of **Crafting a Full Life**, Deepak Jayaraman speaks with **Ramesh Magaleswaran** about what it means to build a life beyond your professional identity. After more than three decades at McKinsey, Ramesh began consciously preparing for his next chapter and has since embraced what he calls a **portfolio life**. They explore how to create space for reflection, invest in relationships, think about transitions before they arrive, and be intentional about where you choose to spend your time and energy. Ramesh also shares his **GIFT framework — Giving, Investing, Family & Friends, and Teaching —** as a way of thinking about the different dimensions of a full life. A conversation about work, transitions, relationships and the choices that shape the life we craft. **ABOUT THE CRAFTING A FULL LIFE JOURNAL:** The **Crafting a Full Life Journal** is a year-long companion designed to help you pause, reflect and ask better questions about the life you are crafting. It contains **52 weekly provocations**, each offering an opportunity to step back from the noise, reflect on what matters and explore the choices that shape your journey. The journal also includes **audio snippets from Play to Potential conversations**, bringing additional perspectives into the reflection process. It is an invitation to make space for self-awareness, reflection and intentional action. **Pause. Reflect. Evolve.** The Crafting a Full Life Journal is available to order at https://playtopotential.com**https://www.playtopotential.com/product/crafting-a-full-life/** **HOST** Deepak Jayaraman's mission is to help individuals with a growth mindset play to their full potential. He works as a coach and a sounding board to growth-minded leaders on multi-year journeys as a trusted confidant and counsel. He does that by immersing himself in the full context of their lives - professional and personal. Deepak has been curating the Play to Potential Podcast since 2016, where he has distilled the wisdom of 100+ distinguished guests across disciplines (business, academics, sports, art, politics and more). Prior to setting up his independent practice in 2016, Deepak has worked across US, UK and India with KPMG Consulting, McKinsey & Co and EgonZehnder. Deepak is an alumnus of IIT Madras, IIM Ahmedabad and London Business School (MBA) and is a certified CEO Coach. **DISCLAIMER** All content and opinions expressed in the podcast are that of the guests and are not necessarily the opinions of Deepak Jayaraman and Transition Insight Private Limited. Views expressed in comments to blog are the personal opinions of the author of the comment. They do not necessarily reflect the views of The Company or the author of the blog. Participants are responsible for the content of their comments and all comments that are posted are in the public domain. The Company reserves the right to monitor, edit, and/or publish any submitted comments. Not all comments may be published. Any third-party comments published are third party information and The Company takes no responsibility and disclaims all liability. The Company reserves the right, but is not obligated to monitor and delete any comments or postings at any time without notice.