
Beyond The Speech
Do you honestly think that all the highly successful people with great businesses and books and youtube channels out there with their productivity hacks, they have it all figured out? Do they never feel down and just want to lay in bed all day watching Netflix and eat Cheetos with 1 hand and gulping a drink in another? Do they really follow all the hacks that they talk about in their books and really squeeze productivity out of their day and consistently perform at their peak? Do they feel nice? Well, you are in the right place. I am starting this podcast out of a deep-seated curiosity and a desire to learn from…..everyone. As someone constantly seeking to improve myself, I found myself drawn to the stories and strategies of those who have achieved any type of success in their respective fields. So this podcast is about those stories. The books that I read, what I learnt from them, Readers, authors, productivity gurus, or just a random stranger on social media who might be able to help ME level up and in doing so, help you.
Latest episodes

Jul 15, 2025 • 43min
#20. Behind the scenes of a Book Reviewer on Social Media w/ Avinash Priya
Send us a textWelcome to Beyond the speech!In this episode, I sit down with Avinash, better known as Avinashelf on Instagram. I wanted to learn what goes on behind the scenes of a "book reviewer". We discuss many topics including how he selects what he reviews, what are his reading methods, how he got into this journey of book reviewing on social media, and what the future holds in this niche.Below is Avinash's handle:https://instagram.com/avinashshelf/ Follow me on different platformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagarsoni_1991/If you like to watch the video version of itYoutube: www.youtube.com/@Sagar-Soni Substack: https://beyondthespeech.substack.com/

Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 21min
#19 Quiet the Noise: Mindful Habits & Spiritual Clarity w/ Francesca Phillips
Send us a textWelcome to Beyond the speech!In this video, I sit down with Francesca Phillips. She has over 2000 subscribers on Substack Newsletter, called, The Good Space. We talk about her journey from the music industry, to copywriting, to a coaching consultancy for women.We also get into the ins and outs of having a successful newsletter online and the challenges that go along with it. Her newsletter surrounds the topics of slow productivity, mental clarity and focusing on the things that bring joy.I hope you like this one.Francesca's Newsletter: The Good Spacehttps://substack.com/@thegoodspace Follow me on different platformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagarsoni_1991/If you like to watch the video version of itYoutube: www.youtube.com/@Sagar-Soni Substack: https://beyondthespeech.substack.com/

Jun 15, 2025 • 52min
#18. Importance of Mentorship to unlock your full potential: Prantik Panigrahi
Send us a textWelcome to Beyond the speech!In this video, I sit down with Prantik, a High Performance Coach and an author who helps his clients find their purpose. We talk about the importance of mentorship, what mindset shifts he went through, and how "READING" unlocked his potential. You can follow Prantik's work below.https://www.instagram.com/prantik_panigrahi/ Follow me on different platformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagarsoni_1991/If you like to watch the video version of itYoutube: www.youtube.com/@Sagar-Soni Substack: https://beyondthespeech.substack.com/

Jun 1, 2025 • 1h 3min
#17. How to Become the Obvious Choice in a Noisy World: Jonathan Goodman
Send us a textWelcome to Beyond the speech!In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Goodman. Jon is the author of his latest book, The Obvious Choice where he shares his take on how to run your own business, and how social media is NOT the only answer to scaling your business.After reading this, I can safely say that this is a Life Advice book, disguised as a business book. I hope you like this one as much as I did. You can find Jon's work at the link below:https://www.theptdc.com/media-page Follow me on different platformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagarsoni_1991/If you like to watch the video version of itYoutube: www.youtube.com/@Sagar-Soni Substack: https://beyondthespeech.substack.com/

May 9, 2025 • 45min
#16. Not Just Passion—Find Your Natural Aptitude, with Betsy Wills
Send us a textWelcome to Beyond the speech!In this episode, I sit down with Betsy Wills, author of the book, Your Hidden Genius. She shares her insights on what traditional ways of career tests miss that an aptitude test fixes. In this episode, she shares her techniques and methods on how one can find true fulfillment in the work they do, and if they can't find that, the test helps you figure out your next career path.Hope you enjoy this one! Follow me on different platformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagarsoni_1991/If you like to watch the video version of itYoutube: www.youtube.com/@Sagar-Soni Substack: https://beyondthespeech.substack.com/

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 14min
#15. Drew Birnie: What It’s Like Producing a Podcast with 100 Million Views (and Zero Fs Given)
Drew Birnie, a producer for Mark Manson and neuroscience master's holder, shares insights from over a decade of collaboration. He discusses the lessons learned from podcasting, embracing failure, and the humorous tales behind iconic book designs. Drew highlights the balance of creativity and technology in podcast production, as well as the importance of audience feedback. He also opens up about improving personal well-being and the power of genuine relationships that shape personal and professional growth.

Apr 9, 2025 • 45min
#14. Beauty of Slow Living: Carl Honore
Send us a textWelcome to Beyond the speech!In this video, I have one of leading voices for the Slow Movement across the world. Please welcome, Carl Honore. He is a journalist, an author, and a TED speaker. In this video, he gets into various topics ranging from Slow Living, the importance of slowing down, how social media is affecting our productivity and its impact on our mental health. I hope you enjoy this one.You can follow Carl's work below:Instagram: https://instagram.com/carlhonore/TED Talk: https://youtube.com/watch?v=UhXiHJ8vfuk&t=45sBook: In praise of Slowness Follow me on different platformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagarsoni_1991/If you like to watch the video version of itYoutube: www.youtube.com/@Sagar-Soni Substack: https://beyondthespeech.substack.com/

Mar 23, 2025 • 60min
#13. What does Outworking the competition mean - Tim Doyle
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with the host of the podcast, The outworker, Tim Doyle. In this episode, we discuss his experience with severe back injury, his take on mind-body connection. We even discuss topics like, the meaning behind Outworking versus Overworking, his take on systems Vs goals, and what true mindfulness really means.You can follow Tim's work below:https://instagram.com/tim.doy1e/https://youtube.com/@The.Outworker Follow me on different platformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagarsoni_1991/If you like to watch the video version of itYoutube: www.youtube.com/@Sagar-Soni Substack: https://beyondthespeech.substack.com/

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Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 27min
#12. The person behind Mark Manson's newsletter - Val Saksornchai
Val Saksornchai, the Newsletter Manager for Mark Manson and author of her own newsletter, Val Thinks, shares her inspiring journey from battling depression to thriving in the media world. She delves into the transformative power of writing and community support, revealing how her experiences shaped her role managing a prominent newsletter. Listeners get insights into the dynamics of collaboration, the impact of mentorship, and the challenges of perfectionism in writing, all while Val maintains a candid discussion on mental health and personal growth.

Mar 2, 2025 • 39min
#11. Psychologist Explains: Building Relationships in a Digital World
Send us a textWelcome to Beyond the Speech!!In this episode, I sit down with the hosts of @Social-Leopards Beth and Bea. We discuss what Social Leopards is all about. With their combined experience of being a psychologist and working in the health care industry, Beth and Bea share the importance of relationships. We dive into the world of finding friends, the impacts of social anxiety, and much more!!***************************Follow their work:Instagram: https://instagram.com/socialleopards/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@Social-Leopards Follow me on different platformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagarsoni_1991/If you like to watch the video version of itYoutube: www.youtube.com/@Sagar-Soni Substack: https://beyondthespeech.substack.com/