The True North Show Peaceful Peak Performance with Nikhil Rughani | Ep. 30
I am joined by Nikhil Rughani who is an incredible man who I have gotten to know quite well over the last few months. Nikhil has a beautiful blend of neuroscience, business strategy, practicality and spirituality which he weaves into the work he does with his clients. Our conversation flows through so many different topics and we definitely could have spoken for another 10 hours! His answer to my usual last question is incredible and you will not want to miss it.
Bio:
Nikhil Rughani is an Australian high-performance coach, mindset expert, and founder of Steel Lotus, a pioneering business dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs achieve “Peaceful Peak Performance™” by uniting science, sales, and spirituality. Nikhil draws on more than 20 years of experience in copywriting, marketing, and coaching to guide ambitious leaders into sustainable flow states so they can scale without burnout. His grounded approach blends neuroscience, NLP, and practical business strategy, translating complex ideas into simple, actionable tools.
Previously a senior copywriter, tech industry veteran, and marketing agency founder, Nikhil has led award-winning teams and crafted multimillion-dollar campaigns for CEOs, government leaders, and high performing business owners in Australia and abroad. As the architect of Steel Lotus, he has created proprietary coaching frameworks that combine cutting edge brain science with Eastern wisdom traditions.
Nikhil teaches Masters-level students in advertising, marketing, and branding at the University of New South Wales and is completing postgraduate studies in neuroscience and business at the University of New England. Beyond one-to-one-work, he designs certification programs for the next generation of peak-performance practitioners and regularly leads workshops on flow, mindset reprogramming, and conscious business.
A dedicated martial artist and taekwondo instructor, Nikhil embodies discipline, presence, and resilience in everything he teaches. His calm, non-hype style and clear, heartfelt communication invite audiences to redefine success on their own terms. achieving exceptional results without sacrificing wellbeing, authenticity, or inner peace.
Social Media:
Website: https://steellotus.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nrughani
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikhilrughani/