Binod Shankar is many things--from a former entrepreneur - now a mentor to a podcaster - speaker to a cyclist - mountaineer, and a dear friend. He was also my CFA Level I coach. After leaving the corporate life, he went on to co-found the Genesis Training Institude in 2009 which eventually got acquired by Kaplan Inc. in 2017. Today he mentors young finance enthusiasts via his podcast, The Real Finance Mentor, and is a writer, speaker and regular guest on CNBC Arabia. Binod opens up about his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and some key life lessons along the way, his take on executive coaching and how fitness can help shape your mindset. If you-re someone on a path to self-discovery, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices