Sharath Jeevan OBE

Catch Sharath on DO Radio Show: It's Not About Trees with John Lunn 14th - 20th September 2026.

Sharath Jeevan OBE is an author, educator and leadership adviser whose work focuses on helping individuals and organisations build meaningful legacies.

Through his advisory practice, speaking and teaching, he works with senior leaders around the world to explore leadership, organisational culture, generational change and long-term impact.

He is the founder of STiR Education, an award-winning international organisation that has worked with millions of children by reigniting teacher motivation across education systems in India and Africa.

He also leads the Generational Success Lab as part of Oxford University's Human Leadership Programme, bringing together business leaders and MBA students to explore how different generations can learn from one another and build a better future together.

Author of the bestselling books Intrinsic and Inflection, Sharath's work increasingly centres on the idea of legacy—not simply what we leave behind, but the positive impact we create through our actions every day.

Whether writing, advising, teaching or even performing stand-up comedy, he encourages people to embrace curiosity, reinvention and purpose as they navigate an increasingly complex world.

DO Radio Show Notes

In this episode, John Lunn speaks with Sharath Jeevan OBE, author, educator and leadership adviser, about legacy, leadership and why the greatest challenge of our time may be helping future generations flourish in a rapidly changing world.

Drawing on a career that spans education, business and social impact, Sharath reflects on the experiences that have shaped his thinking—from growing up between India, Saudi Arabia and the UK to founding one of the world's largest teacher development organisations and now working with leaders through Oxford University's Human Leadership Programme. At the heart of his work is a simple but profound question: what mark do we want to leave on the world?

The conversation explores the challenges created by artificial intelligence, changing careers and growing generational divides. While technology will continue to transform the workplace, Sharath argues that the qualities that matter most—curiosity, judgement, empathy and purpose—are deeply human. Rather than asking what AI can do, leaders should focus on how people can continue to grow, collaborate and find meaning.

A central theme is the idea of legacy as something we create every day, not simply something we leave behind. Whether leading an organisation, raising a family or contributing to a community, Sharath believes that how we show up, the culture we build and the opportunities we create for others define our lasting impact. As more people reach the later stages of their careers, he encourages them not to retreat, but to reinvent themselves and use their experience in service of the next generation.

Throughout the discussion, there is a strong sense of optimism. While the world faces significant uncertainty, Sharath believes that small groups of committed people can still shape the future. His message is one of responsibility, curiosity and hope: by thinking beyond ourselves and investing in those who come after us, we all have the opportunity to leave a legacy worth remembering.