About
At Make It Happen™, we are inspired to empower individuals to transform their lives. Our journey began with a deep-rooted belief in the power of ancient wisdom combined with modern strategies for success.
Led by the visionary Swami Swaroopananda, we have touched the lives of thousands, guiding them toward clarity, purpose, and true fulfilment. Here’s a glimpse into our story, our guiding light, and the team that brings this powerful mission to life.
What is Make It Happen?
Over the course of the 6 days, participants learn how to achieve those expansive goals – and start a lifelong journey of developing a mind that is concentrated, powerful and content. Participants confront the subconscious beliefs that lock us into the cycle of ‘striving to achieve more’…’but never feeling like we’ve truly made it’. Using accessible, gentle, introspective techniques, these beliefs are simply let go. The mental shifts that take place are profound - and play out in all aspects of participants’ lives in the weeks, months and years following the course.
Make It Happen™ also shares insights on leadership, teamwork, cultivating successful relationships and overcoming negative traits drawn from multiple Indian epics that have guided and inspired countless generations across the Eastern world. It is a course like no other – time-tested, ancient wisdom for success and fulfilment in the 21st century.
Make It Happen™ is 6-day residential course on creating a life of meaning, fulfilment and significance. Developed and conducted by Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, the course material is drawn from timeless wisdom contained in the ancient Indian texts such as Bhagawad Gita, Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Make It Happen™ starts by guiding participants to articulate:
What does a truly fulfilled life for me look like?
What are my expansive goals – that give me meaning and purpose vs. the fleeting, never-ending desires that leave me feeling incomplete?
Who is Make It Happen for?
Make It Happen is for anyone seeking a life of meaning, significance and fulfilment.
The content is drawn from Vedic wisdom and is intentionally presented in a way that is accessible and helpful to people of all backgrounds.
The course requires participants to be thoughtful and introspective. It is therefore for adults aged 18 and over – though exceptions can be made in unique circumstances.
Over the years, we’ve noticed certain recurring patterns in participants’ life-stages and the benefit they gain.Younger participants in their twenties often gain clarity over their professional path. Some have an idea of the direction they want to take; others are unsure but feel they’re meant for more. Many also drop limiting thinking patterns and go on to find and cultivate committed relationships.
There are some older attendees, approaching retirement but have the energy, wisdom and desire for a third act – though perhaps with a greater focus on spirituality.
Attendees in their thirties often have success in one area of their lives but not all. Some have professional success but are not in a fulfilling relationship. Others are committed to their careers and businesses but find it difficult to be fully present with their spouse or children. And some genuinely ‘have it all’, but feel so stretched they feel can’t enjoy it. All discover a sense of balance and contentment in the months and years after the course.
Some attendees are often at a crossroads in life and have experienced some real challenges such as the breakdown of a marriage or the loss of a business. Others have hit a plateau professionally/personally and are amidst some deep and difficult soul searching.
Some have come out the other side of such soul-searching. No longer content with the successes of the first half of their life, they’re ready for their second act to be one of significance. Some of their stories are truly inspirational.
What makes Make It Happen unique?
Make It Happen is drawn from ancient Vedic wisdom that has guided generations for millennia.
Many of us recognise that accumulating more and more ‘stuff’, doesn’t make us more happy. We know intuitively that a fulfilling life is as much about my our minds as it is about our accomplishments.
There is a vast array of personal development courses, CEO training programs, Executive leadership development programs that help people set goals, drop limiting beliefs and motivate them to achieve them. But shaping and training one’s mind to be both capable of great accomplishment but also still and content is a subtle and nuanced art – one that is the subject of ancient eastern texts and used effectively by countless generations
Conducted in a picturesque setting, Make it Happen spans over 6 days, with 50-100 participants guided by universally respected spiritual guide, Swami Swaroopananda.
Sessions with Swamiji begin daily after breakfast. Mornings are content-rich, with 2 x 60-minute lecture-style sessions with Swamiji followed by Q&A. The course contains 16 introspective exercises completed over the week and extended periods of reflection time are given over before and after lunch for participants to complete these in a tranquil environment conducive to contemplation.
Afternoons contain more content-rich sessions with Swamiji and the opportunity to participate in a small number of guided breakout discussions, where participants can share their reflections with each other (to the extent they feel comfortable).
Meditation unlocks the mind’s potential – but it can be challenging for those who are new to it. So Swamiji has reformulated the same meditations taught in the Upanishads into interactive exercises that the whole group can participate in – enabling the whole group to benefit.
The natural beauty, the stillness (no phones, no interruptions, no work calls) and the group dynamic together create an environment highly conducive to insight, introspection and clarity.
Over the course of the week, participants subtly re-contour their mental landscape. Most come to appreciate the benefit only in the weeks and months after the course – in the form of effortless success and greater peace of mind.
Our Journey to Empowerment
The story of Make It Happen™ began with a vision—to bring ancient Vedic wisdom into the modern world in a way that creates lasting, transformative impact. What started as a humble initiative to help individuals overcome their internal conflicts and achieve extraordinary success has now grown into a global movement, touching lives across APAC, USA, UK, ANZ, and beyond. Through our uniquely crafted programs, we’ve guided countless individuals towards personal and professional breakthroughs, fostering growth, and success at every step
The Impact
Over 6 powerful days, you will be expertly guided by an enlightened teacher to re-define your self-perception through impactful exercises, deep introspective and meditative techniques, and thought-provoking workshops.
On this journey of personal transformation, Swami Swaroopananda will help you:
by challenging you to question what you are truly chasing and providing a framework to help you articulate true fulfillment.
Gain Complete Clarity
by supporting you to break through the ‘hard working myth’ to shift you from depletion and deficiency to ease and efficiency.
Overcome Limiting Beliefs
by teaching you the art of how to achieve your most aspirational goals whilst maintaining serenity
Create a Unifying Vision
Unlock Potential
by sharing powerful spiritual practices to help you drop your limitations and unlock your mind’s full potential.
Meet Swami Swaroopananda: A Divine Force of Transformation and Wisdom
Swami Swaroopananda combines timeless spiritual wisdom with sharp modern insight, offering a dynamic perspective that resonates with seekers around the world. As Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, a renowned organization with over 350 centers worldwide, he leads with purpose and transformative vision.
As Chancellor of Chinmaya University, Swamiji bridges the gap between ancient Vedic knowledge and innovative education, redefining how timeless truths empower today’s challenges. A celebrated author and global speaker, his leadership development workshops and retreats inspire thousands to shift from mere success to lives of profound meaning and impact.
The Powerhouse of
Make It Happen™
Behind every life-changing experience at Make It Happen™ is a devoted team of people who are the heartbeat of Chinmaya Mission’s vision. We are the spiritual companions on your journey, walking beside you with unwavering dedication as you explore new depths of clarity, purpose, and inner peace.