Amaranatho started his working life as a technical support manager and this took him on a transformational journey from getting a degree in AI, to world explorer and spending 15 years as a Buddhist monk and scrum master. He has spent long periods alone, in isolation and dealing with uncertainty.

Amaranatho coaches at the senior practitioner of the EMCC and is a coaching supervisor. He works with executives/leaders and coaches to improve their agile mindset, mindfulness and their ability to self-reflect, so they can stay calm and connected in complex situations. He developed the PlayfulMonk approach to awaken people and organization to their true potential.