Wellness At Work India

About The Episode

What does operational excellence really mean in today’s workplace? Is it simply about improving efficiency, or is it about empowering people to perform at their best? In this insightful episode of Wellness at Work India, Vikas Vanvari, Senior Leader at R1 RCM, shares why true transformation begins with people—not just processes.

The conversation also explores the growing role of automation and AI in the workplace. Rather than replacing people, Vikas believes technology should free employees from repetitive tasks so they can focus on creativity, problem-solving, and delivering greater value. He also highlights why the best ideas often come from frontline employees and how organizations can build cultures where continuous improvement becomes part of their DNA.

One of the most powerful ideas from the episode is his belief that process excellence and people excellence go hand in hand—because sustainable business success is only possible when organizations invest in both.

In this insightful episode of Wellness at Work India, host Jiya Madan speaks with Abhishek Mehta, Senior Sales Manager and Team Leader with over a decade of experience in banking, sales, and leadership.In this episode, you'll discover:* Why hustle culture leads to burnout* Leadership habits that build high-performing teams* How trust transforms team performance* Celebrating small wins to improve motivation* Balancing sales targets with employee well-being* Customer empathy as a business strategy* Mentoring the next generation of sales professionals* Long-term career growth over short-term successWhether you're a sales leader, banking professional, manager, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers practical strategies for building resilient teams while maintaining mental well-being.00:00 Introduction01:15 Meet Abhishek Mehta03:40 Handling Pressure in Sales08:20 Why Hustle Culture Causes Burnout14:10 Leadership Beyond Sales Targets20:35 Building Trust Within Teams28:15 Celebrating Small Wins35:40 Learning from Gen Z Employees43:20 Banking, Technology & Customer Expectations52:30 Preventing Burnout in Sales Teams01:00:15 Customer Empathy as a Growth Strategy01:08:10 Mentoring Future Sales Leaders01:16:00 Long-Term Career Success01:22:30 Final Leadership Takeaways......................................................................................More Episodes & Info:Visit our website: www.wellnessatworkindia.comFollow us on LinkedIn: / wellness-at-work-india Instagram: / wellnessatworkindia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4suCtobREeuki28ObFS9Sl?si=c39d2625b1714f74For collaborations or guest inquiries, reach out to: hello@b2bplus.in#wellnessatworkindia #employeewellness #mentalhealthatwork #SalesLeadership #Banking #Leadership #WorkplaceWellness #burnout

In this insightful episode of Wellness at Work India, host Jiya Madan speaks with Anurag, an experienced CHRO, executive coach, and people leader who has built high-performance cultures at organizations like Flipkart, ShareChat, and global companies across India, Singapore, the US, the UK, and beyond.In this episode, you'll learn:* Why culture should drive business growth* Leadership lessons from hypergrowth startups* Building trust during uncertainty and change* Managing mergers, acquisitions, and cultural integration* How founders transition into sustainable leaders* Cross-cultural leadership and inclusive workplaces* Balancing empathy with business execution* Practical advice for HR professionals and future leadersWhether you're a founder, HR professional, manager, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers practical insights into building resilient teams, strong workplace cultures, and sustainable business growth.00:00 Introduction01:30 Meet Anurag04:20 Why Company Culture Drives Growth10:45 Leadership During Hypergrowth18:15 Turning Chaos Into Clarity26:30 Managing Change & Uncertainty35:10 Mergers, Acquisitions & Culture Integration45:20 From Founder to Sustainable Leader54:40 Cross-Cultural Leadership01:03:15 Building Inclusive Workplaces01:11:45 HR Leadership & Business Growth01:20:30 Balancing Empathy with Execution01:28:10 Advice for Future HR Leaders01:34:00 Final Takeaways......................................................................................More Episodes & Info:Visit our website: www.wellnessatworkindia.comFollow us on LinkedIn: / wellness-at-work-india Instagram: / wellnessatworkindia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4suCtobREeuki28ObFS9Sl?si=c39d2625b1714f74For collaborations or guest inquiries, reach out to: hello@b2bplus.in#wellnessatworkindia #employeewellness #mentalhealthatwork #Leadership #CompanyCulture #HRLeadership #WorkplaceWellness #StartupLeadership

In this powerful episode of Wellness at Work India, host Jiya Madan speaks with Sneha, a Trauma-Informed Therapist and Transformational Coach, about how childhood experiences shape our careers, relationships, leadership, and emotional well-being.In this conversation, you'll discover:* What trauma really is (and what it isn't)* How childhood conditioning affects your career* Why perfectionism and procrastination are trauma responses* Inner child healing explained simply* Nervous system regulation techniques for stress* Box Breathing for instant calm* How unresolved trauma impacts workplace performance* Self-love, self-worth, and emotional healing* Practical ways to become calmer, happier, and more resilientWhether you're a leader, entrepreneur, HR professional, manager, or someone on a personal healing journey, this episode offers life-changing insights into mental health, emotional resilience, and authentic growth.00:00 Introduction01:20 Meet Sneha04:05 From Professor to Trauma Therapist10:30 The Hidden Cost of Perfectionism16:45 Why Seeking Therapy Is Strength22:15 What Trauma Really Means30:10 Childhood Trauma at Work39:20 Procrastination & Perfectionism Explained48:30 Healing the Inner Child56:15 Nervous System Regulation01:03:20 Box Breathing Exercise01:09:45 Self-Love & Mirror Practice01:17:30 Building Emotional Resilience01:24:15 Practical Healing Habits01:30:00 Final Thoughts......................................................................................More Episodes & Info:Visit our website: www.wellnessatworkindia.comFollow us on LinkedIn: / wellness-at-work-india Instagram: / wellnessatworkindia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4suCtobREeuki28ObFS9Sl?si=c39d2625b1714f74For collaborations or guest inquiries, reach out to: hello@b2bplus.in#wellnessatworkindia #employeewellness #mentalhealthatwork #InnerChildHealing #TraumaHealing #SelfLove #workplacewellness

In this insightful episode of Wellness at Work India, host Jiya Madan speaks with Smriti, Founder of Incognito Insights, about workplace wellness, leadership, Gen Z, AI, behavioral science, and creating healthier work cultures.In this conversation, you'll discover:* Why workplace culture matters more than perks* How behavioral science improves employee well-being* The truth about hustle culture and burnout* Why rest and recovery improve performance* How leaders can build trust and psychological safety* AI's real impact on jobs and careers* What organizations can learn from Gen Z* How empathy creates stronger teams and better workplacesWhether you're a business leader, HR professional, entrepreneur, manager, or working professional, this episode offers practical strategies to build more human, productive, and resilient workplaces.00:00 Introduction01:20 Meet Smriti04:10 Understanding Human Behavior at Work09:35 Why Workplace Wellness Is More Than Office Perks16:40 Building Trust & Psychological Safety23:50 Burnout vs Workplace Culture31:15 Why Employees Need Rest & Recovery39:20 The Truth About Hustle Culture46:10 AI and the Future of Jobs54:30 Why Gen Z Thinks Differently01:02:15 Leadership Lessons from Gen Z01:10:40 Active Listening for Better Leadership01:18:30 Creating Human-Centered Workplaces01:25:00 Final Takeaways......................................................................................More Episodes & Info:Visit our website: www.wellnessatworkindia.comFollow us on LinkedIn: / wellness-at-work-india Instagram: / wellnessatworkindia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4suCtobREeuki28ObFS9Sl?si=c39d2625b1714f74For collaborations or guest inquiries, reach out to: hello@b2bplus.in#wellnessatworkindia #employeewellness #mentalhealthatwork #WorkplaceWellness #Leadership #GenZ #FutureOfWork #AI

In this insightful episode of **Wellness at Work India**, host **Jiya Madan** speaks with **Raghav**, an education consultant and mentor who has helped over 1,000 students gain admission to leading global universities. Together, they explore student mental health, study abroad, scholarships, resilience, productivity, and the emotional challenges faced by students and young professionals.In this episode, you'll discover:* Why high ambition often leads to stress and burnout* Practical ways to manage study pressure and anxiety* How to build resilience before entering the corporate world* The truth about scholarships and studying abroad* Productivity techniques to reduce overwhelm* Why comparison on social media harms confidence* Building healthy support systems for long-term success* Career planning strategies for students and young professionalsWhether you're a student, parent, educator, mentor, or young professional, this conversation offers practical strategies to achieve success without sacrificing your mental well-being.00:00 Introduction01:20 Meet Raghav04:10 Why Students Feel Overwhelmed09:35 Managing Stress & Anxiety17:10 Social Media Comparison & Mental Health25:20 Study Abroad Planning Without Burnout34:10 Productivity & Time Management42:30 How to Win Scholarships51:20 Building Resilience for Success59:45 Support Systems That Matter01:08:20 Student Life vs Corporate Life01:17:30 Growth Mindset for Young Professionals01:25:10 Final Advice for Students & Parents......................................................................................More Episodes & Info:Visit our website: www.wellnessatworkindia.comFollow us on LinkedIn: / wellness-at-work-india Instagram: / wellnessatworkindia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4suCtobREeuki28ObFS9Sl?si=c39d2625b1714f74For collaborations or guest inquiries, reach out to: hello@b2bplus.in#wellnessatworkindia #employeewellness #mentalhealthatwork #StudyAbroad #StudentMentalHealth #Scholarships #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment

Is success really about money, promotions, and status? In this episode of Wellness at Work India, Jiya Madan speaks with Career Acceleration Coach Deepa Chandrasekaran about leadership, burnout, work-life balance, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and personal growth. Learn practical strategies to prevent burnout, improve decision-making, build resilience, and redefine success on your own terms. Perfect for leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, HR teams, and anyone seeking a healthier, happier career.00:00 Introduction01:15 Meet Deepa Chandrasekaran03:20 Why Success Is Often Misunderstood08:10 The Connection Between Inner Growth & Career Success13:45 Leadership Mindset and Better Decision Making18:50 Burnout: Why High Performers Struggle24:30 The Myth of Multitasking29:10 Regulating Your Nervous System34:20 Balancing Ambition with Well-being40:15 Redefining Success on Your Own Terms46:30 Stop Comparing Yourself to Others52:40 Becoming Your Own Best Friend58:10 Real Career Transformation Stories01:06:20 Daily Habits for Better Leadership01:12:30 Journaling & Self Reflection01:18:10 Final Leadership Advice01:22:00 Closing Thoughts#WellnessAtWork#Leadership#MentalHealth#CareerGrowth#Burnout......................................................................................More Episodes & Info:Visit our website: www.wellnessatworkindia.comFollow us on LinkedIn: / wellness-at-work-india Instagram: / wellnessatworkindia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4suCtobREeuki28ObFS9Sl?si=c39d2625b1714f74For collaborations or guest inquiries, reach out to: hello@b2bplus.in#wellnessatworkindia #employeewellness #mentalhealthatwork

Episode Description:
In this episode of Wellness at Work India, Fiby Francis and Sanjeeb Lahiri go beyond buzzwords to unpack what truly impacts workplace wellness — and no, it’s not just stress.

From misaligned leadership to missing human connection, this conversation explores how empathy, purpose, and people-first practices are the real game changers.

Whether you're a manager, HR leader, or simply navigating today’s work culture — this episode offers fresh, grounded insights on what wellness actually looks like at work.

Meet the Guests:
Fiby Francis – Organizational Development Expert, Entrepreneur, and former banker, now working in Dubai with a focus on applied behavioral science and sustainable leadership.

Sanjeeb Lahiri – CHRO at GRP Ltd., leadership coach, and advocate for trust, inclusion, and building emotionally intelligent workplaces.

Listen in for:

• What’s silently eroding wellness at work

• Why connection matters more than content

• How managers shape emotional safety

• Real stories of people-first leadership

• Simple truths about empathy, culture, and purpose

  
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In this powerful episode of Wellness at Work India, we’re joined by two seasoned HR leaders — Kaushal Parikh (Head of Talent Management, Bajaj Consumer) and Dr. Hardip Baria (HR Transformation Specialist) — to explore what really drives wellness at work in 2025.

💥 From command-and-control to coaching cultures
💥 Why Gen Z expects purpose over perks
💥 The role of managers in preventing burnout
💥 How trust and transparency redefine performance

Forget checklists and yoga rooms — this is a real talk on what it takes to build workplaces that people want to stay and grow in.

📌 Key Themes:
– Culture that scales
– Managerial coaching
– Psychological safety
– Employee-led innovation
– Gender and generational wellness shifts

🎙️ “Wellness isn’t a policy. It’s how people feel on Monday mornings.”

Don’t miss this candid, practical, and future-focused conversation.
Tap play and take notes.

Episode 10: Avoid These Mental Health Pitfalls At All Costs in 2025
Podcast: Wellness at Work India

Guests: Lt. Col. Vivek Saxena & Sindhuja Parthasarathy

Mental health isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a workplace priority. In this episode, Lt. Col. Vivek Saxena and DEI expert Sindhuja Parthasarathy uncover the most overlooked (and costly) mental health mistakes leaders still make in 2025.

From burnout and bias to AI, empathy, and real inclusion—this episode dives into what it really takes to build psychologically safe and high-performing workplaces.

🧠 Key topics:

• Signs your workplace is causing burnout

• How to lead with empathy in an AI-first world

• Why DEI and mental health go hand-in-hand

• Coaching, inclusion, and what respect really looks like at work

Whether you're an HR leader, founder, manager—or just tired of "wellness" being all talk—this conversation will hit home.

🎧 Hit play. Your team will thank you.

#WellnessAtWorkIndia #MentalHealth #Burnout #Leadership #WorkplaceWellness #DEI #Empathy #SpotifyPodcasts

🎙️ Wellness at Work India – Episode 8

What happens when you spend years taking care of everything — except yourself?

In this raw and powerful episode, Rajani Tiwari (Group CHRO, GreenCell Mobility) and Neha Gupta (Chief People Officer, Moglix) open up about the unseen emotional toll of being high-performing women, mothers, and leaders.

From forgetting what they love to eat, to seeking therapy before marriage, this episode is a deep dive into how burnout creeps in silently — and why wellness must start with self-awareness.

They talk candidly about:

• Mental health in motherhood and leadership

• Breaking the stigma around therapy

• The cost of not listening to your inner voice

• Building inclusive, emotionally safe workplaces

• Why rest and vulnerability are strengths, not weaknesses

💡 Whether you’re a working parent, a leader, or just someone trying to hold it all together — this episode will stay with you.

🎧 Listen now. Because burnout doesn’t always look broken — sometimes, it looks like you.

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Wellness isn’t just a policy. It’s a mindset—built one mile at a time.
In this inspiring episode of Wellness at Work India,
Rashmi Mohanty (CFO, SBI Card)
and
Randeep Singh Arora (Veteran Business Leader & World Marathon Major Finisher)
share how their passion for long-distance running has shaped the way they lead, endure, and thrive in demanding corporate environments.

This conversation isn’t about fitness routines or morning jogs—it’s about how consistent personal wellness can drive leadership clarity, mental strength, and team resilience.

From Rashmi’s 100K runs while leading finance teams through audits, to Randeep’s remarkable comeback after a heart scare—this episode explores the real connection between wellness and performance.

If you’ve ever wondered how to lead through pressure without burning out—or how your personal health impacts your professional edge—this one’s for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Wellness builds mental endurance that fuels leadership

• Consistency, not intensity, creates sustainable success

• You can’t lead others if you don’t take care of yourself

• Resilience at work is built in your off-hours

• Discipline in wellness translates to clarity at work

In this insightful episode, Ankit Lodha (CFO, Ethnic D2C Retail) and Dr. Rajesh Rolen (CEO, Microlent Systems) open up about the real meaning of workplace wellness.

From identifying silent burnout to fostering emotional safety, they share practical strategies, personal stories, and leadership insights every organization needs today.

🎯 Key takeaways:

• How to spot burnout before it breaks your team

• Why emotional intelligence is a leadership superpower

• Creating safe spaces through one-on-one conversations

• The true cost of ignoring mental wellness

• Why digital detox and empathetic communication matter more than ever

If you're a CXO, team lead, HR head—or someone who simply cares about people—this episode is for you.

🔊 Tune in and share with someone who needs to hear this.

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In this episode of Wellness at Work India, we explore how wellness becomes a business strategy — not just an HR perk.

Anurag Verma, a strategic HR leader with 30+ years in high-growth startups, and
Devangi Kamra, a workplace culture and people innovation expert, share hard-earned lessons on:

• Managing burnout in high-speed environments

• Embedding wellness into leadership and team design

• Why empathy, listening, and belonging are more powerful than perks

• How data and diversity shape the future of work

🎙️ From no-meeting days and power shutdowns to employee ownership and financial awareness — this conversation is packed with actionable ideas.

📢 If you're an HR leader, founder, CXO, or someone driving change in workplace culture — this episode is for you.

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In this unfiltered episode of Wellness at Work, Pradeep Kumar Gulati and Shruti Sonali deliver honest, experience-driven insights on what true workplace wellness looks like.
It’s not about yoga days or fancy perks — it’s about how you lead, how you listen, and how you care.

🔥 From burnout to boundary-setting, leadership struggles to emotional resilience — this is the conversation most companies avoid, but every leader needs to hear.

🎙 What you’ll take away:

• Why empathy beats urgency in high-pressure teams

• The quiet burnout no one talks about

• How one HR leader helped an employee recover from addiction

• Why founders must stay true to their original “why”

• The myth of “fit” and the power of walking away

• Why wellness has to be personal before it becomes policy

🧠 Key Quote from the Episode:
“You can’t yoga your way out of a toxic culture.”

💬 Quote – Pradeep Kumar Gulati:
“Protect your people, and performance will follow.”

💬 Quote – Shruti Sonali:
“Wellness begins when you honor your boundaries.”

🤝 Joint Message:
“Wellness isn’t a policy — it’s how leadership shows up every day.”

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Pallavi Kar and Gopala Krishna bring heartfelt honesty and grounded leadership in this powerful Episode 4 of Wellness at Work: India.

This episode explores what real wellness looks like—from the inside out.

Whether it’s a CEO cooking for an employee in crisis, or the need for HR to stop asking for permission and start speaking the language of impact—this one is packed with wisdom and action.

🎧 Highlights:

• Feedback as a ritual, not a reaction

• Building psychological safety at work

• Gen Z’s role in reshaping wellness conversations

• Emotional intelligence as the future leadership skill

It’s not about where we work—it’s how we lead.
Listen now and reflect: Is your workplace truly well?

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Abel and Sudhir get real about what wellness at work should look like — beyond team outings and annual checkups.

From taking work calls at Disneyland to walking into your home completely drained, they open up about the invisible pressures of leadership, the blurred lines between personal and professional life, and why companies need to reimagine wellness as a culture — not a calendar event.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

• Why boundaries matter more than benefits

• The emotional cost of “always being available”

• How leaders can set the tone for true well-being

If you're a leader, HR professional, or just feeling the burnout — this one’s for you.#WellnessAtWork #Leadership #WorkLifeBalance #Burnout #EmployeeWellbeing #MentalHealth #CorporateCulture

Chai, Burnout & Blood Sugar: What’s Really Hurting Your Team | Dr. Rahul x Neethi

📝 Episode Description (Spotify Preview Text)

What if your office tapri breaks were quietly feeding burnout, hypertension, and diabetes?

In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Rahul Sawakhande (CEO, Aakar Medical Technologies) joins workplace mental health strategist Neethi Nair to explore the hidden wellness crisis inside Indian workplaces — and what leaders must do to fix it.

From sugar crashes and silent stress to feed-forward leadership and why proactive wellness beats reactionary HR, this episode is a must-listen for founders, HR leaders, and anyone who believes work should fuel health — not fight it.

🔹 Topics We Cover:

• Why chai + cigarette breaks may be hurting your team

• The diabetes-burnout connection in corporate India

• What real wellness culture looks like

• Coaching employees without crossing boundaries

• Feed-forward vs feedback in modern leadership

🎯 This episode is part of the Wellness at Work India podcast — where we reimagine what it means to care for people at work.

📌 Follow for weekly episodes with India’s most honest, health-conscious leaders.

🎙️ Hosts: Neethi Nair
🎙️ Guest: Dr. Rahul Sawakhande

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