In this deeply human and science-backed conversation, Ashish Kothari sits down with Crystal Fernando to explore why today’s burnout, overwhelm, and underperformance signal a human capacity crisis—not a performance problem. Together, they unpack how leaders can reclaim stability, agency, and humanity to thrive in a fast-changing, AI-driven world.
Key Topics Covered:
The human capacity crisis vs. traditional performance challenges
Why stability must come before agility in leadership and organizations
The neuroscience of safety, mindset, and intentional focus
Crystal’s SIMPLE framework for sustainable leadership and flourishing
Moving from busyness to intention and from reaction to clarity
How empathy fuels innovation, trust, and long-term performance
Letting go of control to unlock flow, creativity, and resilience
Practical micro-practices to restore agency and calm in daily work
This episode is a powerful invitation to slow down, reconnect with what makes us human, and redesign work so people—and performance—can truly flourish.
Connect with Crystal:
Founding Partner and CEO, Whatbox Innovation Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/in/crys-fernando/
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