Ending the Human Suffering in a Tech-Driven World of Work with Richard Sheridan
Sometimes, it feels like work wasn’t designed with us, humans, in mind. Human suffering at work is becoming far too common in our tech-driven world of work. It’s burning us out, disconnecting us, and draining our energy. We’ve lost sight of the one thing that truly powers progress: people. But there’s a way to break […]
Building Emotional Intelligence through the Power of Neurocoaching with Dr. Dan Docherty
Many leaders today are emotionally dysregulated, and that shows up in the way they lead, communicate, and coach others. If you think emotional intelligence is just a “soft skill,” this one’s your wake-up call. In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari sits down with Dr. Dan Docherty, President of Braintrust and Neurocoach, […]
How to be a 10X More Productive Leader using the SHARP framework with Angus Ridgway
Our workplaces are full of smart, capable people who are stuck in survival mode. They’re overwhelmed, constantly busy, and unsure how to sustain high performance. Meanwhile, organizations continue to default to control-based leadership, even though it’s no longer effective in a fast-changing, “loosely coupled” world. Does this mean consistently driving high performance while maintaining personal […]
Part 2: How to Lead Better Through Positive Communication with Julien Mirivel
At work, we often operate in transactional mode, almost always skipping the human side of communication. But if you want to build trust, boost performance, and create a culture of belonging for your teams, you need to let go of silence, stress, and surface-level interactions. The only way to make meaningful connections is intentionally […]
Part 1: How to Lead Better Through Positive Communication with Julien Mirivel Part 1
Too often, leaders think their biggest job is solving problems and driving results. But in the process, they unintentionally become task machines: skipping the “hello,” missing the human moments, and delivering feedback like checklists. That’s a sure way to build a culture where people feel unseen, unappreciated, and disconnected. In this episode of the Happiness […]
Building More Human-Centered Leaders in the AI Era with Rasmus Hougaard
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work. But one question looms large: will AI strip us of our humanity—or help us become more of who we’re meant to be? As technology accelerates, it’s easy to fear that empathy, connection, and self-awareness will fall behind. But what if the secret to […]
How to Improve Your Brain Health and Stay Sharp as You Age with Dr. Ryan Williamson
Would you trade your brain health for career wins? You might already be and you’re not noticing it. It’s in the way you push through the back-to-back meetings, rely on caffeine to stay sharp, and squeeze in rest when you can. Your brain is keeping score of that behavior, and if you keep doing it, […]
3 Ways Small Businesses Can Survive the $150B Tariff Shock with Ashish Kothari
What do you do when $150 billion in economic pressure is knocking on your door? If you’re leading a small or medium-sized business right now, you’re not just navigating volatility—you’re steering through a full-blown storm. Between plummeting markets, rising tariffs, and a fog of uncertainty, we can no longer afford to keep doing business as […]
How to Negotiate Fearlessly by Being More Human, Not More Perfect with Mori Taheripour
So many of us are negotiating every day: at work, at home, and most importantly, with ourselves—without even realizing it. Yet, when we think of “negotiation,” we often imagine a high-stakes business deal or a zero-sum game where someone wins and someone loses. That mindset is long obsolete. It’s been holding us back from better […]
Reclaiming Business as a Force for Flourishing through Conscious Capitalism: A New Path to Purpose, Wellbeing, and Performance with Thomas Eckschmidt
Most businesses start with a bold “why,” but along the way, profits take over, and purpose fades into just another corporate slogan. Now, with ESG and purpose-driven business facing backlash, companies are backing away, fearing controversy and short-term losses. But the truth is that leaders who abandon purpose risk more than just bad PR; they […]
