Episode 167: Bridging Science and Spirit: The Path to Flourishing with Jessica Grossmeier
In this profound episode, host Ashish Kothari sits down with Jessica Grossmeier, a leading authority in workplace well-being with nearly 30 years of experience. Jessica bridges the gap between hard science and the “soft” concepts of purpose, connection, and transcendence. They discuss the current crisis of burnout and loneliness, but more importantly, the actionable “individual […]
Episode 166: Unleash Your Best Self: The Art and Science of Reinventability with Nataly Kogan
In this vibrant episode, host Ashish Kothari welcomes “reinventability queen” Nataly Kogan. Nataly’s journey is a masterclass in metamorphosis—from arriving in the US as a refugee to a career at McKinsey, venture capital, and tech entrepreneurship, and now her ultimate evolution as a professional artist and speaker. They dive deep into Nataly’s Reinventability Framework, a […]
Episode 167: Leading from Within: The Vulnerable Path to Flourishing with Eleanor Allen
In this insightful episode, host Ashish Kothari sits down with Eleanor Allen—a powerhouse leader who has navigated the peaks of the engineering world, led global social impact as the CEO of Water for People, and served as CEO of B Lab. Eleanor shares her “accidental” discovery of inner development and how moving from a rigid, […]
Episode 165: How Behavioral Science and AI are Revolutionizing Team Collaboration
Stop wasting 50% of your time in unproductive meetings and start leveraging the “Flourishing Edge.” In this episode, Ashish Kothari sits down with John Betancourt, CEO of Humantelligence, to discuss how a 10-minute behavioral assessment can transform corporate culture from the bottom up. This episode is for leaders, HR innovators, and team members who are […]
Episode 166: AI and the Future of Well-Being with Llewellyn van Zyl
In this eye-opening episode, host Ashish Kothari sits down with positive psychology expert Llewellyn van Zyl to confront the double-edged sword of Artificial Intelligence. As AI shifts from a productivity tool to a source of “psychological support,” we explore the thin line between technology that empowers us and technology that erodes our core human faculties. […]
Episode 164: From Fear to Flourishing: Beck Sydow on the Future of Leadership
In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Ashish Kothari sits down with Beck Sydow, Founder of HumanKind Business Leaders, former CEO of StickerGiant, and executive with a rich background in operations and mental health. Together, they explore why so many leaders want flourishing workplaces but struggle to create them—and reveal the missing ingredient: Shared human […]
Episode 163: Designing Anti-Inflammatory Workplaces with Specialist Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella
What if rising healthcare costs, burnout, and disengagement weren’t people problems—but system problems? In this episode, Ashish Kothari speaks with actuary and health strategist Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella to explore flourishing as a business strategy, anti-inflammatory workplaces, and how culture, leadership, and benefits design directly impact health, performance, and cost. Key Topics Covered Why flourishing is a […]
Episode 162: Unlocking Human Potential Through Soulgery with Ahmet Bozer
What if leadership, performance, and fulfillment all began with inner growth? In this deep and expansive conversation, Ashish Kothari sits down with former Coca-Cola executive Ahmet to explore Soulgery —a powerful, practical framework for lifelong growth, meaning, impact, and resilience. This episode bridges leadership, psychology, spirituality, and performance into a lived, actionable model for flourishing. […]
Episode 161: How Values-Driven Leaders Build Businesses That Truly Flourish with Jean Moncrieff
What if building a great business mattered more than building a big one? In this episode, Jean Moncrieff shares hard-won lessons from entrepreneurship, Small Giants, and purpose-driven leadership—revealing how values, people, and intentional growth create long-term success without burnout. 🔑 Key Topics Covered Why chasing revenue alone leads to burnout and stalled growth Purpose-driven leadership […]
Episode 160: Flourishing Without Guilt: Redesigning Work, Leadership, and Life for Working Mothers with Mary Sheehan
What if guilt—not ambition—is the real burnout driver for working mothers? In this powerful conversation, Ashish Kothari sits down with Mary Sheehan to unpack why high-performing women feel stuck in a no-win game—and how leaders and individuals can redesign work to truly flourish. This episode blends lived experience, leadership insight, and science-backed practices to help […]
