Episode 174: Mindfulness as the Ultimate Leadership Skill: Mastering the FLOW Framework with Pauline Leung
In this enlightening episode, host Ashish Kothari welcomes Pauline Leung, a former senior leader at L’Oreal turned high-performance coach and holistic health practitioner. Pauline shares her dramatic “wake-up call”—a motorbike accident in Vietnam—that shifted her from an overachieving, “victim-mindset” executive to a mindful leader. They demystify mindfulness, moving it away from “just meditation” to a […]
Episode 173: Redefining Success: From Hustle to Flourishing with Meghan French Dunbar
In this inspiring episode, host Ashish Kothari sits down with Meghan French Dunbar, a “business anthropologist,” entrepreneur, and author of This Isn’t Working. Meghan shares her powerful “metamorphosis” journey—from a high-achieving CEO burnt out by age 34 to a leader who centers flourishing as the primary driver of success. They explore why the current model […]
Episode 172: Why the Most Powerful Leader in the Room Is Also the Most Present| Sophie Maclaren
The most powerful leader in the room isn’t always the smartest—often, it’s the one who is most present. In this episode, Ashish Kothari is joined by Sophie MacLaren, a leadership consultant and mindfulness expert at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School. They dive deep into why mindfulness is far more than just meditation, exploring how a […]
Episode 171: Beyond the Robotic Mask: How “Generator” Leaders Fuel High Performance with Dr. Katina Sawyer
Are you a leader who drains energy or one who generates it? In this episode, Ashish Kothari sits down with Dr. Katina Sawyer, co-author of Leading for Wellness, to redefine what it means to be a “Generator” leader. They explore how to bridge the gap between high performance and human-centric wellness by shedding the “robotic […]
Episode 170: The Human-Machine Partnership: Mastering Level 7 Leadership with Jack Swift
In this transformative episode, host Ashish Kothari welcomes Jack Swift—a West Point graduate, former U.S. Army Airborne Ranger, and tech CEO—to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Level 7 Leadership: The Blueprint for the Human-Machine Era. Jack argues that in an age of exponential AI growth, the most critical leadership skill isn’t “doing” more; it’s “being” […]
Episode 169: Mending the Broken Rung: Why the First Manager Promotion Defines Your Career with Kweilin Ellingrud
In this eye-opening episode of Flourishing Edge, host Ashish Kothari sits down with Kweilin Ellingrud, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and co-author of The Broken Rung. While much attention is paid to the “glass ceiling” at the top of organizations, Kweilin’s research reveals that the most significant barrier to women’s advancement—and specifically women of […]
Episode 168: Breaking the Menopause Silence: A Leader’s Guide to Peak Performance with Kacy Fleming
In this vital episode, host Ashish Kothari kicks off the new year by tackling a topic that affects half the global population but remains shrouded in “perimenopause blindness.” Guest Kacy Fleming, a healthcare veteran and founder of The Fuchsia Tent, shares her harrowing personal journey through a transition she wasn’t prepared for. Together, they break […]
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, […]