Well-being at work isn’t about bean bags or breakroom posters. It’s about how leadership shows up—especially when no one’s watching.
In this honest and deeply reflective conversation, Ankit Lodha, CFO of a leading ethnic fashion D2C brand, and Dr. Rajesh Rolen, CEO & Co-founder of Microlent Systems, explore what real employee wellness looks like when it’s driven by empathy, accountability, and clarity—not campaigns.
Coming from two high-stakes worlds—finance and tech—they open up about the invisible weight employees carry, and why most burnout goes unnoticed until it’s too late.
From spotting early signs of disengagement, to implementing 1:1 conversations that go beyond performance reviews, they reveal leadership tools that create emotional safety and team loyalty.
Ankit shares how financial stress, job insecurity, and role ambiguity affect performance—and how he builds psychological guardrails for his team in high-pressure environments.
Dr. Rajesh brings a tech founder’s perspective, explaining how simple actions like rest breaks, personal check-ins, and prioritizing behavior traits in hiring have helped reduce silent burnout across his company.
This episode unpacks personal stories—like how Dr. Rajesh invited a resigned employee back after a personal loss, and how Ankit diffused burnout in a colleague with one empathetic response.
It’s not about theory.
It’s about practicing leadership with compassion—consistently.
Whether you lead a team of five or five hundred, this conversation will challenge how you think about mental health at work—and inspire you to take action where it matters most.
Burnout isn’t always loud—sometimes, it’s silent.
Listening is the most underrated leadership tool.
One empathetic moment can change someone’s career.
Job security is mental wellness.
Culture starts in the boardroom, not the breakroom.
A qualified Chartered Accountant and CFO at a leading fashion retail brand, Ankit blends financial precision with human-first leadership. He believes that a strong culture isn’t built with perks—but with policies, empathy, and real connection.
As CEO & Co-Founder of Microlent Systems, Rajesh combines tech expertise with emotional intelligence. From AI-powered business solutions to people-powered teams, he champions one-on-one conversations, digital detox, and psychologically safe workplaces.
