Workplace wellness isn’t a brochure, a one-time check-in, or an annual survey. It’s the culture we build every day—through trust, empathy, and how we choose to lead.
In this deeply insightful episode of Wellness at Work: India, Pallavi Kar and Gopala Krishna get real about what it takes to make wellness more than a buzzword. From the quiet power of consistent feedback to the emotional impact of leadership in crisis, they explore the daily practices that build psychologically safe, high-performing teams.
You’ll hear the moving story of a CEO who personally cooked meals for an employee during COVID, and reflections on how HR must stop waiting for permission—and start speaking the language of impact.
This isn’t just a podcast for HR professionals—it’s for anyone who believes leadership should feel human.
Pallavi brings her bold, people-first approach to culture building and HR transformation, while Gopala shares raw, real-world experiences from healthcare leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience in action.
Empathy isn’t a skill—it’s a practice.
Feedback should be a ritual, not a reaction.
Trust is the only shortcut to performance.
HR must stop asking for a seat—and start leading with data and heart.
Emotional intelligence is the future of leadership.
Pallavi Kar, HR Head at Provident Housing Ltd, is a seasoned HR leader with 18+ years of experience building high-performance, inclusive workplaces. A three-time Top 40 Under 40 HR Leader, she champions mental well-being and mentors future talent at leading institutions, blending strategy with empathy to drive impact.
Gopala Krishna Mantha, Head of HR at Apollo Homecare, drives people-first strategies, digital HR transformation, and high-performance cultures. A LinkedIn Top Voice and award-winning HR leader, he specializes in talent strategy, leadership development, and automation-driven HR solutions.
