Wellness isn’t about yoga days or mental health slogans. It’s about how we show up—for our teams, for ourselves, and especially when no one’s watching.
In this eye-opening episode, Shruti Sonali (Co-founder, GoodDot) and Pradeep Kumar Gulati (CHRO, General Engineering & Construction Ltd) have an unfiltered conversation about what real workplace wellness looks like beyond policies and perks.
They explore how empathy, emotional safety, and honest leadership shape workplaces that don’t just survive—but truly thrive.
From a powerful story of an employee recovering from addiction with full company support, to the emotional toll of hidden burnout, this conversation strips away the corporate gloss to reveal what wellbeing at work should actually mean.
This episode is essential for founders, team leads, HR professionals, and anyone navigating the tension between productivity and humanity.
Shruti brings the clarity and conviction of a founder who leads with trust. Pradeep shares hard-earned lessons from decades in HR across 29 countries, where leadership begins with listening—and ends with accountability.
Wellness is built through leadership, not leave policies.
Empathy is the real ROI.
Mental health support starts with making it safe to speak up.
Trust your team—and they’ll meet the deadline.
Sometimes the best decision HR can make is the most human one.
Pradeep is a globally experienced HR leader with expertise in employee wellness, inclusion, and organizational resilience. With over two decades of experience across 29 countries in the infrastructure and EPC sector, he focuses on creating human-centered workplaces that drive both people and business success.
Shruti Sonali, Co-Founder & VP at GoodDot, is a pioneer in India’s plant-based movement. With 23 years in talent and sustainable business, she’s led GoodDot’s global growth and co-founded GoodDo, India’s first plant-based QSR. A PETA awardee and Forbes-featured leader, she champions ethical, climate-conscious innovation.
