Wellness That Works: From Burnout to Belonging

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About The Episode

Wellness isn’t a one-day event.
It’s not yoga mats in the conference room or a campaign on Slack.

In this deep-dive episode,
Anurag Verma (People & Culture Leader, ex-CPO at multiple high-growth startups)
and
Devangi Kamra (Organizational Culture Strategist and People Innovation Leader)
pull back the curtain on what real workplace wellness looks like when it’s led by business, not just HR.

From turning burnout data into business metrics, to mandating “no meeting” days and power shutdowns in hyper-growth environments, they reveal what it takes to design work cultures that protect performance and people.

Devangi shares how she drove wellness through measurable engagement and helped shift it from an HR task to a CEO priority.
Anurag brings decades of perspective on what makes leaders truly empathetic, and why the most powerful companies are the ones where people feel they belong.

This is not a soft conversation — it’s a strategic one.
If you’re building, scaling, or leading teams — you’ll want to hear this.

Key Takeaways

  • Wellness is a business decision, not a bonus.

  • Burnout is predictable — and preventable.

  • If leaders don’t walk the talk, wellness won’t scale.

  • Data builds the case. Empathy sustains the culture.

  • Make wellness a habit, not a highlight.

About The Podcast Guest

Devangi Kamra

With 20+ years in HR, Devangi has created people-first workplaces where individuals thrive. As Chief People Officer at Technogise, she champions DEIB, well-being, and purpose-driven leadership to foster engagement and growth.

Devangi Kamra

Anurag Verma, with 30 years in HR across telecom, e-commerce, and tech, specializes in scaling people-centric cultures. Known for his founder’s mindset, he focuses on leadership development and creating employee experiences that drive innovation and growth.