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For the twenty-fourth episode of The Work Healthy Podcast, we interviewed Sujoy Banerjee!
Sujoy Banerjee is the Group Chief People Officer & Group Head of Marketing, Communication & PR at Gainwell Group. He is a HR professional with 31 years of experience across industries like Automobile, Tyre, Chemical, Gases, Consumer Goods, Industrial Products, IT, Pharmaceutical, FMCG and Infrastructure & Construction, and has been named as one of the 100 most influential Global HR professionals by the World HRD Congress. Gainwell employs over 3,500 people with offices in West Virginia in the US, and offices in Newcastle in New South Wales Australia, and their HQ is in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) India.
During our discussion, we discussed India and its demographic dividend, the changes that have occurred post-pandemic, the Gainwell company culture, why their values are the glue that keeps the organisation and its people connected, what the alpha generation is demanding and why he gives them a direct access hotline to his desk and much more.

For the twenty second episode of The Work Healthy Podcast, we interviewed Professor David A. Clark - Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology in the University of New Brunswick, Canada and a practising clinical psychologist with over 30 years in providing cognitive behavioural treatment for depression, anxiety and OCD.
In our interview, Professor Clark compares and contrasts stress and anxiety, discusses triggers and symptoms, categorises the main forms of anxiety and shares the main treatment approaches including CBT and exposure therapy, and shares his advice to organisations wishing to support their people with their mental health, and much more.

To celebrate the life of Aaron Antonovsky, we have dedicated our 21st Work Healthy Podcast to an interview with his son Dr. Avishai Antonovsky, to learn about his father and his life’s work. Aaron's pioneering work on stress management and health laid the groundwork for the salutogenic model, a framework highlighting the importance of a strong sense of coherence in overall health. Our discussion with Avishai provides unique insights into Aaron Antonovsky's life and his transformative theories. These concepts have revolutionised our understanding of health, stress, and anxiety, providing valuable guidance on coping successfully in our ever-changing world.

For the twentieth episode of The Work Healthy Podcast Series, we interviewed Paolo Gallo, an accomplished professional with a career spanning influential positions in globally recognized institutions.
During our discussion, we delve into the significance of self-awareness and its pivotal role in personal growth, development, and overall life satisfaction. Paolo shares invaluable insights into navigating midlife crises and successfully transitioning through pivotal stages of one's career. We also explore the profound impact of the relationship between an individual and their boss on overall happiness, discussing how a strained professional dynamic can permeate into personal life, affecting not only the individual but also their family.

For the nineteenth episode of the Work Healthy Podcast Series, we had the pleasure of hosting the insightful Pandit Dasa, an author, keynote speaker, and former monk.
During our conversation, we explore the role of the mind in shaping our thoughts and emotions. He provides invaluable perspectives on understanding the origins of our thoughts and offers pragmatic guidance on cultivating a mindset akin to that of a bee, steering away from the restless nature of a fly, in our quest to gain control over our thoughts. We also delve into the distinctions between mindfulness and meditation, uncovering key insights to help listeners navigate the path toward greater self-awareness and mental well-being.