Design, Leadership, and Mental Health with Aparna Piramal Raje

Aparna Piramal Raje has worn a variety of hats including that of a business leader, journalist, author, educator and public speaker. For well over a decade, she profiled not just the workspaces of CEOs but also corporate offices of multi-national firms, the government, and startups for her Mint column Head Office. She is the author of two books – Working Out Of The Box, and most recently, Chemical Khichdi.  In this wide-ranging conversation, Subbu and Aparna discuss the big shifts in the world of work, workplace design, the evolution of leadership styles and mental health advocacy. Key topicsAparna's multi-faceted career as a businesswoman, writer, educator and mental health advocateThe big shifts in the world of workWorkplace designs that make a difference The link between workplace design and org culture Have leadership styles evolved over the years? Do leaders who practice design thinking nurture empathetic workplaces? How Aparna got to writing her new book Chemical Khichdi Unpacking Love Therapy and Work TherapyHow do we all become better allies advocating for mental health?Performance and well-being can go hand in hand