Ep 78. Why Workplace Wellness Fails and What Employees Actually Need

This episode has a unique format. Dr. Amna Shabbir welcomes back Pantea Dougani, founder and CEO of Excel Wellbeing Solutions, to discuss why many workplace wellness programs fail. Dr. Shabbir and Pantea switch between the hot seat and bring tangible tips and dive deep into all things workplace well-being. Together, they explore burnout, leadership, employee engagement, workplace culture, and the hidden costs of disengagement. Pantea explains why one-off yoga classes, online wellness libraries, and generic programs often miss the mark, while Dr. Shabbir shares why listening to employees and supporting leaders must come first.They also discuss moral injury in healthcare and why workplace wellbeing should be treated as an ongoing business strategy, not a collection of random activities.Episode TakeawaysWorkplace wellbeing should be based on employee needs.One-off wellness activities rarely create lasting change.Strong workplace culture starts with supported leaders.Burnout and disengagement carry real business costs.Healthcare wellbeing must address moral injury.The first step is to listen, measure, and adapt.About the guest:Pantea Dougani is the Founder and CEO of Excel Wellbeing Solutions, a workplace wellbeing company that delivers customized onsite and virtual programs for organizations across the United States and Canada. She is passionate about helping employers create healthier, more connected workplaces by supporting employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.Connect with Pantea Dougani:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/excelwellbeing Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ExcelWellbeingSolutions/ Company LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/excel-wellbeing-solutions/ Pantea's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pantea-dougani/ CFO Playbook/ White Paper - https://excelwellbeingsolutions.com/cfo-playbook/ Website - https://excelwellbeingsolutions.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9QeddFKSb7rpnG_stIe-SA About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Workplace Wellness, Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.✅Want to explore Corporate Wellness Consulting and Fractional Well-being Officer work With Dr. Shabbir?Learn More:https://dramnashabbir.com/corporate-wellness-consulting/ Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s  🌍 Want to Book Dr. Shabbir to Speak at your event or organization?Reach out at: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking ✨ What Type of Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Success?Take the FREE 3-minute quiz and discover your predominant perfectionism pattern (Self-Critic? Frustrated Fixer? Performer? Sustainable High-Achiever?). You'll get a personalized podcast episode designed for YOUR type + a complete resource guide with tools for boundaries, impostorism, nervous system regulation, and more.👉 Take the Quiz: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/quiz ❌ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.❤️ Enjoyed This Episode?Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Share it with a colleague, peer, or friend who needs this message.