Thriving, Not Just Alive: The Power of Your Words (with Julia Laszlo)

Host Kris Saim welcomes his colleague and friend, Julia Laszlo, founder of Ananda Experience and a human-centered leadership coach. Julia shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to burnout, prompting her to question the very definition of success she pursued. Kris and Julia’s friendship, which began with Kris’s immediate vulnerability about his cancer diagnosis , is living proof that you can combine humanity and getting results at work. They dive into why nurturing friendships at work is "priceless" and how Julia’s support helped Kris avoid spiraling during his hardest moments. Julia reminds us: "words have power". She attributes Kris's journey toward being "cancer free" to the positive, affirming words that come out of his mouth. This episode is a powerful message for leaders and anyone who feels a disconnect between their paper success and their inner life: don't be afraid to be yourself, because that is your strongest skill.