Shaifali Verma on Mental Wellness in the B2B Workplace
- Santhosh Venkatesh
- Jun 26
- 1 min read
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Show Notes
Guest: Shaifali Verma
Host: Santhosh Venkatesh
Episode Summary
In this episode, I sit down with Shaifali Verma, a seasoned people and culture leader, to unpack the evolving role of mental health in the modern workplace. With experience spanning psychology, HR, and leadership development, Shaifali shares real-world insights into how wellness can (and should) be designed as a strategic pillar, not a reactive perk.
If you're a founder, people manager, or wellness startup operator, this episode will give you tactical clarity on what's broken, what's working, and where the real opportunities lie.
Key Talking Points:
Why mental health isn’t just about therapy or meditation apps
The difference between performative wellness and embedded culture
How startups and high-pressure teams can build mental health into their DNA
The critical role of leadership and middle management in creating safe workplaces
Why one-size-fits-all mental health strategies don’t work
What real impact looks like, stories from roundtables and on-ground experiences
Early signs that your team’s mental wellbeing is at risk (and what to do)
Opportunities for startups working in the B2B mental wellness space
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