We’ve normalised “powering through.” But what if joy wasn’t just a nice-to-have—what if it was the strategy?
In this episode of Unbiased, I speak with Simi Rayat, award-winning business psychologist, executive psychology coach, and author of Productivity Joy.
Simi has spent over two decades helping leaders shift from survival mode to sustainable impact. In her new book, she shares a science-backed 5-minute daily ritual that reframes productivity not as output, but as energy, clarity and connection.
We explore:
🔹 The real reason so many professionals feel stuck or burnt out
🔹 How Simi’s 5Qs Formula helps interrupt reactive patterns
🔹 The cost of ignoring joy in leadership
🔹 How motherhood, identity and lived experience shape her work
🔹 What a joyful and inclusive workplace looks like—and how to start building one
If you’re someone who’s done all the things but still feels depleted, this episode is for you.