The Mindful Leadership Podcast with Shahana Banerjee

NEW EPISODE‼️ SPARKING REBELLION … REIMAGINING HEALTHCARE with Dr Sachin Jain, President and CEO of SCAN.  In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Sachin’s story - An unexpected underdog story, from growing up ‘different’ to going to Harvard for both his medical education and MBA ✅ His career trajectory and the twists, turns and seemingly unusual choices that defined it. He is one of exceptionally rare CEOs in Healthcare with a career that weaves across Academia, Government, For Profit, and Not for Profit ✅ How he defined who he wanted to be as a leader, and his leadership lessons from becoming a CEO at 34 ✅ SCAN’s origin story and the spirit of rebellion that leads to pioneering innovation in healthcare insurance  ✅ Remarkable stories of the impact of SCAN’s innovative approach  ✅ The importance of purpose-driven leadership ✅ The role of empathy and vulnerability in leadership ✅ The challenges of navigating complex healthcare systems ✅ The remarkable story of one of the best leader he’s ever worked with ✅ His Purpose and what has shaped his purpose  ✅ Rapid fire - as fun as it is profound ‼️ Phenomenal stories. Meaningful impact. Fantastic insights. Timeless lessons - all packed into one episode‼️ 🎁 If you believe that we need better leaders to build better organizations for a better world, then share this podcast with 1-2 friends you care about.  🎁 Help us get to our target of 100 ratings so that more leaders can find us 🙏 About ⁠Dr. Sachin Jain [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachinhjain1/]⁠⁠: Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA is CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, which serves more than 300,000 members across California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico.   Previously, Dr. Jain was President and CEO of CareMore and Aspire Health, which served 200,000 Medicare and Medicaid patients in 32 states. He also served as Chief Medical Information & Innovation Officer at Merck & Co., was Senior Advisor to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and was the first Deputy Director for policy and programs at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).   Dr. Jain graduated from Harvard College and earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and MBA from Harvard Business School. He is Adjunct Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and is a member of the boards of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), Omada Health, Advantage Healthcare Services, and The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. https://www.scanhealthplan.com/about-scan [https://www.scanhealthplan.com/about-scan] About ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shahana Banerjee⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahanabanerjee/]: I am a Certified Executive Coach. I help leaders navigate through challenging points of inflection in their business, in their teams, their careers and their own leadership journey. Setup a 30 minute free intro call with me at ⁠⁠⁠https://justhuman.io⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/about/contact/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Learn more about our executive coaching services at ⁠https://justhuman.io/coaching/⁠ [https://justhuman.io/coaching/] About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just Human⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]: Just Human (a boutique people consulting firm) is a growth accelerator for our clients. With over 5 decades of global HR experience, we partner with clients to maximize business results through human centered, ecosystem based people solutions. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justhuman.io/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]⁠⁠

What happens when a NEW leader brings in ‘THEIR PEOPLE’ from their previous organization? That’s the case we are digging into this week on COACHING AHAS with Supriti. Supriti Bhandary is a fellow coach and successful business executive. She’s fascinated by people’s stories and draws inspiration from their journeys and unlocking breakthroughs that help them. In this episode, we dig into: ✅ The case study is a highly successful leader who was starting to be perceived as not very inclusive in his new organization… and his breakthrough ✅ Supriti’s journey of becoming a coach, and her WHY ✅ A point of inflection in her own career, when she received some tough feedback (her insight here is priceless!) ✅ What she’s learnt about herself on this journey ✅ Her favorite coaching question This episode is packed to the brim with great stories, amazing insights and powerful lessons‼️ You won’t want to miss this‼️ About Supriti Bhandary [https://www.linkedin.com/in/supritibhandary/]: Combining 25+ years in global HR leadership roles and serving on the Boards of two public companies (Meritor HVSIL and Automotive Axles Ltd), Supriti draws on a deep understanding of organizational context, personality and motivation, to have powerful, solution focused coaching conversations with clients. She has coached leaders at the CXO/CXO-1level, across a wide range of industries including Retail, Healthcare, Technology, Media, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Private equity and Start ups. Prior to becoming an Executive Coach, she led global HR teams at Wipro Limited, helping its leaders scale the company to a multi-billion dollar, global organization of 150,000 employees. As VP- HR, she had responsibility for overall talent management, assessment, organization effectiveness, performance management and M&A/ People transitions. Before this, she headed HR for Wipro’s Asia –Pacific and Americas regions. About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shahana Banerjee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahanabanerjee/]: I am an Executive Coach. I help leaders navigate through challenging points of inflection in their business, in their teams, their careers and their own leadership journey. Setup a 30 minute free intro call with me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justhuman.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/about/contact/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Just Human⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]: Just Human (a boutique people consulting firm) is a growth accelerator for our clients. With over 5 decades of global HR experience, we partner with clients to maximize business results through human centered, ecosystem based people solutions. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justhuman.io/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]⁠⁠

Is the problem we think we have, the problem we REALLY have⁉️ is the theme of the case study we are diving into this week, with Andrew. Andrew Neitlich is the Founder of Center for Executive Coaching that serves members across 30+ countries, now a part of Keystone Partners.  In this episode of Coaching Ahas, we dive into: ✅ The case study of a CXO in a VC Portfolio company and his breakthrough  ✅ Andrew’s story - from Harvard Business School grad, to consulting to building a world class coach training organization  ✅ His WHY ✅ How he leveraged his introversion to build a thriving community of thousands of coaches (wait, what⁉️) ✅ His impact ✅ His favorite coaching question (I had a wager on this one‼️) This episode is packed with so much wisdom, phenomenal stories and deep insights - a must listen‼️ About Andrew Neitlich [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewneitlich-executivecoachcertification]: A Harvard Business School graduate and former consultant, Andrew transitioned to coaching after realizing the value of trusted advisory relationships over traditional consulting methods. This career change inspired him to create the Center for Executive Coaching, which distinguishes itself by focusing on practical, results-driven coaching strategies. Since launching, CEC has grown to serve members in 32 countries. Drawing from his own successful coaching practice and extensive experience, Andrew has authored several books on leadership and coaching, emphasizing the importance of practical results and significant value for clients. Today, he leads the Center, ensuring it remains a premier, intimate community for coaches committed to making a real impact. About ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shahana Banerjee⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahanabanerjee/]: I am an Executive Coach. I help leaders navigate through challenging points of inflection in their business, in their teams, their careers and their own leadership journey. Setup a 30 minute free intro call with me at ⁠⁠⁠https://justhuman.io⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/about/contact/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] About ⁠⁠⁠⁠Just Human⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]: Just Human (a boutique people consulting firm) is a growth accelerator for our clients. With over 5 decades of global HR experience, we partner with clients to maximize business results through human centered, ecosystem based people solutions. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justhuman.io/⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]⁠⁠

Sohee Jun, bestselling author of Mommytracked and Aligned Mindset, and a fellow coach and business executive, is our guest this month‼️ Sohee came to the US when she was 6 years old. She didn’t speak any English. She was mercilessly teased at school, felt like she didn’t belong, and struggled to fit in. A teacher offered her help to learn the language, and it changed her life. She shares the impact of this teacher’s generosity on her. Teachers can truly change the world, one student at a time. So can you. Everytime we step up to help someone overcome a hurdle, the impact of our action reverberates…on…and on… In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Sohee’s story - From coming to the US at 6, struggling to fit in, to succeeding in business and then walking away to follow her passion  ✅ Her WHY - Sohee shares why helping women leaders lean into finding their authentic success is so important to her ✅ How she overcame her limiting beliefs (her stories are packed with learning and inspiration!) ✅ She shares stories of 3 leaders and their growth journeys - from how to prepare for a C Suite role, to how to ask for what you truly need (truly great stories!) ✅ She shares a story of a leader and how they overcame their limiting beliefs (one we can all relate to!) ✅ She shares what good leadership looks like and stories of leaders who have made a difference in her life ✅ A super fun rapid fire segment. Learn who Sohee wanted to be when she grew up‼️😄 An episode jam packed with phenomenal stories, amazing insights, lots of lessons and a ton of fun‼️  🎁 If you believe that we need better leaders to build better organizations for a better world, then share this podcast with 1-2 friends you care about.  🎁 Help us get to our target of 100 ratings so that more leaders can find us 🙏 About Dr. Sohee Jun⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjunphd/]: Sohee Jun, Ph.D., is a renowned executive coach who works specifically with women leaders at all levels. She's widely recognized for her expertise in addressing women's workplace challenges and as a leadership and mindset expert. And, Dr. Jun’s career has been marked by her commitment to transforming the landscape of leadership by empowering female leaders at all levels for authentic success. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and over 20 years in the field, Dr. Jun has dedicated her professional life to understanding the dynamics of workplaces for women and how to empower, enable and equip women with the mindset, strategies and behaviors to achieve aligned success. Her work has significantly contributed to leadership development and enabling women to go from good to great. She has worked at world class organizations such as Warner Media (WB), Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), Washington Mutual (Chase), and Jacobs Engineering. Currently, she is CEO of her own consulting firm, S.J. Consulting where she specializes in leadership coaching for high potential women, Founders, athletes and creatives to help them achieve their professional goals. Sohee is also an Amazon bestselling author who released her first book in 2020, “Mommytracked: How to Take Authentic Risks and Find Success on Your Terms” which delves into key strategies and insights high-performing women can integrate into their lives. https://soheejunphd.com [https://soheejunphd.com] About ⁠⁠⁠Shahana Banerjee⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahanabanerjee/]: I am a Certified Executive Coach. I help leaders navigate through challenging points of inflection in their business, in their teams, their careers and their own leadership journey. Setup a 30 minute free intro call with me at ⁠⁠https://justhuman.io⁠ [https://justhuman.io/about/contact/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] Learn more about our executive coaching services at https://justhuman.io/coaching/ [https://justhuman.io/coaching/] About ⁠⁠⁠⁠Just Human⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]: Just Human (a boutique people consulting firm) is a growth accelerator for our clients. With over 5 decades of global HR experience, we partner with clients to maximize business results through human centered, ecosystem based people solutions. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justhuman.io/⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]⁠⁠

76% of respondents in the US said they CURRENTLY have or have recently had a TOXIC BOSS (Monster 2018)🤯‼️ This is even more alarming because managers drive 70% of the variance in employee engagement‼️  Toxic bosses often: ⛔️ Care only about themselves  ⛔️ Undermine and sabotage ⛔️ Play politics ⛔️ Play favorites ⛔️ Make unreasonable demands ⛔️ Display abusive or destructive behaviors  Toxic bosses impact their people severely: ⛔️ They can destroy your self confidence  ⛔️ They can affect your mental health, burnout, work life balance and even relationships outside work ⛔️ They can block your career progression and joy@ work ⛔️ They can break your trust and make you less trusting  In this episode, Kelly shares the story of her brave client who left a toxic situation and rebuilt her life. Her courage is inspiring. Kelly Klein is a fellow coach and business executive, and is passionate about helping people realize their true potential. Have you ever had a toxic boss?  Remember, 👉 Life is too short to work with a toxic boss 👉 Life is too short to work with an egomaniac 👉 Life is too short to work for an unethical boss 👉 Life is too short to work for an untrustworthy boss 👉 Life is too short to work with someone who makes you miserable ✅ The only people who should ever become managers are those who derive joy and fulfillment from seeing their team shine, and grow.  ✅ I have never met a great leader who wasn’t a good human first. About Kelly Klein [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjklein/]: Kelly Klein, the principal coach and consultant at KKlein Partners, is an accomplished executive with decades of experience in manufacturing and technology. Through personalized coaching and strategic advisory services, she inspires professionals to achieve their leadership goals. During her tenure of over two decades at Emerson Electric, Kelly revitalized operations, fostered innovation, integrated acquisitions, and led strategic transformations. Her clear vision, collaborative team-building, and disciplined execution consistently delivered revenue growth, profitability improvements, and operational excellence. As a woman who ascended to executive leadership in traditionally male industries, Kelly gained first-hand experience and unique insights into navigating corporate dynamics and breaking barriers. She is dedicated to elevating high-potential leaders, with a special emphasis on empowering women to navigate the path to executive roles and beyond. Kelly’s passion for developing female talent is exemplified by her work in founding the global 5,000+ member Women’s Impact Network at Emerson and speaking at Society of Women Engineers conferences. Her commitment to inspiring future STEM innovators is further demonstrated by her board roles with The Works Museum, dedicated to engaging children in engineering and problem solving. With leadership experiences in both entrepreneurial family businesses and Fortune 500 companies, Kelly brings distinctive perspectives to her coaching, enriching her clients’ journey toward strategic and impactful leadership. As an ICF ACC Certified Executive Coach, Kelly utilizes a competency-based methodology, active inquiry, and assessment tools to accelerate growth mindsets, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership presence. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. About ⁠⁠⁠Shahana Banerjee⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahanabanerjee/]: I am an Executive Coach. I help leaders navigate through challenging points of inflection in their business, in their teams, their careers and their own leadership journey. Setup a 30 minute free intro call with me at ⁠⁠https://justhuman.io⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/about/contact/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0] About ⁠⁠⁠Just Human⁠⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]: Just Human (a boutique people consulting firm) is a growth accelerator for our clients. With over 5 decades of global HR experience, we partner with clients to maximize business results through human centered, ecosystem based people solutions. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://justhuman.io/⁠⁠ [https://justhuman.io/]⁠⁠