Burnout to Breakthrough: Janaki Bakshi on Leading with Balance
Burnout to Breakthrough: Janaki Bakshi on Leading with Balance  
Podcast: Business Insider: Round Table Podcast
Published On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: In this episode, Priya Sudarsanam interviews Janaki Bakshi, a master certified executive coach with over 17 years of experience. Janaki shares her transformative journey from hitting rock bottom to becoming a successful coach, emphasizing the importance of self-care and personal growth. She discusses her holistic coaching approach, which focuses on helping clients envision their dreams and take actionable steps towards achieving them. Janaki highlights the significance of leadership by example, urging executives to prioritize their well-being to lead effectively. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by leaders today, including burnout and the need for a supportive work culture that encourages self-care and personal development.Janaki's passion for coaching shines through as she describes the joy of witnessing her clients' transformations. She emphasizes the importance of dreaming big and setting clear boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The episode concludes with Janaki encouraging listeners to be the change they wish to see in their lives and to pursue their dreams with vigor.