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Ashish Kothari on Why High Performance Demands High Well-Being

From Success to Significance. High Performance Without Burnout. Living With an Open Heart. In this episode of Growing With Purpose, host Jean Moncrieff sits down with Ashish Kothari, founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, for a deeply human conversation about success, happiness, and what it truly means to flourish as a leader. Ashish shares his journey from a high-pressure career as a Partner at McKinsey to a life grounded in well-being, purpose, and meaningful relationships. He reflects on the anxiety and burnout that often accompany traditional definitions of success, and how those challenges became the catalyst for profound personal transformation. Together, Jean and Ashish explore why high performance demands high well-being, why relationships are one of the most undervalued assets in leadership, and how small, consistent micro-practices can create lasting change over time. They also discuss the importance of leading with an open heart in a polarized world and the role community plays in helping leaders navigate complexity and uncertainty. This conversation is a powerful reminder that happiness is not something to chase. It is a byproduct of living a virtuous life rooted in service, connection, and purpose. In this episode, you’ll hear: • Why success without well-being leads to burnout • How anxiety can spark meaningful personal transformation • Why relationships are essential assets in life and leadership • The role of community in navigating today’s polarized world • How micro-practices create sustainable, long-term change • Why happiness emerges from purpose, not pursuit Sound Bites: “Success is a life well lived.” “You can choose to be happy right now.” “We need community more now than ever.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and background 01:20 From success to significance 06:02 Redefining success 13:13 The transformation journey 17:35 Finding wisdom and connection 24:56 The power of an open heart 30:20 Agency and transformation at work 34:38 High performance and well-being 38:35 The nature of change and growth 44:26 Misconceptions about happiness 49:03 Personal insights and influences Learn more about Small Giants: • Small Giants Community: https://smallgiantscommunity.org • Small Giants Summit: https://smallgiantscommunity.org/summit • Leadership Academy: https://smallgiantscommunity.org/lead Connect with Ashish and Happiness Squad: • Ashish Kothari LinkedIn:   / ashishkothari1   • Happiness Squad LinkedIn:   / happiness-squad   • Happiness Squad Website: https://happinesssquad.com/ • Ashish's Book, Hardwired for Happiness: https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happ... 🎧 If this episode resonates, consider subscribing and sharing it with a leader who believes success and well-being don’t have to be a trade-off.