The Mindful Business

A podcast for businesses and individuals who truly value their people and understand the power of wellbeing.I'm your host, Laila Datoo—workplace wellbeing expert, mindfulness facilitator, international speaker, and busy mum living life on a tropical island with my family.Join me as I bring you inspiring conversations with bold leaders, real-life wellbeing stories, and practical advice on how to build a happy, healthy work culture. Because when people thrive, businesses do too. Join me for The Mindful Business.

The Mindful Business is a business podcast hosted by Laila Datoo, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Laila Datoo hosts The Mindful Business, a business show with 67 episodes published.

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  Episode 67: Why Wellbeing is an Advantage - Not a Perk

  Mar 10, 202613 minS0

  <p >In this episode of The Mindful Business, I share why wellbeing is no longer a nice-to-have - it's a leadership essential. I explore how outdated leadership models are still driving burnout, what stress really looks like today, and why we need more than surface-level solutions.</p> <p >You'll hear my own story of pushing through during pregnancy, why acute stress is rising, and how leaders and organisations can start doing things differently.</p> <p >We'll look at:</p> <p >The real cost of ignoring leader wellbeing</p> <p >What sustainable leadership actually looks like</p> <p >Practical first steps...

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  Episode 66: Stop Hustling, Start Thriving: How to Stress Less and Achieve More

  Feb 24, 202615 minS0

  <p >In this episode of The Mindful Business, I share my personal journey through burnout and the powerful lesson it taught me: you don't achieve more by doing more - you achieve more by stressing less. We explore why hustle culture keeps us stuck in survival mode, what chronic stress really does to your brain, and how small, intentional changes can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more effective at work and in life. If you're an ambitious woman juggling business, career, or family (or all three), this episode is your reminder that sustainable success starts with your wellbeing.</p> <...

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  Episode 65: From Burnout to Balance. How Mindfulness Changed Sarah's Life and Career

  Jan 27, 202639 minS0

  <p >What happens when your mind never switches off, stress feels constant, and life becomes a cycle of overwhelm and survival mode?</p> <p >In this powerful and honest conversation, I'm joined by Sarah Cardwell, a long-standing mindfulness client, as she shares how mindfulness became a turning point in her mental health, her career and her confidence as a working mum.</p> <p >Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder while working in high-pressure sales, Sarah reached a point where traditional therapies were no longer enough. Mindfulness was the one tool she never believed would work and the...

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  Episode 64: Why Setting Goals in January Doesn't Work

  Jan 13, 202613 minS0

  <p >Every January we're encouraged to set new goals and come back to work energised, focused, and ready to perform. But for many busy professionals, that pressure lands at exactly the wrong time.</p> <p >In this episode, I explore why January goal-setting so often fails - not because of a lack of motivation or discipline, but because of exhaustion, stress, and a mismatch between natural energy and workplace expectations.</p> <p >We'll look at:</p> <p >The hidden pressure of January at work</p> <p >Why most New Year's resolutions don't last</p> <p >How working with seasonal rhythms...

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  Episode 63: Sustainable Ambition: How Women Build Careers Without Burning Out

  Dec 16, 202512 minS0

  <p >In this episode, we explore what it really takes for women to grow, lead, and succeed without exhausting themselves. It's an invitation to rethink ambition, protect your energy, and approach your career with more intention and clarity.</p> <p > </p> <p >In this episode, we cover:</p> <p >Why ambition isn't the issue - but unsustainable ambition is</p> <p >The hidden emotional load women carry and how it impacts energy</p> <p >Three mindset shifts that help women thrive without burning out</p> <p >Simple tools to create more calm, clarity, and control in your workweek</p> <p> </p>...

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