Why Health and Wellness Are Essential for Thriving Organisations 

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Boost performance and retention with a keynote speaker combining business acumen and wellness expertise for sustainable growth
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When considering a keynote speaker, organisations today need someone who doesn’t just inspire but understands the nuanced pressures of executive leadership and the corporate world. Having climbed to the top of my career in banking and economics, I know first-hand the drive for results, the demand for shareholder value, and the risks of burnout. My own experience of burning out as a high-achieving professional compelled me to rethink workplace wellness — and ultimately transform it. 

I retrained in Food Science and earned a Master’s in Functional Medicine from King’s College London, driven by a passion to bring wellness and performance together. Today, as the Co-Founder and CEO of Your Work Wellness, I offer insights that are as scientifically grounded as they are strategically aligned with not only my business objectives, but also my fundamental belief and vision for the future. My mission? To help organisations retain top talent, boost performance, and achieve sustainable growth through employee health and well-being. 

Choosing a keynote speaker isn’t just about inspiration — it’s about transformation. In my keynote presentations, I draw from both my corporate background and wellness expertise to create actionable strategies for C-suite leaders. My approach combines the science of nutrition, neuroscience of behaviour change, and a deep understanding of organisational dynamics to help build resilient, high-performing teams. 

What Sets Me Apart as a Keynote Speaker: 

  • Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: A unique blend of economics, business acumen, and functional medicine ensures my keynotes resonate with corporate leaders and health advocates alike. 
  • First-Hand Experience: From the Bank of England to advising FTSE 100 companies, I know the pressures of executive life and the toll it takes without proper wellness support. 
  • Evidence-Based Insights: My involvement in government initiatives, such as contributing to a White Paper on Nutritional Education in Schools, and collaborations with NHS leaders reinforce my commitment to actionable, science-backed solutions. 
  • Strategic Impact: Our Flourish & Thrive programme at yourworkwellness.com focuses on creating “corporate athletes” — employees who are resilient, engaged, and performing at their peak. 

I believe that companies investing in employee well-being today will be the ones who are “Future Ready” for tomorrow’s challenges. If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who can bridge the gap between health and business, inspire meaningful change, and drive measurable results, I’d be delighted to connect. 

Kumud Gandhi Kumud Gandhi is a Nutritional Food Scientist bestselling Author, Broadcaster, and Keynote Speaker on the subject of nutritional health for productivity & performance in the workplace. In 2010 Kumud founded ‘The Cooking Academy’ a cookery school that focusses on cooking for nutritional health and wellbeing. Kumud regularly presents to international audiences on a variety of topics such as ‘Eating for Immunity and a Lifetime of Wellness’. She is an expert in the field of Wellness in the Workplace and works with organizations to create transformational change in employee health & well-being through nutrition and health coaching.

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