In this heartfelt episode of The Grounded Leader, host Sweta Vikram sits down with Priya Ramteke, a professional leader whose journey beautifully intertwines career success with compassion and service.

At a time when leadership is often defined by metrics, titles, and outcomes, Priya reminds us that true fulfillment comes from giving back. Be it through her volunteer work teaching yoga to underprivileged children or donating her time and services in other ways, Priya has discovered how acts of service can quiet the ego, cultivate empathy, and strengthen the very qualities that make us better leaders.

Together, Sweta and Priya explore how service nourishes purpose, how privilege can be used consciously, and why generosity of spirit may be the most sustainable form of leadership in our fast-paced world.

✨ Key Takeaways

1. Service transforms the self before it transforms others. Giving back is not just an act of generosity—it’s a path toward deeper self-awareness and humility.
2. Leadership is energy management. Teaching yoga to children helped Priya reconnect with stillness, balance, and compassion—qualities she brings back to her professional life.
3. Privilege comes with responsibility. Awareness of opportunity can inspire meaningful action when paired with empathy and intention.
4. Boundaries sustain generosity. Priya shares how she maintains healthy limits to ensure that giving doesn’t lead to depletion.
5. Fulfillment is born from connection. Success feels richer when it is rooted in purpose, presence, and the wellbeing of others.

🎧 If this episode inspired you, take a moment to reflect on how you can give back this week — whether it’s mentoring, volunteering, or simply showing kindness.

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✨BIO

Priya Ramteke, Head of Learning at NMAJS, brings over 26 years of experience in education — including 17 years in IB schools in India and nine in England. In her current role, she leads curriculum and instructional leadership across both the Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme, with a strong focus on making transitions enriching.

As both a certified yoga teacher and an active IBEN educator, she brings a unique lens to her work — one that integrates well-being and mindfulness into the way schools use data, ensuring that learning remains holistic and human-centered.

If you are looking for advice from a trained yogi and Ayurvedic Doctor, contact Sweta here.

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🎧It’s January — the season of fresh starts and fierce resolutions. But Ayurveda reminds us: we don’t need to reinvent ourselves to grow — we only need to remember who we are.

In this episode, Sweta Vikram explores how to begin the year with stillness, not speed. Through Ayurvedic wisdom and mindful reflection, she shares how slowing down helps us align with winter’s rhythm, lead with clarity, and cultivate calm strength instead of burnout.

If you’re ready to start the year grounded in purpose rather than pressure, this episode is your invitation to breathe, reset, and return home to yourself.

🌿 Key Takeaways

1. You don’t need to reinvent yourself — you need to realign. Growth begins with remembering your true rhythm.
2. Ayurveda teaches cyclical balance. Winter (Kapha season) calls for rest, nourishment, and reflection — not overdrive.
3. Stillness clarifies strategy. The quiet moments reveal what truly matters, personally and professionally.
4. Add, don’t restrict. Add warmth, grounding, and gentle structure to stabilize energy and focus.
5. Leadership starts with energy, not achievement. Ask: “How do I want to feel as I lead this year?”

🌿 Begin your year with intention — not intensity.
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On today’s episode … we’re diving into a topic that so many leaders quietly struggle with—the emotional weight of the holiday season. While we’re told this is the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ and the holidays are marketed as the season of joy, family gatherings, and picture-perfect moment … for many, it brings up grief for loved ones who are no longer with us, the stress of strained family dynamics, spotlight the loneliness that follows life transitions like divorce, or the pressure of living up to Hallmark-style perfection.

This episode of The Grounded Leader explores how to navigate the emotional weight of the holidays without succumbing to the Hallmark pressures of “perfect cheer.” Instead, we’ll talk about the healing role of self-compassion, both/and thinking, and the grace of letting go—reminding us that one difficult holiday does not define a lifetime. Our guest today is Angie Miller.

🔑Key Takeaways for Listeners

• The holidays can hold both light and shadow, and that’s normal.
• Self-compassion is not indulgence—it’s resilience.
• Both/And thinking allows us to honor grief and joy in the same breath.
• Letting go of “perfect holidays” creates space for authentic presence.
• A tough season doesn’t mean a tough lifetime.

📣If the holidays feel heavy this year, know that you’re not alone — and you don’t have to push through in perfection mode.

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Angie's Bio

Angie is a Global Wellness Speaker who champions the intersection between physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. A Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, Author, and Renowned Fitness Expert, Angie empowers individuals and organizations worldwide with evidence-based strategies for mental and physical wellbeing. With years of experience helping individuals navigate loss, transition, and high-pressure seasons, Angie brings deep wisdom on how we can meet ourselves with self-compassion, both/and thinking, and the grace of letting go.

If you are looking for advice from a trained yogi and Ayurvedic Doctor, contact Sweta here.

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Disclaimer: The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional. If you are nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition, please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of any of these herbs.