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Why Your Wellbeing Strategy Is Failing (And What To Do About It) w/ Katie Maycock of GYST Wellbeing

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Nitin speaks with Katie Maycock, founder of Get Your Sh*t Together, about why many modern wellbeing strategies are failing organisations. Katie, an ex-nutritionist and workplace wellbeing expert, challenges common assumptions about unlimited holidays, four-day workweeks, and unlimited mental health days, arguing they may not deliver the benefits companies expect.

The conversation explores how wellbeing initiatives must align with actual business goals rather than exist in isolation. Katie discusses red flags in leadership and culture during periods of scaling or redundancy, and explains the distinction between supporting mental health and providing therapy. She introduces her new Stress Performance Index launching in August 2025, offering practical frameworks for leaders navigating workplace stress and high-performance demands.

Key takeaways

  • Most post-2020 wellbeing initiatives are outdated and lack strategic alignment with business goals
  • Unlimited holidays and flexible policies aren't automatically solutions without proper cultural foundations
  • Leaders should support mental health without positioning themselves as therapists
  • Wellbeing strategies must address specific organisational challenges during scaling or redundancy phases
  • Aligning business growth with team dynamics requires understanding the difference between mental health support and mental illness treatment

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