In this episode of 9 to 5 Wellness, I sit down with Bosee Akheduri — motivational speaker, corporate trainer, author, and CEO of Goal and Grind LLC — to talk about workplace burnout, disengagement, and the unsustainable cultures so many of us are working in. Bosee makes the case that joy isn't just a nice-to-have — it's a strategic tool that drives better leadership, performance, and retention.
We dig into how joy is deeply personal and rooted in self-understanding. Bosee walks me through two of her favorite tools: the "Joy Bubble," where you list out everything that brings you joy, and the Accomplishments Journal, where you track your skills and wins over time. She defines purpose as the sweet spot where joy overlaps with income-generating skills, and breaks down her Stay Joyful method — centering on joy, building community, leading by example to create team alignment, and leaning on joy even during the hardest seasons — all in service of creating synergy across your personal, professional, health, and financial life.
We also talk through her "triple win" framework (you, your team, your organization) and her three C's: cheer for others, celebrate your own successes, and keep building community.
00:00 Joy at Work Crisis
02:16 Two Joy Tools
05:30 Bosee Origin Story
09:29 Purpose and Culture
13:36 Joyful Leadership Signs
16:58 Stay Joyful Method
21:00 Joy in Hard Seasons
21:33 Hard Work Behind Joy
23:06 Building the Book Method
24:00 From Feel Good to Action
25:15 Triple Win Teamwork
28:36 Joyful Leadership at Home
32:28 Alignment and Boundaries
34:36 Three Cs Practical Takeaway
35:48 Book Design and Meaning
36:59 Where to Buy and Connect
38:25 Final Thanks and Wrap
You can learn more about our guest Bose Akadiri on the platforms below:
Website: https://www.goalandgrind.com
Book Website: The Stay Joyful Method: Using Joy as a Tool to Rise, Lead, and Redefine Success
Keynote Speaking & Corporate Workshop Topics: https://www.goalandgrind.com/services
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