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Suneel Gupta

Expert on Connecting Well-Being & Performance | Bestselling Author | Healthcare Entrepreneur

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Suneel Gupta is a bestselling author, Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, and the founding CEO of RISE, a breakthrough wellness company. He helped thousands of people build better habits for work and life by connecting them with certified health experts. Under his leadership, RISE was named “App of the Year,” partnered with Michelle Obama, and was later acquired by One Medical (now part of Amazon).

Today, Suneel helps teams and leaders avoid burnout, build resilience, and boost performance. He asks, “How can an organization thrive on the outside if its people are exhausted on the inside?” His talks offer science-based tools to increase energy, focus, and sustainable success—without sacrificing well-being.

He is the author of two bestselling books. Backable, based on his journey from failed entrepreneur to leading two IPOs, explores how great ideas gain support. The New York Stock Exchange named him “The New Face of Innovation.” His latest book, Everyday Dharma, helps people find alignment between “who they are” and “what they do”—leading to greater joy and productivity.

As a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, Suneel Gupta researches the link between inner well-being and outer leadership. He also serves as an emissary for Gross National Happiness between the United States and Bhutan.

Suneel hosted Business Class, a 2023 Webby Award-winning series on Amazon Prime, where he interviewed business icons like Martha Stewart, Tom Colicchio, and the founders of Ben & Jerry’s.

He has also backed major ventures including Airbnb, SpaceX, Impossible Foods, 23andMe, and CALM—now one of the world’s top mental wellness platforms.

When asked about his mission, Suneel Gupta says it best: “Find good people—and inspire them to do what inspires them.”

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Momentum: The Energy to Keep Going

We can’t create more time – but we can elevate our energy. Understanding that is the first step to increasing our capacity – personally and professionally – to build momentum and keep up with daily demands without succumbing to exhaustion. “People who fall short of their goals rarely run out of time or talent – they run out of energy,” says Suneel Gupta. As founding CEO of RISE (now part of Amazon), Suneel helped thousands overcome challenges with physical and mental health. Now, he’s committed to bringing a sustainable solution to the energy crisis at work. Grounded in his exclusive teachings at Harvard Medical School as well as over a decade of studying the work habits of extraordinary leaders, Suneel delivers insights about the “why” and “how-to’s” of strategic energy management – showing people practical ways to unleash momentum crucial to performance, innovation, collaboration, and overall well-being. Sample takeaways tailored for each audience: • Why managing energy is as important as managing time. • 4 ways to build an “emotional runway” and avoid burnout using science-based practices. • Master everyday habits to boost momentum, engagement, and morale. • Reframe failure as a pathway to success. • Remain resilient and balanced in the face of constant change.

Head, Heart, and Hands: A New Way to Look at Leadership

Leadership has changed. To get things done and drive bottom-line results, leaders must embrace a striking truth: they don’t just impact people’s work, but their overall health and well-being. Leaders who understand how physical, mental, and emotional health drives business performance will build trust, become magnets for exceptional talent, and elevate overall productivity. Suneel Gupta’s ‘Head, Heart and Hands’ framework empowers leaders with new strategies to create a work environment where well-being drives outstanding outcomes. Drawing on over a decade of experience as a healthcare CEO, bestselling author, and host of an award-winning television show on leadership, Suneel empowers audiences through interactive experiences and demonstrates how a focus on purpose (head), well-being (heart), and action (hands) transforms organizational performance. You’ll learn to: • Motivate your people to be “all in” without burning out, by teaching them how to manage not just their time, but their energy. • Learn the art of aligning “who you are” with “what you do” so you can inspire your team and carve result-oriented paths for their daily work. • Cultivate a meaningful sense of belonging in your team, whether in-person or remote. • Discover the key drivers of emotional resilience and how to deal with daily setbacks. • Renew a sense of commitment and momentum in your team’s day-to-day life.

Purpose in Action: Bringing Who You Are to Everything You Do

More than ever before, people are struggling to find meaning in their work. In this talk, Suneel Gupta helps people reset, reignite, and re-engage through a timeless practice called Dharma. Simply put, Dharma brings “who you are” and “what you do” into alignment. When we’re not aligned, we become exhausted, depleted, and burned out. When we are aligned, we feel creative, energized, and lit up. We’re able to produce our best work and lead ourselves and others effectively, experiencing true joy along the way. Suneel first learned the practice of Dharma from his grandfather on a porch in New Delhi. Years later, when he was lost and exhausted — struggling to find a sense of meaning in his own work — he returned to the playbook his ancestors left behind and related it to today’s fast-paced, changing world of work. Suneel shares deeply personal stories of how he found a path back to purpose and joy – and how others have done the same. By the end, you’ll be inspired with actionable tools to re-engage in your work and life with a renewed sense of vigor and meaning. You’ll learn how to: • Rediscover your “essence” and express that through your work • Be “all in” without being “always on” • Find comfort in the most uncomfortable of situations • Deal with failure and use it as a pathway to success • Find yourself by losing yourself through leading and lifting up others • Blur the lines between work and play to reach your highest potential • Forge ahead and take decisive action, even in the face of uncertainty

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