Archana Amlapure: The Architect of ‘Ojas’ on Reclaiming Life’s Essential Energy

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Fortoolong,thedefinitionofsuccessinthebusinessworldwasmeasuredsolelybyspeed,scale,andstamina.We celebratedtheleaderswhoneversleptandtheculturesthatdemandedeverything.Butaswemovedeeperintothis decade,thenarrativehasshifted.Wehaverealizedthataburningcandlecannotlightthewayifitmeltsitself down.Thetruevisionariesof2026arenotthosewhoarerunningthefastest,butthosewhohavelearnedhowto breathe,creatingsustainableecosystemswherehealthistheultimateasset.Inthisspecialedition,Wellness Visionaries:TopFemaleVisionaries,2026,wecelebratethearchitectsofthisnewparadigm—womenwhoare provingthatthemostpowerfulbusinessstrategyisawell-cared-forhumanbeing.

OurcoverstoryfeaturesArchanaAmlapure,theFounderofOjasYoga&Wellness.Herjourneyisaprofound testamenttothepowerofthepivot.Onceahigh-flyingtechexecutiveatcompanieslikeSAPandExxonMobil, Archanafoundherselfcaughtinthecrushing“crosscurrent”ofcorporatedemandsandmotherhood,leadingtoa physicalrebellionintheformofapanicattack.Insteadoflettingthisbreakher,sheuseditasablueprintfor reconstruction.Leveragingherengineeringmindtounderstandthescienceofthenervoussystem,shefounded Ojas—meaning“Vitality”—tobringsanctuarytothestressed.FromhernewflagshipstudioinSingapore’sCentral BusinessDistricttoherdata-drivencorporatewellnessprograms,Archanaisnormalizingthe“work-in”alongside theworkout,teachingprofessionalsthatstillnessisnottheenemyofproductivity,butitsfuel.

SharingthepageswithArchanaisaselectgroupofleaderswhoarerevolutionizingtheirrespectivefieldswitha holistictouch.WeareproudtofeaturethespecializedcareleadershipofRozitaTalib-Shaw,CEOofDentalpro DentalSpecialistCentre;andtheinnovativenaturalhealthsolutionsofTanyaGoodwin,CEOofBotanical ChemistPalmCove.

Thesewomenremindusthatwellnessisnotaluxurytobeenjoyedaftersuccessisachieved;itisthevery foundationuponwhichlastingsuccessisbuilt.Theyarehealingtheworld,onebusinessatatime.

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Archana AMLAPURE

The Architect of ‘Ojas’ on Reclaiming

Life’s Essential Energy

Ithappenedinamomentofprofound schism,thekindoftearingapartof selfthatmoderncorporatelifehas perfected.Ononehand,ahigh-priority customerescalationdemandedherfull attention:afirethatneededtobe extinguishedwiththecool,collected precisionshehadhonedoveradecadein thetechnologysector.Ontheotherhand, theprimalpullofmotherhood:Asonwho neededher,whichresonateddeeperthan anyprofessionalobligation.

ArchanaAmlapure,awomanarmedwith anengineeringdegreeandanExecutive MBAfromtheprestigiousIIMCalcutta, andaseasonedprofessionalwithovera decadeofexperienceatSAPLabsand ExxonMobil,wascaughtinthe crosscurrent.Andthen,herbodyrebelled.

Thosewerethemomentsthecarefully constructededificeofexternalsuccess crumbled,revealingtheshakyfoundation beneath.Thatpanicattackwasnottheend ofacareer.It,infact,wasthemoment ArchanaAmlapurebeganthejourneyfrom runninghollowtobuildingatranquil sanctuary,frommanagingtechnicalquality tomasteringthequalityoflifeitself.Itwas thestartofOjasYoga&Wellness

AFoundationForgedinPressure

Onpaper,Archana’scareerwasthe epitomeofsuccess.Afterherrigorous academicjourney,sheenteredthe demandingworldoftechnology,takingon diverserolesatSAPLabsandlater movingtoExxonMobilasaSenior BasisAdministrator.

“What looked like success externally felt draining internally,” Archanarecalls. “I often found myself stressed, anxious, and restless, with very little time or energy for myself or my family.” Theimbalance betweenherprofessionalresponsibilities andherpersonallifebecameaheavy, invisibleweightshecarriedeveryday.She was,inherownwords, “running on empty.”

Mystically,aroundthistime,shewasintroducedtoher firstshotatyoga.Herfirstclassitselfwas,shesays, “was a life-changing moment.” Forthefirsttimein years,shefeltgrounded,relaxed,anddeeplyconnected toherself.

Thepracticewasnotanescape,butareturn.Slowly, withregularattendance,shebegantonotice “subtle yet powerful changes” takingrootinherlife.Shewas sleepingbetter,managingstressmoreeffectively,and foundherselfrespondingtolife’schallengeswith greatercalmnessinsteadofreactingimpulsively Yoga gaveherthespacetobreatheandreconnectwithwho shetrulywasbeneaththelayersofrolesand expectations.

Intriguedbytheprofoundsciencebehindherown healing,ArchanaenrolledinaYogaTeacherTraining coursepurelytounderstandthephilosophyand mechanicsbehindit.Duringthattraining,another realizationdawnedonher “If yoga could help me transform my life so significantly,”shethought, “imagine how many others struggling with stress, anxiety, and burnout could benefit from it too.” That seedofthoughtgrewintoacalling,amissiontoshare thetoolsthathadquiteliterallygivenheranewlife.

In2017,shemadeaboldandgrittychoicetowalkaway fromthefinanciallysecurepathofhercorporatecareer andsetupOjasYoga&WellnessinSingaporetomake ameaningfuldifferencetomanylivesburiedunder duress.Shechosepurposeovercomfortandconformity.

TheInceptionofaSanctuary

ThenameOjasYogaandWellnesswasadeclarationof intent.Inyogicphilosophy,OjasrepresentsVitality, theessentialenergythatsustainslife,health,andclarity Hervisionwastocreateaplacethatwouldreplenish thisvitalenergy,asanctuarywherepeoplecouldpause, rejuvenate,andfindthemselvesagainamidstthenoise ofmodernlife.

“I do not want Ojas to be ‘just another yoga studio’ where people come for exercise and leave,” Archana explains. “I want it to be a holistic haven—a sanctuary of harmony, balance, and awareness.” Hervisionis guidedbythestrongconvictionthathealthisnotmerely apersonalchoicebuttheveryfoundationuponwhich webuildeverythingelseinlife.

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Thefocuswasdeliberatelysetonaddressing modernlifestyledisorders:stress,anxiety,poor sleep,painmanagement,andfatigue.Issuesshe knewmostprofessionalsandhomemakersaround herweregrapplingwith.Thephilosophywasone ofdeepinclusivity,designedtodismantlethe commonbarriersoffeeling “not flexible enough” or “too busy.” AtOjas,themessageisclear: “You don’t have to change to begin yoga; yoga is the tool that helps you create change.”

Overtime,whatstartedasaboutiquestudiohas grownintoacommunityandamovement,serving individualsfromallwalksoflife:mothers navigatingburnout,professionalsbattlinglong hours,andcorporatesinvestedintheirteam’s well-being.

ThePathwayforIndividuals

ThefoundationofOjasrestsonprovidingdeeply personalandtransformativeexperiencesfor individuals,guidingthemfromstatesofstressand paintowardbalanceandvitality.

● GroupClasses:AttheheartofOjasarethe groupyogaclasses,whichserveasastructured andsupportivespaceforevery-BODY These sessionsaredesignedforsteadyprogression, welcomingeveryonefromabsolutebeginners seekingtobuildafoundationtoseasoned practitionerslookingformoredynamicflows.

● PrivateYogaClasses:Ojasoffersprivate sessionscuratedforthoseseekingpersonalized support.Whetherit’sanindividualrecovering fromaspecificinjury,someonemanaginga chronichealthcondition,orapersonpursuing highlyspecificwellnessgoals.Eachprogramis thoughtfullydesignedincollaborationwiththe clienttomaximizebenefitsandallowprogress atacomfortable,personalpace.

● Breathwork&Meditation:Withadeep understandingofhowstressimpactsthe nervoussystem,atOjasYoga,guidedsessions arededicatedtoteachingpractical,accessible techniquesthatcalmthenervoussystem, sharpenmentalfocus,andrejuvenatethestate ofinnerstillness.

● YogaTherapy:Ojasoffersspecializedpractice targetingconditionslikechronicstress,persistent backpain,anxiety,andinsomnia.Usinga sophisticatedblendoftherapeuticasanasequences, targetedbreathwork(pranayama),andguided relaxationtechniques,thetherapyhelpsindividuals findtangiblerelief,restorephysiologicaland emotionalbalance,andrebuildconfidenceintheir ownhealthandwell-being.

● YogaRetreats:Forthoselookingtodeepentheir practice,Ojascuratesbothlocalandinternational yogaretreats.Theseareimmersiveexperiences whereparticipantscanunplugfromtheir demandingroutinesandimmersethemselvesin nature.Theretreatsaredesignedaspowerful, transformativejourneys,allowingfordeeper connectiontotheselfandleavingparticipants feelingprofoundlyrejuvenatedandinspired.

TheArchitectureofCorporateWellness

Archana’sdecadeinthecorporateworldgavehera uniqueadvantage:shespeaksthelanguageof business.ThisinsighthelpeddesignOjas’suniquely strategicandcustomizedapproachtocorporate wellness,anapproachthathasbeenrecognizedand celebrated,earningOjasaplaceamongtheTop10 CorporateWellnessCompaniesinSingapore in2023

● CorporateWellnessTalks& Workshops:Archanabringsauniqueauthenticity andunderstandingtoherwellnesstalksand workshops.Thesessionsaddressthemostpressing issuesprofessionalsface,includingstress management,posturecorrectionfromlonghours atadesk,buildingemotionalresilience, mindfulness,andmaintainingpresenceatwork.

● CorporateYogaPrograms:Toseamlessly integratewellnessintotheworkday,Ojasoffers practicalyogaprogramsthatcanbeheldon-site. Theseincludetraditionalmatyogaandhighly accessiblechairyogasessionsthatrequireno changeofclothesorspecialequipment.Theseshort buteffectivepracticesaredesignedtohelpteams releasephysicaltension,boostenergylevels,and returntotheirtasksfeelingmorefocused andrefreshed.

“We don’t simply conduct sessions—we walk alongside organizations from the very first enquiry to ensure that what we deliver is relevant, customized, and seamless,” shesays.Theprocessismeticulous.Itbeginswith pre-sessionquestionnairestounderstandacompany’s specificculture,objectives,andemployeeneeds.Based onthisdata,abespokeprogramiscurated—whetherit’s traditionalyogaonthemat,accessiblechairyogaforthe office,breathworkforfocus,mindfulnessforresilience, orsoundhealingfordeeprelaxation.Thetopics addressedinworkshopsarepracticalandimmediately applicable,coveringeverythingfromstressmanagement andposturecorrectiontoemotionalresilienceand presenceatwork.

TheteamatOjasprovidesend-to-endlogisticalsupport, handlingeverythingfromequipmenttoclasssetup, ensuringahassle-freeexperienceforHRandwellness teams.Aftereachsession,feedbackisgathered,and follow-upsupportisprovided,cementingalong-term partnershipratherthanaone-offtransaction.Whatsets Ojasapart,shebelieves,arethecorevaluesofholistic well-being,deepempathy,andacommitmenttocreating sustainablechangethatparticipantscancarryintotheir dailylives.

TheRippleEffectofTransformation

ThetruemeasureofOjas’simpactliesinthestoriesof transformation.Archanahaspersonallyempoweredover a1,000+individualsthroughherworkasatransformative wellnessspeaker,deliveringimpactfultalksonstress management,emotionalresilience,andburnout preventionformanyorganizationslargeandsmallalike Herbook,“Health,Happiness,andHarmony,”further encapsulatesherphilosophy,presentingyogainasimple yetaccessiblelanguageandasascience-basedtoolto leadbalancedlives.Sheemphasizesthatthepracticeis both“proactiveandcurative.”

However,forArchana,thegreatestsuccessisnotjust recoveryfrompain,butthemomentaclienttakesfull ownershipoftheirhealth. “The true achievement is when clients take charge of their health, make yoga part of their daily routine, and even inspire those around them to begin their own wellness journey,” sheexplains.This createsachainreaction,arippleeffectwherethebenefits ofoneperson’shealingextendoutwardtotheirfamily, theirworkplace,andtheircommunity.Itisthisorganic, grassroots-levelchangethatfuelshermission.

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BuildingtheFutureofCalm

Asaleader,Archanaembodiesthevery principlessheteaches.Shenavigates theimmensepressuresof entrepreneurshipbygroundingherself inadailypracticeofmeditationand mindfulness.Shedoesn’tthinkthere canbeaperfect “work-life balance,” butratherbelievesincreatinga “work-lifesynergy.”

Archanaischannelingthis clear-sightedvisionintothenextphase ofOjas’sgrowth.Themostexciting milestonewasthelaunchofanew, 2,300-square-footflagshipstudiointhe heartofSingapore’sCentralBusiness District,atOUEDowntownGallery inNovember Thisisastrategicmove designedtobringwellnessdirectlyto theepicentreofcorporatestress.

“Our vision is to normalize the idea of a ‘work-in,’not just a workout,” Archanasays, “helping people slow down, recharge, and embrace the philosophy that doing less can actually be more.”

Akeyinnovationinthisnewspaceis theintroductionofMeditationPods andRelaxlounge,allowingbusy professionalstostepawayfromtheir screensforafewminutesofstillness andrejuvenation.It’sabrilliant, practicalsolutionintegratedseamlessly intothecorporateworkday

Thenextstepistolaunchteacher trainingprogramstocultivatethenext generationofwellnessleadersand forgestrategicalliancestocreate innovativenewexperiences.Herplans forcorporatewellnessareequally ambitious,aimingtoturnhigh-stress industrieslikebanking,healthcare,and shippingintoaworkplacethat encapsulateswellnessassessmentsand employeeretreats.

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TheSynergyofaLifeReclaimed

Fromamomentofbreathlesspanicina high-pressuremeetingroomtothefounderofa thriving,multi-locationwellnessecosystem, ArchanaAmlapure’sjourneyisapowerful testamenttothetransformativepotentialof hittingahighfromrockbottom.

Sheleadsthemissiontocreateahealthy ecosystemwithanempathybornfrom experience, buildingspaceswherepeoplefeel safeandempoweredtotakechargeoftheirown health. Herguidingprincipleistoleadwith compassionandauthenticity,andinspiregrowth inthosearoundher.Shestillactivelyteaches classesandconductsworkshops,staying connectedtotheveryheartofthepracticethat savedher.Beyondherwork,shefindsjoyand groundingindancing,trekking,reading,and spendingqualitytimewithherfamily

Herfinalmessageisasimpleyetprofound guideforthemodernage:“Truewellness beginswithMind-Bodyconnection”. Sheemphasizesthatslowingdownisnota weakness,butstrength.Itisinthatstillnessthat wefindclarity,inbalancethatwefind resilience,andinharmonythatwefindjoy.Her mantraencapsulatesitall:healthisthe foundation,happinessisthejourney,and harmonyisthedestination.Byaligningwith thistruth,shehasnotonlyreclaimedherown lifebutisnowguidingthousandsofotherstodo thesame, provingthatsometimes,themost powerfulinnovationsarebornnotina boardroombutinthequietspaceofasingle, consciousbreath.

KeyPoints:

● RozitaTalib-Shaw,CEOofDentalproDental SpecialistCentreinKualaLumpur,Malaysia,believes thatthegrowthofprivatedentalcareiscrucialtothe healthcaresector'sevolution.

● Hercareerspannedtheinternationalaircargo industry,hospitality,andpropertymanagementbefore transitioningtothedentalcareindustryin2001.

● RozitaidentifiedthedormantstateofMalaysia's privatedentalsectordespitethepresenceofhighly qualifiedpractitioners.Shesawanopportunityto elevatetheindustry,leveragingMalaysia'sskilled dentalprofessionalsandthegrowinginterestinhealth travel.

RozitaTalib-Shaw,theCEOofDentalpro

DentalSpecialistCentreinKualaLumpur, Malaysia,isdrivenbyonecorebelief:The growthofprivatedentalcareispivotaltotheevolutionof thehealthcaresector.

Rozita’sjourneybeganwithherearlyeducationin Malaysia,whichledhertoobtainagovernmentscholarship topursueaBachelor’sDegreeinBusinessAdministration intheUnitedStatesin1988.Afterspendingtwoyearsin Australia,sheembarkedonacareerintheinternationalair cargoindustryinMalaysia.Hercareerpaththen transitionedintohospitalityandpropertymanagement, wherehercompany’sbusinessintereststookherthrough severalAsia-PacificcountriesandAfrica.

However,herinterestinthedentalcareindustrywas sparkedaround2001bypersonalexperiencesand observations.Atthetime,theprivatesectorofdentistryin Malaysiawassomewhatdormantandunrecognizedforits positioninthehealthcaresectordespitethepresenceof highlyqualifiedandskilleddentalpractitioners.Private dentalclinicswererelativelyfew,operatingasindependent practicesmainlyindevelopedareas,generallywithbasic setups.

Thissituationwasduetoseveralfactors,includinga shortageofprivatepractitioners,strictrulesregulating privatepractices,alowindustryimage,alackofpublic knowledgeandawarenessofdentistry,andanabsenceof involvementbynon-practitioners/businessinvestorsinthe dentalindustry

RecognizingthatMalaysia’sdentalprofessionalsare ashighlyqualifiedasthoseinWesterncountriesand withagrowinginterestinHealthTravelaroundthe region,Rozitasawthesechallengesasanopportunity.

Now,astheCEOofDentalproDentalSpecialist Centre,Rozitaisattheforefrontoftransformingthe privatedentalcareindustryinMalaysia.

BusinessAPACrecentlyspokewithRozita,who acknowledgesthatwithAsia-Pacificsettobecomethe fastest-growingregioninhealthcarespendingby 2030,competitionforthehealthtravelmarketfrom countriessuchasVietnam,Philippines,Turkey,or Indiaisinevitable.Shesaid,“Thekeychallengeisto maintaincompetitivecostswhilstcontinuously elevatingthestandardsofourservice.”

BusinessAPAC:Couldyoupleasesharetheorigin storyandevolutionof'DentalproDentalSpecialist Centre,’highlightingkeymilestonesandvalues thatsetitapart?

Rozita:WhenIlookedatthelocaldentalindustry,I sawanopportunitytoraisethebar.Thailandwas alreadyahubforhealthcaretravelandwithour government'shighstandardsforpracticingdentists, meetinginternationalqualitystandardswasn’tan issue.Wewantedtocreateadentalcenterthat Malaysiacouldbeproudof–onethatwouldputuson theworldstage.

Oursimpleslogan,“APerfectSmileforEveryone…,” guidedusaswesetupDentalproinJuly2003.From dayone,weofferedcomprehensivedentalservicesto bothlocalandinternationalpatients.Byfocusingona homely,comfortableclinicenvironment,pre-visit onlineconsultations,andend-to-endpatientservices, wequicklyattractedinternationalpatients.This caughttheattentionofTourismMalaysia,whichwas exploringnewtourismproductsforMalaysia.

We’reproudtohavecollaboratedwithTourism Malaysiainidentifying,defining,andbrandingHealth TravelasMalaysia’slatesttourismproduct.We sharedourexperienceswithinternationalpatients treatedatDentalproduringindustrycampaignsand promotions.

OureffortsculminatedinthelaunchoftheMalaysia HealthTravelCouncilin2009,whereDentalprowasa foundingmember.

You’renottryingtolookcute.You’retryingtolook credible.

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Abrandedemail(likeyourname@yourbusiness.com) takes15minutestosetupviaGoogleWorkspaceor Microsoft365.Thebenefitsareimmediate:

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Youalsogain:

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Moreimportantly,youeliminateconfusion.Nobody’s wondering,“Isthislegit?”

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Fixthatwithasimpleonboardingsystem.Noexpensive softwareneeded.

· UseGoogleFormsorTypeformtocollectclient details.

· SetupCalendlytobookmeetings.

· Automateconfirmationemailswithclearnextsteps.

· PlugitintoNotionorTrellototrackprogress.

That’sit.

Thissystemdoesn’tjustsaveyourtime—it builds trust Newclientsfeellikethey’reenteringsomething structured.Theystopsecond-guessing.Youstop over-explaining.

Youlookexperienced.Theyfeelsecure.

Bonus:youcreatebreathingroomtoactuallydothe workyouwerehiredfor

5.MakeYourWebsiteDeadSimple—andFunctional

Ifyourhomepagesays“ComingSoon,”you’relosing leads.

Youdon’tneedafancysitewithparallaxscrollsand animations.Butyou do needthebasics:

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Whensomeonevisits,theyshouldsay:“Oh,thisisfor me—andthispersonisreadytotalkbusiness.”

FinalWord:MakeTheseFiveMovesandYou’ll NeverLookSmallAgain

Professionalismisn’taboutscale.It’sabout structure.

Youcanbeasolofounderandstilloutshinebusinesses withfive-personteamsbecauseyou thought through the details

Thepointofthesefivemovesisn’taesthetics.It’s optics that support operations.Theyletyou:

· Raiseyourperceivedvalue.

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Noneofthesestepstakemorethanafewhours.But eachonebuildsthebonesofabusinesspeopletrust.

Don’twaituntilyou“hireyourfirstemployee.”These arethemovesthat get you there.

You’renotjustbuildingabusiness.You’rebuildingthe infrastructure of confidence.

Onesmallwinatatime.

KeyPoints

● APAC’spharmaandbiotech industryisgrowingrapidly,says TanyaGoodwin,CEOof BotanicalChemistPalmCove, citingpopulation,income,and agingfactors.

● Hercompany,foundedin2011, offersexclusivecompounding servicesforpersonalized medicationsinbothhumanand veterinarymedicine.

● Goodwindiscussespharmaand biotechtrendssuchasprecision medicine,geneediting,AI,cell andgenetherapies,andgut microbiome.ShepredictsAIdrivendrugdiscovery, personalizedmedicine,and technologyconvergenceasthe futureofhealthcare.

Personalizedmedicineisrevolutionizing healthcare,andtheAPACregionleadsthe way.However,italsofacesunique challengesthatrequireinnovativesolutions. BotanicalChemistPalmCove,acompounding pharmacy,offerstailor-madeandeco-friendly therapiesforhumanandanimalpatients.Itblends nature’swisdomwithconventionalmedicine, providingwholehealthsolutions.

TanyaGoodwin,aformeraspiringfighterpilot turnedpharmacist,istheCEOofBotanical ChemistPalmCove.Shejoinedthecompanyin 2011andhasmadeitaleaderinpersonalized medicine.

Tanyahasmorethan15yearsofexperienceinthe pharmaceuticalindustryandisdedicatedto improvinghercustomers’lives.Shewantedtobea fighterpilotbutchangedhercareerpathbecauseof amedicaldisqualification.Shethenpursuedher interestinchemistryandbecameapharmacist, specializingincompounding,biotechnology,and GoodManufacturingPractice.

InarecentinterviewwithBusinessAPAC,Tanyadiscussed thetrendsintheAPACpharmaceuticalandbiotech industry,thebenefitsandchallengesofcompounding,and thefutureofpersonalizedmedicine.

BusinessAPAC:TheAPACregioniswitnessingasurge inthepharmaceuticalandbiotechindustry,drivenby variousfactors.Whatarethemaindriversofthis growth,andwhatarethemajorhurdlesandprospects thatyouencounter?

Tanya:Thepharmaceuticalandbiotechindustryinthe APACregionisgrowingrapidlybecauseofseveralfactors. Oneistheincreasingdemandfornewmedicalsolutions resultingfromrisingpopulation,incomelevels,andaging demographics.

Anotheristheenhancedinvestmentinresearchand development,whichhasenabledbreakthroughsindrug discovery,biotechnology,andprecisionmedicine. Regulatoryreformsacrosstheregionhavealsoeased marketaccessandencouragedinnovation.Moreover, growingawarenessofchronicdiseaseshasstimulated demandforpersonalizedtherapies.

However,wefaceseveralchallengesaswell.Oneisthe complexityandcostofnavigatingdiverseregulatory landscapes.Anotheristheshortageofskilledprofessionals, whichhampersR&D,clinicaltrials,andregulatory compliance.Athirdchallengeisthefragmentationof markets,whichnecessitatestailoredstrategiesandpricing models.Afourthchallengeistheneedforeffective intellectualpropertyprotection,whichisvitalforsustained innovation.Wecanunleashthefullpotentialoftheindustry byaddressingthesechallenges,leadingtoimproved healthcareoutcomesfortheregionandbeyond.

BusinessAPAC:BotanicalChemistPalmCoveisa pharmacywithaheart,offeringexclusivecompounding servicesforpersonalizedmedications.Whatarethe uniquefeaturesofyourproductsandservices?

Tanya:BotanicalChemistPalmCovewasfoundedin2011 withavisiontoprovidepersonalizedandsustainable healthcaresolutionsforbothhumansandanimals.Weare morethanjustapharmacy;weareacompoundingservice thatcustomizesmedicationsaccordingtothespecificneeds ofeachpatient.

Wealsoofferweeklymedicinepacks,patientcounseling, homemedicationreviews,Nutripathpathologytesting,

immunizations,andhealthscreeningssuchasblood pressuremonitoringanddiabetesscreening.

Moreover,weprovideeco-friendlytherapiessuchas naturalremediesandherbalsupplementstopromote holisticwell-being.Weblendnature’swisdomwith conventionalmedicinetohelpourpatientsachieve optimalhealthoutcomes.

Ourcommitmenttopersonalizedcareandinnovation setsusapartfromourcompetitors.Wefocuson customersatisfaction,continuoustraining,andsecure technologyintegrationforconvenience.Weempower ourpatientsthrougheducationinitiativesandoffer onlineprescriptionrefillsviatheMedsAdvisorapp, withhomedeliveryforseamlessaccesstohealthcare resources.

BotanicalChemistPalmCove’sholisticapproach surpassesconventionalservices,reflectingour dedicationtocomprehensivecaretailoredto individualneeds.Wetrulybelievehealthisthe greatestwealth,andwestrivetoenhancethewellbeingofourcommunitythroughintegratedhealthcare solutions.

Furthermore,wearebuildingahighlysuccessful pharmaceuticalcompanythatleveragescutting-edge technology,includingartificialintelligence,todeliver healthcaresolutionsforhumansandanimalsandto improvethelivesofpeoplelivinginunderserved communitiesacrossAustralia.

BusinessAPAC:Youhaveanimpressiveand unconventionalcareerpath,fromaspiringto beafighterpilottobecomingasuccessful pharmacistandbiotechentrepreneur.Howdid younavigatethistransition,andwhat motivatedyoutopursueyourpassionfor chemistry?

Tanya:Asachild,Idreamedofbecominga fighterpilotintheAustralianAirForce.Itrained rigorously,excelledacademically,andpassedthe entranceexamswithflyingcolors.

However,thefinalmedicalevaluationdashedmy dreams:myfeetweredisqualifying.Itseemed likeaflimsyexcuse,asIwasacompetitivestate andnational-levelathleteatthetime,excellingin basketballandsnowboarding,amongothersports.

Iredirectedmyfocusandpursuedmypassionfor chemistrybystudyingpharmacyattheUniversity ofSydney.AlthoughIwasnotthemostdiligent studentduringmyundergraduatedegree, preferringhands-onexperiencesoverclassroom lectures,IfoundmytruecallingwhenIreturned toCairnsandestablishedmyownpharmacy There,myinnatecuriosityandthirstfor knowledgeflourished.Witnessingthestrugglesof customerswithchronichealthconditions firsthandinspiredmetoexplorecompounding, biotechnology,andGoodManufacturing Practices.

ThatishowIfoundfulfillmentandpurposeinthe pharmaceuticalindustry.Ithasledtoagratifyingand impactfulcareer,positivelyinfluencingthelivesofothers. Everyday,I’minspiredbythepatientsIserve.

BusinessAPAC:Youarethedrivingforcebehindthe company’ssuccessandgrowth.Howdoyoubalanceyour multiplerolesandresponsibilitiesastheleaderofthe organization?

Tanya:Myprimaryrolesandresponsibilitiesastheleaderof thecompanyincludesettingthestrategicdirectionandvision fortheorganization,guidingdecision-makingprocesses,and ensuringalignmentwithourmissionandvalues.

Ialsooverseetheoveralloperations,includingfinancial management,resourceallocation,andriskmitigation.Iam accountablefortheperformanceandoutcomesofthe company,andIconstantlymonitorandevaluateourprogress andachievements.

However,Idonotworkalone.Ihaveatalentedanddedicated teamofprofessionalswhosharemypassionandvision.Iam responsibleforfosteringapositiveorganizationalculture, nurturingtalent,andpromotingcollaborationandinnovation amongteammembers.

Additionally,Irepresentthecompanytostakeholders,suchas governmentagencies,investors,customers,andthe community,andupholdethicalstandardsandcorporate governanceprinciplesinallourendeavors.

BusinessAPAC:Leadershipisnotasmoothjourney. Whataresomeofthechallengesthatyouencountered andovercameasaleader?

Tanya:Ifacedarangeofchallengesonmyjourneyasa leader,fromhealthsetbackstounforeseenobstacles,each servingasacatalystforpersonalgrowthandvaluable lessons.

Inavigatedthroughperiodsofuncertaintyandchange,such astheCOVID-19pandemic,economicdownturns,and shiftsinmarketdynamics.Toaddressthis,Ifostered resiliencewithinmyselfandtheteam,emphasizing adaptabilityandflexibilitytorespondeffectivelyto changingcircumstances.

Moreover,Iledthroughperiodsofrapidgrowth,which presentedchallengesinscalingoperations,maintaining organizationalculture,andmanagingincreasedcomplexity. Itackledthesechallengesbyprioritizingstrategicplanning andseekingexternalexpertisefromateamofexpert coachesandmentors,includingtheAdvisoryBoardCentre, tonavigateexpansioneffectively

BusinessAPAC:Tellusaboutyourteam.Howdoyou keepthemmotivatedandproductive?

Tanya:Iamfortunatetohaveateamofexperienced pharmacistsandpharmacyassistantswhosharemypassion forprovidingexceptionalholisticcareandservicetoour customers.

OneofthewaysIinspireandenablethemtoperformat theirbestisbycommunicatingclearlyandtransparently.I sharethecompanygoals,performanceexpectations,and updatesonregulatoryrequirementswiththem.Ialsokeep theminformedofourprogressandachievements.

Anotherwayisbyrecognizingandappreciatingtheirefforts andcontributions.Iacknowledgeindividualandcollective successesthroughverbalpraise,writtencommendations, andrewards.Icelebratethemilestonesand accomplishmentsofourteam,andIexpressmygratitude fortheirhardworkanddedication.

Furthermore,Iencourageprofessionaldevelopmentthrough ongoingsupportforcourses,certifications,andworkshops, fosteringacultureofcontinuouslearning.Iempowerteam memberswithdelegatedresponsibilitiesanddecisionmakingauthority,fosteringasenseofownershipand contributiontothepharmacy’ssuccess.

Ialsoholdregularfeedbacksessionstoallowteam memberstovoiceconcernsandsuggestionsfor improvement,andIprovideconstructivesupporttoaddress anyissues.

Thesestrategiesensureourteamstaysmotivated,engaged, andempoweredtodeliverhigh-qualitycareandserviceto ourcustomerswhilefosteringapositiveandrewarding workenvironment.

BusinessAPAC:Regulatoryframeworksplayacrucial roleinthepharmaandbiotechsector.Whatarethe mostcommonethicalchallengesthattheindustryfaces?

Tanya:Thepharmaceuticalandbiotechindustryfaces variousethicalchallenges.Oneisbalancingaffordability withresearchcoststoensurethatlife-savingdrugsremain accessibletothoseinneed.Anotherisensuring transparencyinclinicaltrialdatatoprotectparticipant rights.Athirdissafeguardingpatientprivacyanddata securityinthedigitalage.

Moreover,marketingpracticesmustprioritizepatientsafety andadherestrictlytoregulatoryguidelines.Disparitiesin accesstoessentialmedicinesposesignificantethical concerns,highlightingtheneedforinitiativestopromote globalhealthequity

Furthermore,strikingabalancebetweeninnovation incentivesandensuringaccesstopatentedmedicinesand technologiespresentsitsownsetofchallenges.

Theindustrymustaddresstheseethicaldilemmas throughcollaborativeeffortsamongindustry stakeholders,regulators,healthcareprofessionals,and patientadvocacygroups.Byimplementingtransparent andpatient-centeredpractices,theindustrycan prioritizepublichealthandsafetywhilestrivingto meettheneedsofpatientsworldwide.

BusinessAPAC:Whatarethecurrenttrendsin pharmaandbiotech?Whichtrendswilldominatein 2024andbeyond?

Tanya: Iamthrilledtobepartofthisindustry,asitis buzzingwithadvancementsandinnovations.Hereare someofthecurrenttrendsthatIfindfascinatingand promising:

1. PrecisionMedicine:Thistrendtailors treatmentstoindividualgenomes.Itinvolves targetedtherapiesandAI-powereddiagnostics forpersonalizedcare.

2. GeneEditing:CRISPRandothertoolsare rewritingthefuture.Theymayleadto treatmentsforincurablediseasesandeven designercropsinthelongrun.

3. AI&MachineLearning:Thesetechnologies accelerateresearchanddevelopment,from drugdiscoverytoclinicaltrialsand biomedicalengineeringadvancements.They alsopredictdiseaseoutbreaksandpersonalize patienttreatmentsandexperiences.

4. Cell&GeneTherapies:Regenerative medicinetransformslives.Itofferstreatments forcancer,blindness,andpotentiallyaging reversal.

5. MicrobiomeMagic:Thistrendexploresthe gutmicrobiome’sroleinhealth.Itopensdoors totreatingallergies,obesity,andevenmental healthconditions.

Asforthefutureofthisindustry,Iexpectthesetrends toplaydominatingrolesin2024andbeyond:

1. AI-powereddrugdiscovery:Thistrendmay enableAItodesigndrugsfasterandmore effectively,leadingtoquickercuresand treatments.

2. Personalizedmedicineatscale:Thistrend mayincreasetheaccessibilityofgene-based therapiesanddiagnosticsascostsdropand technologymatures.

3. Convergenceoftechnologies:Thistrend maycreaterevolutionarysolutionsand perhapsfuturecuresbycombiningAI,gene editing,andotherbiomedicalengineering advancements.

BusinessAPAC:Howdoyouachievea healthywork-lifebalance?Whatareyour hobbiesandinterestsoutsidework?

Tanya:Ihavebeenworkingonachievinga healthywork-lifebalancewiththehelpofa renownedexecutivecoachandher transformativeprogram,“TheKey8.”I prioritizemywell-beingbyrejuvenating myselfinnaturethroughbeachwalksand rainforestexploration.Ialsomeditateand makepotteryastherapeuticoutlets,andI exerciseregularlytostayactiveandenergized.

Ienjoyexploringdiversecuisinesand spendingqualitytimewithmylovedones. Moreover,Iindulgemypassionforreading, delvingintoscientificjournals,astronomy, philosophy,poetry,andpersonaldevelopment books.Theseactivitieshelpmereplenishmy energyreserves,reducestress,andcultivatea senseofbalanceinmylife.Thisholistic approachtoself-carehasimprovedmyoverall well-being.

BusinessAPAC:Whatadvicewouldyou givetoaspiringprofessionalswhowantto pursueacareerinthepharmaandbiotech industry?

Tanya:Myadviceistoprepareforan exhilaratingjourneyahead.Ifyouenjoy challenges,youwillhaveanadventure.You needtodevelopempathy,understandpatient needs,andbedrivenbyadeepdesiretomake arealdifferenceinpeople’slives.Youalso needtoseekoutworkexperienceopportunities andembracecontinuouslearningtoenrich yourjourneyfurther.

NoOneTalksAbout PowerPlay

Theloudestpersonintheroomrarelyrunsit.

Inhigh-stakesleadership,poweroftenbelongstotheonewhoknowswhento stepforward—andwhentostepback.

I’vewatchedthisplayoutinboardroomsonfivecontinents.Themost influentialleadersguardtheirenergylikeinvestorsguardcapital.Theydon’t burnitoneveryrequest,meeting,orfight.Theydeployitwherethereturn ishighest.

Thatisn’tretreat.It’sprecision.

WhyEnergyIsaStrategicAsset—NotaRenewableOne

You’vebeentoldto“showupeverywhere”and“alwayssayyesto opportunity.”That’sadvicedesignedtokeepyoubusy,noteffective.

Energyworkslikeworkingcapital:ifyouspenditindiscriminately,you’ll havenothingleftforthedecisionsandconversationsthatactuallymove theneedle.

I’veseentoomanyfounders,executives,andcreativesburnthemselvesout tryingtobeconstantlyavailable.Bythetimetheyhitthemomentthattruly matters—negotiatingacriticaldeal,steeringthroughacrisis—they’re runningonfumes.

TheleaderswhowinoverdecadesbuildwhatIcallanEnergyReserve Strategy:theyinvestinrecovery,declinelow-valuedemands,andpreserve theircapacityfortheworkonlytheycando.

TheCEOPatternYou'llNeverSeeinTheir LinkedInPosts

Whenyoustudyleadersatthetopoftheir game—OprahWinfrey,AvaDuVernay,Shonda Rhimes,NaomiOsaka—younoticeapattern:

Theysay“no”morethantheysay“yes.” Theydisappearonpurpose. Theychoosewhentospeak,ratherthanreactto everymoment.

Oprahhassaidherbreakthroughcamewhenshe stoppedsaying“yes”outofobligation.NaomiOsaka skippedpressconferencestoprotecthermental bandwidth.AvaDuVernaydirectsherfocustoward theworkthatwilloutlastthenoise.

Noneofthemconfuseconstantpresencewith meaningfulimpact.

HowtoBuildYourOwnEnergyReserveStrategy

Stopthinkingofenergymanagementasself-care.It’s operationaldiscipline.

Here’stheframeworkIusewithexecutiveswhowant sustainableinfluence:

1. AudittheDrains–Trackyourweek.Identify whatdrainsyouwithoutdelivering measurablevalue.

2. CutWithoutGuilt–Ifitdoesn’tmoveyour missionforward,it’sano.No justificationrequired.

3.ScheduleRecoveryLikeRevenue Work–Blocksolitude,deepwork, anddecompressionintoyourcalendar beforeanythingelse.

4.DecideYourDeploymentTriggers–Definethecriteriaforwhenyou’llstep in,speakup,ortakethelead.Ifit doesn’tmeetthatbar,youhold.

Thisisn’tabouthiding.It’sabout controllingthetermsofyourvisibility.

WhyThisWorksinDividedTimes

Intoday’spolarizedclimate—inside companies,markets,andpublic discourse—reactionspeedisoverrated. Leaderswhopausebeforeactingcansee beyondthenoise.

CongresswomanPramilaJayapalcalls herintroversionanadvantage:itallows hertohearmore,filterfaster,andfind leveragepointsinheatednegotiations.

Thesameappliesinbusiness.Ifyouburn energyreactingtoeveryprovocation, youloseclarity.Ifyouholdback,assess, andrespondonlywhenimpactis possible,yourinfluencecompounds.

The

DiplomaticDeploymentPrinciple

Thinkofyourinfluencelikeahigh-value currency.Ifyouspenditoneverysmall transaction,itlosesvalue.Spendit strategically,anditsweightgrows.

ThisiswhyAvaDuVernay’svoice carries.Shedoesn'tengageeverybattle. Shepickstheonesthatshifttheindustry

Youcandothesame.

· Saveyourinputformomentsthat definedirection.

· Letothersexhaustthemselvesinthe noise.

· Whenyouspeak,makesureitcounts. Thisisn’tpassivity—it’s tacticalpatience.

TheMisconceptionThatCostsLeaders TheirEdge

Toomanytalentedpeoplebelievethatinfluence requiresconstantoutput.Theyconfuseactivity withauthority

Inreality,measuredpresencebuildsmoretrust thanconstantchatter Thepeopleyoulead,sell to,ornegotiatewithlearnthatwhenyoustepin, itmatters.

Thatscarcitycreatesweight.Andweight movesdecisions.

ThePlaybookforQuietInfluence

IfyouwanttooperateliketheleadersI’m describing,here’sthesystem:

1. TreatEnergyasCapital–Yourtimeand presenceareassets.Protectthemlikeyour P&Ldependsonit—becauseitdoes.

2. OperateFromaReserve–Neverletyour energyaccounthitzero.Decisionsmadefrom depletionarealmostalwayscostly.

3. DefineYour“Yes”and“No”Rules–Withoutclearcriteria,you'llspendyourselfon workthatdoesn’tmovethemission.

4. BuildRechargeRituals–Whetherit’sa dailywalk,twohoursofphone-offtime,or quarterlysolostrategydays,makeit non-negotiable.

5. DeployWithIntention–Whenyouengage, bringfullclarity,preparation,andpresence. Thenstepbackbeforeyouredgedulls.

TheBottomLine

Leaderswhomasterenergycontroldon’tjustlast longer—theywinmoreoften.Whileothersburn themselvesouttryingtobeeverywhere,they conservepowerforthemomentsthatchange everything.

Yourjobisnottobeconstantlyvisible.Yourjob istobeunmistakablyeffectivewhenitmatters.

Ifyoudothiswell,youwon’tneedtofightfor attention.Yourabsencewillbenoticed—and yourpresencewillbefelt.

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