Islamabad (GNP): The Public Diplomacy initiative, Raabta untder by the Serena Hotels, organized its latest panel discussion, titled “Leading Beyond Performance: Wellbeing as the New Leadership Imperative,” bringing together professionals and thought leaders to examine how wellbeing shapes compassionate and sustainable leadership.
Moderated by journalist and media personality Sidra Iqbal, the discussion focused on how organizations and leaders can build healthier workplaces while balancing performance, purpose, and people.
Panelists explored themes including emotional intelligence, resilience, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership as tools for navigating today’s complex professional environment.
Panelist Perspectives
Abida Malik, President of the Behbud Association, drew on her background in community development to highlight the importance of empathy and purpose-driven leadership in building resilient organizations.
Dr. Mowadat Hussain Rana, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, spoke about the critical connection between mental health, psychological resilience, and effective leadership within organizations.
Dr. Ammara Saad Hashmi, founder of Pakistan’s first wellness and longevity clinic, highlighted the growing importance of preventive wellbeing in today’s workplaces. She emphasized that organizations thrive when leaders adopt holistic, human-centered approaches that prioritize employee health, resilience, and long-term performance.
Miral Shareef, Country Head of Yango Pakistan, emphasized the importance of authentic leadership in building inclusive workplace cultures.
She highlighted employee wellbeing as a key driver of innovation, engagement, and sustainable long-term growth.
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Serena Hotels continues to prioritize creating platforms for informed dialogue on social and developmental issues. Through initiatives like Raabta, the hotel group aims to foster conversations that support positive change and contribute to more inclusive, resilient communities. This latest session reaffirmed Serena Hotels’ ongoing commitment to promoting thought leadership centered on empathy, wellbeing, and human-focused values.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
