Arvind Rajan

We're often told that to succeed in the workplace, you need to bring your A game, play office politics, and network nonstop. But how do you do that when you suffer from social anxiety? Host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical psychologist, and Arvind Rajan, the CEO of Cricket Health and a former executive at LinkedIn, to discuss his journey with anxiety.

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, clinical psychologist and social anxiety expert who wrote How to Be Yourself, and Arvind Rajan, entrepreneur and former LinkedIn executive who led Cricket Health, discuss social anxiety. They explore avoidance, how social anxiety shows up at work, strengths that accompany it, practicing to build confidence, leadership challenges, and practical strategies for navigating networking and team roles.

In this engaging discussion, clinical psychologist Ellen Hendriksen and Cricket Health CEO Arvind Rajan tackle the intricate dance between anxiety and professional life. They explore the difference between social anxiety and introversion, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety at work. Personal stories reveal how vulnerability can enhance leadership and authenticity. The duo emphasizes the importance of taking small steps to overcome performance anxiety and shares innovative networking strategies for building genuine connections in the workplace.