Stress, Wellness, and Performance Optimization Promoting Sustainable Performance in the Workplace

Nilesh Thakre, PhD, is a Professor and Head of the Psychology Department at SNDT Women’s University, India, and an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist. With over 22 years of corporate, academics, research and consulting experience, he has authored books, book chapters, and articles and has edited books on management and psychology. He has delivered invited lectures at many national and international conferences. Dr. Thakre’s credentials include a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, MAs in Clinical Psychology and Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, among other qualifications.

B. Udaya Kumar Reddy, PhD, is the Director (Training and Consultancy) at Stress Management Lab Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, India. He has over two decades of experience in the areas of stress training, research, consultancy, and counseling. He previously worked as Professor at the Dr. MCR HRD Institute, India, as well as a Stress Management Consultant (Hon.) at hte Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at Mediciti and Care Hospital, India. An author and a presenter, Dr. Reddy founded the Indian Chapter of the International Stress Management Association. His PhD is in the area of Stress Management.