The Saikat journal

Ideas for leadership, health, and the long run.

Writing on executive wellbeing, fitness, running, and the practice of making health part of a demanding life.

01
Leadership & wellbeing

Why I believe leaders should be fit for life

My personal case for making health part of the leadership conversation: a better quality of life, energy to bring to work, and a positive example that can influence others.

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02
Mindset & wellbeing

The Champion Mindset

Why a health-first identity can help busy leaders make room for small, sustainable choices—and influence the people around them.

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03
Habits & busy schedules

Consistency when the calendar keeps changing

Reflections on building a realistic movement routine around travel, deadlines, and the demands of senior roles.

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04
Running & perspective

What marathon training keeps teaching me

Lessons from years of running, including a 2026 marathon adventure in Ladakh, and how the long view shapes my thinking.

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The journal is growing. I will add new writing on leadership, health, and the long run as it is ready.