About

Prayas Rajopadhyaya – Bio

Culture Strategist. Helping organizations build a culture people don’t want to escape from.

I help organizations fix what’s broken, build what’s needed, and grow what matters – one system, one story, one session at a time.

As a Culture Strategist, I don’t believe in cosmetic change. I work with leaders and teams to redesign how they work, lead, and grow – from the inside out. Whether it’s reshaping systems, redefining rituals, or recalibrating strategy, my work is rooted in one question: “What kind of culture are we building and why does it matter?”

– Strategy: Real, grounded, actionable. I help teams align vision with behavior, values with action, and people with purpose.
– Culture: Not the posters on the wall, but the habits in the hall. I help teams rewire the everyday patterns that shape the workplace.
– Storytelling: Every org has a story. I help make sure it’s one worth telling (and retelling).
– Sessions: From workshops to deep-dive dialogues, I create the space for clarity, alignment, and courage.

Let’s build a culture people don’t want to escape from.

What sort of culture? I help organizations in curating a cohesive company culture through development of a collaborative community, where people are conscious of their actions, where candid conversations are fostered, where chaotic conflicts are minimized, where people feel connected to each other through the power of care and compassion, where they become comfortable to be courageous, and actively contribute towards a common cause.

Prayas’ Personal Values

Intellectual Humility: Be open to new learning, practice beginner’s mindset, gain and spread knowledge to help people make their lives easier.

Intentional Living: Living the life of authenticity and purpose; living by design not by default; courage to live volitionally.

I-Thou Mindset: Understanding people as people; cultivate and nurture meaningful relationships; practice nonviolent communication.

Conscious Awareness: Inward and outward understanding of self; making conscious choices; being mindful and taking pauses.

Social Media

An Entire Workforce in Distress

Imagine walking into your office and knowing that only 15% of your colleagues feel they are thriving, while more than one in five feel they are suffering. That’s the reality Gallup’s State of the Global Workforce 2025 report reveals about South Asia. Out of every region in the world, South Asia has the lowest percentage of thriving employees and the highest levels of daily anger and sadness. That’s not just a number on a survey....

Can Hierarchy and Positive Culture Coexist?

In 2014, Satya Nadella took over as CEO of Microsoft, an organization deeply rooted in hierarchy. At the time, Microsoft had a reputation for being rigid, internally competitive, and slow to adapt - a classic example of how hierarchy can create silos and stifle innovation. But Nadella didn’t dismantle the hierarchy; instead, he reshaped the company culture from within. He introduced a growth mindset, emphasized collaboration, and made leadership more approachable. Over time, Microsoft transformed...

Rituals at Work: The Hidden Glue of Great Cultures

Think back to your favorite workplace memory. Chances are, it wasn’t about a meeting or a deadline, it was about a shared moment. Maybe it was a Friday afternoon coffee chat, an annual team retreat, or simply a quirky inside joke that bonded your team. These moments aren’t just fun; they’re rituals. Workplace rituals are more than just routines, they’re shared practices that unite teams, reinforce values, and give employees a sense of belonging. They...

The Know-It-All Leader: A Culture Killer in Disguise

Every workplace has that one person who seems to have all the answers, or at least thinks they do. When that person happens to be the leader, it can spell trouble for workplace culture. Leaders with a “know-it-all” attitude, those who believe their way is the only way and dismiss others’ input, can stifle collaboration, innovation, and morale. While confidence is an admirable quality in leaders, unchecked arrogance creates a culture where employees feel undervalued...

The Hustle Culture Trap: The Perils of Overwork

We’ve all heard it before. The leader who proudly declares, “I worked until 2 AM last night,” as though it’s a badge of honor. While their intention might be to inspire dedication, this message often backfires. It sets an unspoken expectation that working beyond limits is a sign of commitment, and worse, a requirement for success. Welcome to the toxic side of hustle culture, where overwork is glorified, and rest is seen as weakness. This...

The 4 Deadly Sins of Work Culture

Organizational culture: ever heard the phrase, "It’s not a bug; it’s a feature"? Well, culture is like the software running your workplace. If it’s buggy, your organization can crash. This was the hot topic in Adam Grant’s podcast, WorkLife, where he explored the telltale signs of a toxic culture and what makes or breaks a workplace. Grant, along with insights from Maria, a marketing manager with a rather wild experience, outlined the four deadly sins...