At SSBM Geneva, we believe education is most impactful when it inspires meaningful change beyond the classroom. Our alumni continue to transform their knowledge into purpose-driven careers, innovative research, and contributions that make a difference in society.
In this success story spotlight, we speak with Dr. Rimzim Fuladi, a graduate of the GDBA in Human Resource Management and Psychology, who has over 18 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition within the IT industry. Her academic journey deepened her understanding of the human side of organizations, ultimately leading to doctoral research on the mental well-being of working women in the Indian IT sector and the publication of her book, Invisible Weight She Carries.
In this interview, Dr. Fuladi shares how education helped her bridge corporate realities with psychology, transforming years of professional experience into research, advocacy, and a mission to give voice to the invisible emotional challenges faced by countless working women.
Education has the power to transform not only careers but also purpose. Pursuing my GDBA in Human Resource Management and Psychology became much more than an academic milestone; it was the beginning of a journey toward understanding the deeper human realities that shape our lives, particularly the invisible emotional burdens carried by working women.
With over 18 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition in the IT industry, I have already witnessed the pressures professionals face every day. However, my academic learning gave me a much stronger lens to understand the emotional, behavioral, and psychological dimensions behind workplace performance, stress, identity, and resilience.
My DBA at SSBM Geneva allowed me to research the real challenges faced by working women. It helped me turn academic insights into a mission to advocate for healthier, more inclusive workplaces where women’s mental well-being is recognized and supported.
The program helped me connect organizational challenges with human emotions. It strengthened my understanding of mental well-being, emotional intelligence, work-life balance, behavioral patterns, and the psychological impact of professional expectations, especially on women.
What started as academic curiosity gradually evolved into meaningful research and eventually became the foundation of my doctoral work, which focuses on the mental well-being of working women in the Indian IT sector.
The most powerful insight was that many women are not lacking resilience but carrying invisible emotional, professional, and societal burdens. Burnout is often a response to systemic pressures rather than personal weakness.
During my research, I realized that many women silently carry emotional responsibilities that often go unnoticed. They balance demanding careers with caregiving, motherhood, societal expectations, hormonal changes, personal sacrifices, and professional ambitions, all at the same time. While they may appear strong and successful on the outside, many continue to struggle internally without acknowledgment or support.
That realization deeply moved me and inspired me to turn years of observations, research, professional experience, and emotional understanding into my book, Invisible Weight She Carries.
The book is much more than a publication; it’s a voice for countless women whose struggles often remain invisible. It explores themes of emotional resilience, identity, burnout, silent expectations, workplace pressure, and the incredible strength women demonstrate every single day.
My goal is to encourage awareness, empathy, and meaningful conversations around mental well-being, both inside and outside the workplace.
My academic foundation in Human Resource Management and Psychology played a pivotal role in shaping this journey. It enabled me to bridge corporate realities with human emotions and transform research into meaningful storytelling that can inspire change.
Today, I feel proud to have converted my learning into something that supports, empowers, and inspires others. My journey is a reminder that education becomes truly impactful when knowledge is transformed into purpose-driven contributions to society.
I will always remain grateful for my academic journey, which helped me discover not only professional growth but also a deeper mission: to make invisible struggles visible and create space for conversations that truly matter.
I want people to understand that well-being is a shared responsibility. Organizations must create supportive environments, leaders must lead with empathy, and professionals should feel empowered to prioritize their mental health without guilt.