Takeaways from my Secret Leaders episode

Here are my therapeutic musings...

🧠 I’ve been thinking about the paradox of success. Did you know 1 in 3 entrepreneurs lives with depression? It's a jarring statistic that sheds light on the cost of chasing dreams. Running a company has a significant impact on mental health, a fact I know first-hand. Watch me speak about this on Secret Leaders (one of Europe’s top business podcasts, with over 50 million downloads).

My episode just dropped: (YouTube or Podcast)

📢 Ask yourself:

“How often do I check in with myself, not in a work capacity, but as a human being?”

“Do I recognize my own needs with the same urgency I respond to my work assignments?

“What brought me joy today, aside from my achievements?”

💡The revelation: A lot of high achievers I meet and work with are ‘self-made people’.

By that, I mean they are often different to their families, or have shouldered responsibility early on. History reveals a pattern: 12 US Presidents and over 60% of British prime ministers have been shaped by the early loss of a parent before turning 16. Such formative experiences can foster a remarkable strength but also a solitary journey in leadership. In addition, these individuals are experts in personal sacrifice! But at what cost to their mental health and wellbeing?

The bottom line: Become aware of your blueprint and unconscious drivers before they run you into the ground.

To listen to my own story, as well as anonymised client case studies, tune into the episode to discover what’s helped. I really hope you enjoy it!

Thanks for being here,