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Sep 23
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LISTEN: Nurturing the Inner Leader: CEO Wellbeing with Kate Connors

By Leadership, Mental Health
In this episode of The NFP CEO, Danielle and Michelle are joined by Kate Connors , a highly respected psychologist and executive leader with deep expertise in workplace mental health, wellbeing, and coaching for senior leaders. Kate was formerly Chief Mental Health Officer at PwC, providing confidential support to partners nationwide, and has worked with hundreds of executives to build resilience, navigate pressure, and foster psychologically safe workplaces.
  • Why leaders are people too and the mental health challenges CEOs and executives face, from anxiety and burnout to loneliness and self-doubt.
  • The downward trend in leader wellbeing, and why it often goes unmeasured or unnoticed.
  • Common warning signs for CEOs and executives, from withdrawal and irritability to over-control and micromanagement.
  • Practical strategies leaders can use to stay well, from building a trusted “professional village” to intentionally designing their work and life.
  • Why creating psychologically safe workplaces starts with CEOs role-modelling wellbeing for themselves.
  • How boards, teams, and systems can better support leaders, rather than leaving them to shoulder unrealistic expectations alone.

Supporting leaders’ mental health isn’t just about individual resilience – it’s also about better work design, stronger relationships, and tackling the systems that create unsustainable expectations.

This is a must-listen conversation for current and aspiring CEOs who want to lead with courage, clarity, and care for themselves as much as for their teams.

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Aug 27
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Do You Have Post Bad Boss Stress Disorder (PBBSD)?

By Leadership, Mental Health, Personal

Post Bad Boss Stress Disorder (PBBSD) is a form of trauma that strips professionals of their confidence and self-worth due to the impact of an abusive or toxic boss.

Drawing from both personal and coaching experience, the author highlights how deeply this damage can affect one’s psyche. Many suffer in silence, unaware their unresolved pain is undermining their careers and self-perception.

The key message: it’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility to reclaim your confidence and happiness.

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Jun 19
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Optimism as action: why looking on the bright side is essential to social progress

By Leadership, Mental Health

Optimism, while not everything, plays a crucial role in personal resilience and societal progress, according to Sumit Paul-Choudhury.

Paul-Choudhury suggests that while optimism can lead to complacency or blind hope, it remains essential for problem-solving and avoiding despair. He offers tips for nurturing optimism, including thinking long-term, sideways, and focusing on future possibilities to spark hope and inspire action in challenging times.

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Mar 05
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When your feelings conflict with your Leadership Role

By Leadership, Mental Health

Leaders often face a conflict between their true emotions and those they’re expected to display at work. Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a key role in shaping authentic conversations and maintaining well-being.

By aligning emotional expression with team needs, leaders can improve both their effectiveness and workplace morale.

Leaders can use strategies like:

  • Reappraisal: Reframing situations to align emotions with expectations.
  • Focus on Purpose: Shifting focus to the broader impact of work to reduce strain.
  • Emotional Audit: Reflecting on emotions to enhance emotional intelligence.
  • Reconnection and Replenishment: Recharging through support and self-compassion to ease emotional labor.

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Mar 05
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Want To Be Kind To Your Brain? Choose ‘Multipurposing’ Over Multitasking

By Mental Health, Wellness & Wellbeing, Work-Life Balance

Multitasking is often seen as a productivity booster, but research shows it can harm brain health.

Studies reveal that multitasking increases stress, lowers productivity, and can lead to cognitive decline and brain damage over time. Instead of multitasking, the brain-friendly approach is multipurposing—combining a simple, automated task (like walking or eating) with a more complex one (like talking or watching). This allows for efficient, less stressful task management and can even improve social relationships.

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Jan 31
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Brain Rot: Why Brain Health Matters Now More Than Ever

By Mental Health, Personal

Brain health is now viewed holistically, encompassing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects, emphasising the importance of a balanced lifestyle.

“Brain rot,” a term popularised due to its association with excessive screen time and shallow content, highlights the negative effects of constant digital stimulation on cognitive function.

To counteract this, strategies like screen-free time, digital detoxes, and mindful consumption are encouraged to support overall brain well-being.

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Jan 31
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Why You’re Chronically Overcommitted

By Mental Health, Personal, Wellness & Wellbeing

Research shows that overcommitment not only increases stress but also affects physical health, such as sleep problems, and can create a “siege” mentality, leading to workplace dissatisfaction and conflict.

To break the cycle, strategies like micro-mastery (focusing on small, manageable tasks) and implementing a decision delay buffer (giving yourself time to reflect before committing) can help reduce the negative effects of overcommitment.

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Dec 16
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Sick of scrolling? Digital minimalism could help

By Mental Health, Personal, Wellness & Wellbeing, Work-Life Balance

How many hours have you spent on your phone today? And do you feel like it’s too many?

A growing movement of people are going without their smartphones and computers in favour of just about anything that doesn’t have a screen. They say it’s giving their lives more meaning — and improving their mental health. Meet the digital minimalists in this podcast who are ditching their devices, and how you can do it too.

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Dec 16
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Hustling harder doesn’t make your work more meaningful

By Leadership, Mental Health, Personal

In exploring the mindset of entrepreneurs, the author critiques the popular narrative of a “gritty” entrepreneur relentlessly grinding to success, arguing that mere effort doesn’t guarantee effective progress.

A true growth mindset is about applying effort strategically, inviting challenges, experimenting, and adapting. Practical strategies to foster this mindset include breaking large tasks into manageable steps, offering incremental challenges, practicing self-affirmation to broaden self-perception, and reprogramming beliefs around effort and ability.

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