The Other Side Of Potential
Welcome to The Other Side of Potential podcast, hosted by Dr. Sharon Spano. Each episode explores the many complexities of our world that often disrupt our ability to effectively lead ourselves and others.
Join Sharon in provocative conversations with cutting-edge trailblazers as they navigate The Art of High-Impact Leadership and how to move beyond the daily pressures of success to a place of radical abundance.
The Other Side Of Potential
Episode 355: Best Of: Executive Loneliness and Mental Health in Leadership with Nick Jonsson
While rebuilding his life, award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author of Executive Loneliness, Nick Jonsson, began to realize how many business leaders and entrepreneurs need peers who relate to their unique challenges and can play a supportive role, both socially and professionally.
Nick has experienced both the highs and lows of the business world. As the co-founder and managing director of Executives Global Network (EGN), which you’ll gain some insight into in this episode, he now provides a haven for members to share their work-related challenges, receive support, and learn from one another. To learn why prioritizing mental health and wellbeing is crucial for high achievers to perform at their best, be sure to tune in today!
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The hidden epidemic of executive loneliness and isolation in modern business
- How physical health directly impacts mental health and leadership performance
- The connection between high achievement and anxiety disorders
- Practical strategies for building both personal and professional support networks
- How to "take stock" of your life and identify areas needing attention
- The importance of vulnerability in leadership and peer relationships
- Cultural differences in leadership styles between Asia, Europe, and the United States
- How to find the right coach or mentor for your specific challenges
- The role of spirituality and ego management in effective leadership
- Why executives need both personal and professional "safe spaces"
Transcript: Here
Additional Resources:
Website: nickjonsson.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nick-jonsson
YouTube: youtube.com/@NickJonsson
Facebook: facebook.com/jonsson.nick
Instagram: instagram.com/jonssonnick
Executive Loneliness: https://www.nickjonsson.com/executive-loneliness-book
Links Mentioned:
Executives Global Network (EGN): egnpeernetwork.com
EGN Leadership Conversations Podcast: egnpeernetwork.com/podcast
Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
Substack: substack.com/@drsharon
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/