Lifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our Careers
Your career is more than just a job—it’s a chance to create an impact and find personal fulfillment. This podcast explores the journeys of business leaders, uncovering how work shapes our lives, the world, and what makes a career truly meaningful.
Hosted by Greg Martin, a Toronto-based investment banker and M&A advisor, the show dives into the deeper questions behind our careers—why we work, what drives success, and how our professional lives shape the world around us. In an era of AI, career freedom, and globalization, the meaning of work is evolving, leaving many to question its true purpose.
Through conversations with founders, business leaders, and investors across private equity, public markets, and venture capital, the podcast uncovers insights from those who have built, grown, and influenced some of North America's most successful companies. It also features advisors, consultants, and investment bankers who help shape the future of business, sharing lessons from their wins, losses, and defining career moments.
Lifetime at Work: Finding the Meaning in Our Careers
Why Our Kids Struggle with Mental Health, It Might Be Getting Worse with Pat Broe
Episode 67. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Pat Brough, author of 'The Real Confident You'. Pat shares his intense story of battling anxiety and depression, culminating in a suicide attempt at 16. They discuss Pat's journey to recovery, the impact of social media, and his newly found confidence.
Pat explains why he wrote his book, the importance of authenticity, and the challenges high school students face today. The conversation also touches on career fulfillment, gratitude, and how to find positivity in life. Finally, Pat offers advice to parents navigating their children's relationship with social media.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
- 00:17 Meet Pat Brough: Author and Survivor
- 00:27 Pat's Journey: From Rock Bottom to Recovery
- 08:14 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
- 13:42 Struggles with Identity and Authenticity
- 17:50 The High School Experience and Its Challenges
- 19:01 The Unseen Pressures of Modern Youth
- 19:58 Pat's Suicide Attempt: A Turning Point
- 21:23 Understanding the Struggles of Mental Health
- 22:11 Parental Reactions and Empathy
- 22:56 The Journey to Recovery
- 23:19 Overcoming Overstimulation
- 25:25 Building Self-Confidence
- 29:07 Finding Passion and Career Fulfillment
- 34:53 The Importance of Patience and Perspective
- 38:05 The Role of Gratitude and Positivity
- 42:34 Advice for Parents on Social Media
- 43:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts