Listen "Redefining Strength"
Episode Synopsis
Behind the Title welcomes Hamish Nicklin former Google, AOL, Guardian and Dentsu executive to share his journey to the top of the media industry, and the personal cost it carried. With honesty and courage, Hamish opens up about seven years of panic attacks, burnout, and the moment his wife intervened. He reflects on why leaders must redefine strength, the power of saying ‘enough’, and how talking openly about mental health can change and even save lives.In any industry, job titles carry power, perception, and pressure. But behind every title CEO, CMO, CFO is a person navigating private challenges, mental health struggles, and silent turning points that shape who they are and how they lead.Behind the Title is a candid podcast that pulls back the curtain on these personal stories.Through honest, structured conversations with leaders at all levels, we explore the inner lives that fuel (and sometimes unravel) outer success.Think of it as Alcoholics Anonymous for the media industry, but instead of substance, we talk about silence, stress, self-worth, and the systems that shape us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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