Listen "71. Proactive Mental Health Strategies for Leaders"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode we discuss: How to tackle mental health in an organization. We are joined by Chris Hatfield, Mindset & Well-being Coach.Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here.We chat about the following with Chris Hatfield: What if naming your anxiety was the first step to taking back control?How can leaders foster vulnerability without losing authority?Is your ‘stress container’ full, and how do you know when it’s overflowing?Are we truly addressing the root of anxiety, or just applying quick fixes?What if managing mental health was less about avoidance and more about sitting with discomfort?References https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishatfieldsalespsyche/www.salespsyche.co.ukBiography A sales mindset and well-being Coach and Author of Sales Psyche. With over 15+ years of experience working with the likes of Meta, Google, Salesforce, Experian and O2. Focused on supporting salespeople and leaders in developing a healthy and high performing mind. Also founded a run community, Run Your Mind, that is focused on mental well-being. To learn more about Beth and Brandon or to find out about sponsorship opportunities click here. Summary16:31 Understanding Anxiety16:52 The Nature of Anxiety in Men19:14 Coping Mechanisms for Anxiety20:36 Proactive vs Reactive Approaches to Anxiety22:46 Identifying When Anxiety Becomes a Problem25:10 The Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership29:01 Understanding the Stress Container Exercise36:05 The Importance of Reflection and Action37:59 Tools for Managers to Address Anxiety34:14 Creating a Mental Health Culture in Organizations39:18 Training Managers for Mental Health Awareness42:49 Sales-Specific Strategies for Managing StressThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
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