Listen "From Isolation to Connection"
Episode Synopsis
Nick Johnson, managing director of EGN and executive coach, authentically shares his journey from leadership roles across the globe to addressing executive loneliness. Nick discusses the evolving landscape of work and the
rising pressures on leaders. He opens up about his personal experience with loneliness at the top, the competitive nature of the corporate world, and the masking of personal struggles. Nick introduces concepts from his book 'Executive Loneliness', including the five steps to overcoming executive loneliness and rebuilding relationships, which have proven to not only improve personal well-being but potentially save lives. The episode concludes with practical advice for listeners on how to cultivate meaningful professional and personal relationships to combat loneliness.
Nick can be reached on Linked In and at
www.NickJonsson.com.
00:00 Future of Work: A 2042 Perspective on Leaders
00:45 The Evolving Role of Leaders in a Changing World
02:15 Executive Loneliness: The Hidden Struggle at the Top
04:20 Unmasking the Facade: The Reality of Executive Life
07:39 The Power of Vulnerability: Sharing Personal Struggles
10:00 A Path to Recovery: Steps to Overcome Executive
Loneliness
17:23 Finding Purpose and Leaving a Legacy
19:13 Spreading Awareness and Encouragement
rising pressures on leaders. He opens up about his personal experience with loneliness at the top, the competitive nature of the corporate world, and the masking of personal struggles. Nick introduces concepts from his book 'Executive Loneliness', including the five steps to overcoming executive loneliness and rebuilding relationships, which have proven to not only improve personal well-being but potentially save lives. The episode concludes with practical advice for listeners on how to cultivate meaningful professional and personal relationships to combat loneliness.
Nick can be reached on Linked In and at
www.NickJonsson.com.
00:00 Future of Work: A 2042 Perspective on Leaders
00:45 The Evolving Role of Leaders in a Changing World
02:15 Executive Loneliness: The Hidden Struggle at the Top
04:20 Unmasking the Facade: The Reality of Executive Life
07:39 The Power of Vulnerability: Sharing Personal Struggles
10:00 A Path to Recovery: Steps to Overcome Executive
Loneliness
17:23 Finding Purpose and Leaving a Legacy
19:13 Spreading Awareness and Encouragement
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