Chat with Newton Cheng, who is lauded as a Conversation Starter in the mental health space, and serves as Director of Health + Performance at Google
Newton shares his personal journey with mental health, highlighting the stigma surrounding these topics in professional settings. Despite his accomplishments, Newton took a mental health leave, which led him to advocate for open discussions about mental health.
We explore the impact of vulnerability in leadership and the importance of bridging generational gaps concerning mental health awareness. Newton also offers insights and advice for leaders to challenge the status quo of mental health discourse.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:09 Newton Chang's Background 00:41 Mental Health Journey 01:54 Impact and Resonance 02:13 Sharing Vulnerability on LinkedIn 04:47 Challenges of Leadership and Vulnerability 06:53 Personal Reflections and Authenticity 09:05 Advice for Leaders 14:02 Social Network Struggles 25:58 Engaging with Younger Generations 29:35 The Younger Generation 31:25 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Hello and welcome to the Needs Improvement Podcast, your regular deep dive into reimagining mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. I'm your host, Nicholas Whitaker, Certified Life Coach and Co-Founder of the Changing Work Collective.
In every episode, we sit down with thought leaders in organizational health, as well as individuals who've navigated the complexities of mental health, well-being and belonging in the workplace.
Our goal? To dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and ignite meaningful dialogue. We aim to inspire employees, and leaders, to revolutionize the way performance is gauged in the workspace.
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