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Executive Loneliness, Vulnerable Leadership & Mental Health in the C-Suite | Nick Jonsson on Authentic Achievements

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Executive Loneliness, Vulnerable Leadership & Mental Health in the C-Suite | Nick Jonsson on Authentic Achievements

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In this powerful episode of Authentic Achievements, your host Kim-Adele is joined by Nick Jonsson, co-founder and managing director of Executives’ Global Network (EGN) Southeast Asia, TEDx speaker, and advocate for executive well-being. Together, they explore a conversation that’s often left unspoken: the silent struggles behind senior success.

Nick courageously shares his own story—from navigating executive loneliness and burnout to overcoming alcohol dependency—and how it led him to champion vulnerability, connection, and mental health support in leadership spaces.

This episode is an honest look at the emotional toll that leadership can carry, especially at the top, and how creating safe, supportive networks can make all the difference.

💬 In this episode, we explore:

  • (00:19:54) How to create safe spaces for leaders to share openly

  • (00:20:37) Why support systems are vital for executive mental health

  • (00:21:40) The power of focusing on what you can control

  • (00:22:29) How to seek transformation before hitting crisis

  • (00:23:40) Making healthier choices and finding balance

  • (00:24:46) The critical importance of social health

  • (00:25:50) Lessons from post-pandemic isolation

  • (00:28:09) The impact of language: social vs. physical distancing

  • (00:29:51) Bringing vulnerability into the workplace

  • (00:33:03) A beautiful story of how one leader’s authenticity changed an entire company culture

  • (00:34:40) Nick’s advice to his younger self: what he wishes he’d known

  • (00:35:16) How to connect with Nick for coaching or speaking engagements

✨ Whether you're a CEO, a team leader, or simply someone seeking to grow through what you go through, this episode is a timely reminder: you’re not alone—and vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.

🔗 Connect with Nick Jonsson:
Website: https://nickjonsson.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjonsson/

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