May is Mental Health Month—and while mental health is always important, this felt like the right time to bring something deeper to the surface. I recently hosted a webinar specifically for CEOs and senior executives: to talk openly about mental health, burnout, and building sustainable resilience.
This Affects All of Us
I’ve been there. I burned out at 24, and again during COVID, even while teaching this stuff. And I’ve worked with some of the most capable leaders in the world—many of whom have quietly hit their own walls. High performance doesn’t make us immune to burnout. It often makes us more vulnerable.
Understanding the Signs
In the session, I walked through the Mental Health Continuum—a tool to help you spot when you’re sliding from “thriving” to “meltdown.” It happens gradually, and most people don’t see it coming. I didn’t. But if we understand the signs, we can take action sooner—and get the help we need.
Resilience Can Be Built
I believe resilience isn’t just something you have—it’s something you build. Through simple daily habits—what I call resilience rituals—you can strengthen your body, clear your mind, and stay inspired. These rituals are what fuel long-term leadership without losing yourself along the way.
Free Tools to Help You
I’ve made some helpful tools available:
Watch the full webinar below:
Jump to following segments below:
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- 00:00 – 02:50 Intro
- 02:51 – 05:11 Why is Sustainable Growth So Rare?
- 05:12 – 09:26 High Performing Executives That Struggle
- 09:27 – 13:02 Sustainable Resilience
- 13:03 – 23:08 Mental Health Continuum
- 23:09 – 25:50 ALGEE: The Action Plan & Other Resources
- 24:51 – 28:34 Stories from Others
- 28:35 – 31:05 What Can Your Do to Support?
- 31:06 – 42:50 How Do You Build Resilience?
- 42:51 – 43:36 Helping Your Family & Team Win
- 43:37 – 47:31 Simple Summary
Final Thought
I’ll leave you with this: What’s one resilience ritual you need to start or bring back into your life? You can’t lead well on an empty battery. Take care of yourself first—not because it’s nice, but because it’s necessary.
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