May Is Mental Health Awareness Month—Let’s Make It Mean Something
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month—Let’s Make It Mean Something
Mental health awareness isn’t a seasonal trend. It’s a leadership priority.
As a coach to lawyers, executives, and business owners, I see it constantly: driven professionals who are exhausted, anxious, and emotionally depleted—but afraid to talk about it.
The culture of high achievement often rewards stress and burnout. But the truth is, you can’t lead well if your mind isn’t well.
Mental Health Awareness
I woke up this yesterday morning with a deep foreboding of darkness. I had a meeting I wasn’t looking forward to and truth be told I’ve become quite isolated since Covid started affecting us in March 2020.
Although I tried reaching out to a couple of friends, they have their own lives and are busy so didn’t manage to speak. After several other busy commitments I spoke to an acquaintance who was coming in from out of town. We met for brunch and she smelt the flower on our table.