Ep 30: Why it’s so hard to ask for help
What makes it so hard to ask for help when you’re struggling, and what can change when we do? Chris Baréz-Brown talks with Geoff McDonald about his experience of anxiety-fuelled depression, the stigma that can keep people silent, and how the love and hope he found by opening up helped shape his life’s work.
After 25 years at Unilever, Geoff has spent the last 12 years helping organisations make mental health and wellbeing part of how they work — not just a tick-box or an app. He and Chris explore why people’s energy matters, how compassionate leaders can help people feel safe enough to speak up, and what the next generation gives Geoff hope for.A thoughtful conversation about vulnerability, leadership and creating workplaces where people can bring their best selves.Subscribe for more conversations with Chris about leadership, energy and culture.
