The Operations Room: A Podcast for COO’s 71. Proactive Mental Health Strategies for Leaders
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Feb 20, 2025 In this discussion, Chris Hatfield, a mindset and well-being coach with over 15 years of experience, dives into mental health strategies for leaders. He emphasizes the importance of naming anxiety to reclaim control and showcases the 'stress container' exercise to manage stressors effectively. Chris also highlights the value of vulnerability in leadership, urging leaders to engage in honest conversations about mental health. He advocates for proactive approaches, viewing stress as a signal rather than a burden, and encourages embedding well-being into company culture.
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Nightly Brain Dump To Quiet The Mind
- Do a nightly brain dump across four quadrants: pending, wins, challenges, solutions to reassure your mind.
- Use it to convert swirling thoughts into a short action plan so you can sleep and feel in control.
Handle Middle-Of-Night Anxiety Gently
- When waking at 3am with racing thoughts, acknowledge the fear and soothe the body instead of fueling the story.
- Try guided meditation, grounding touch, or a small pre-bed snack to calm the nervous system and improve sleep.
Differentiate Performance Worries From Clinical Needs
- Separate everyday performance fears from clinical mental-health conditions to avoid over-pathologizing.
- Use clearer definitions so managers can direct people to coaching or clinical support appropriately.
