The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast

Beat Burnout & Build Resilience | Calm CEO David Ko

May 28, 2024

CEO of Calm, David Ko, discusses mental health challenges for founders, building resilience, leading by example, and destigmatizing mental health. Topics include stress management, sleep quality, workplace mental health, evolution of stigma, and promoting global awareness.

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Quick takeaways

Promote mental health awareness year-round, not just during designated months.

Leaders should prioritize mental health to destigmatize challenges and encourage work-life balance.

Deep dives

Promoting Mental Health Awareness Throughout the Year

Promoting mental health awareness is crucial beyond specific days or months, aiming for a normalized conversation throughout the year. Encouraging thoughtful listening, presence, and reaching out to support those in need globally can help create a positive impact on mental health discussions.

Intro

2min

Prioritizing Mental Health and Building Resilience in Leadership

2min

Improving Sleep Quality and Building Resilience through Lifestyle Choices

23min

Importance of Addressing Mental Health and Burnout in the Workplace

3min

Evolution of Mental Health Stigma and Importance of Open Conversations

6min

Promoting Global Mental Health Awareness and Support

2min

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

In this episode (a replay from Closing Time), David Ko, CEO of Calm, discusses the mental health challenges founders and their teams face. We discuss practical strategies for building resilience, managing the relentless pressure, and why destigmatizing mental health is crucial for startup success. David shares how leaders can champion well-being, creating a workplace where mental health support is the norm, not the exception. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes building a thriving business starts with a healthy mindset.

We cover:

How resilience is built through learning from mistakes and taking risks
Where stress comes from and if you can really eliminate it
How to lead by example and create a supportive work environment
Generational shifts in the conversation around mental health
Why mental health should be normalized throughout the year and not just during Mental Health Awareness Month

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The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast

Beat Burnout & Build Resilience | Calm CEO David Ko

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Promoting Mental Health Awareness Throughout the Year

Prioritizing Mental Health Resources and Training in the Workplace

Leadership by Example in Managing Stress and Well-Being

Normalizing Mental Health Conversations and Seeking Help

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts