The Anxious Achiever "For 20 years I just pretended like there was nothing wrong with me." How this CFO Stopped Hiding His Anxiety and Depression with Adam Nemer
Sep 23, 2025
In a candid discussion, Adam Nemer, Founder of Simple Mental Health and former CFO, opens up about his 20-year battle with anxiety and depression. He emphasizes that true leadership stems from self-awareness, sharing practical daily self-care strategies. Adam reveals how normalizing mental health conversations can enhance team engagement and productivity. He also explores the importance of therapy and offers tactics for managing stress during meetings. This insightful dialogue encourages embracing mental health for stronger leadership and personal growth.
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Carry A Daily Self-Care List
- Build a short daily self-care list and carry it with you so you can check it each morning.
- Do items like call a friend, do yoga, connect with family, and focus on meaningful work to improve your day.
Use A 'Not Feeling Well' Action Plan
- When you wake up not feeling well, follow a prepared
Wellness Is Multidimensional
- Look at wellness as multidimensional: physical, psychological, emotional, occupational, intellectual, spiritual, and relational.
- Address work dissatisfaction by using EAP resources and exploring occupational fit holistically.
