The Anxious Achiever

Professor Brad Harrington and former TV anchor Liam Martin discuss the mental health struggles of working fathers, highlighting the lack of support and societal expectations. They share personal stories of balancing work and family life, managing role conflict, and prioritizing mental health. The podcast explores the challenges faced by working dads in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and the importance of open communication and support from partners.

Clayton Lord, a neurodivergent leader, shares his journey of leveraging strengths to solve complex problems while navigating interpersonal issues at work. He discusses tools like Post-it notes and the importance of developing leadership skills. Topics include adapting to work life with an autism diagnosis, fostering interpersonal relationships, embracing neurodivergence, and navigating LGBTQ+ identity in a Stepford-like environment.

Shirley Leung, columnist at the Boston Globe, discusses how working from home is no longer effective post-pandemic, the mental health challenges we still face, and the importance of setting realistic priorities. The podcast explores strategies for preventing burnout, navigating work-life balance, and setting boundaries for a healthy lifestyle.

Basketball legend Craig Robinson shares his journey from finance to coaching, lessons from family, insights on high performers, and handling negativity while pursuing passions.

Season 10 of a popular podcast covers managing anxiety around AI, crafting a career with Tourette's syndrome, identifying people pleasing behaviors, toxic bosses, and emotional management in tough situations. The lineup promises insightful discussions on mental health challenges, neurodivergence, hidden strengths, and an interview with basketball legend Craig Robinson.

Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmonson, along with other guests, discuss the leader's role in destigmatizing mental health in the workplace. They explore vulnerability, authenticity, and the power of storytelling in fostering open dialogues. The conversation touches on navigating disagreements, embracing fallibility for growth, and building strong teams through emotional intelligence.

Professor Alyson Meister from IMD Business School discusses ways to combat burnout in the workplace. The podcast explores the impact of technology on mental health, the connection between leader identity and self-care boundaries, and strategies to prevent burnout. It also challenges common beliefs about imposter thoughts and offers proactive recovery strategies for individuals and organizations.

Duke Professor, McKinsey Senior Partner, and City Council Member discuss changing self-talk and work habits. Topics include self-compassion, imposter syndrome, embracing imperfections, navigating mental health challenges, and compassionate leadership. Guests share personal stories and highlight the importance of self-love and vulnerability in leadership roles.

Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath, Copenhagen Business School professor Poornima Luthra, and entrepreneur Andrew Barnes discuss rethinking work to improve mental health. Topics include the impact of a four-day workweek on productivity and employee well-being, creating psychologically safe environments through active listening, and fostering resilience and inclusivity in organizations.

Emma Seppala, lecturer at Yale, shares insights on managing workplace anxiety by trying new behaviors like moving around and avoiding doom scrolling. She discusses overcoming self-loathing with self-compassion, breaking the cycle of burnout, and the importance of embracing emotions in the workplace for overall well-being.