EPISODE · Jun 13, 2021 · 11 MIN
#12 | Why Most Founders Ignore Mental Health — Until It’s Too Late
Naomi Osaka’s decision to step away from the French Open sparked global conversation — but do we really take mental health seriously in high-performance environments like MedTech?In this episode, Hakeem is joined by clinical psychologist and mental health professional Anne Avgerin to explore how we can better identify signs of mental health issues, especially in colleagues, teams, and clinical leaders under pressure. The discussion touches on leadership blind spots, emotional awareness, and how to build cultures that genuinely support well-being.Discover how early recognition of mental health struggles can reduce risk and improve leadership outcomesLearn what support actually looks like in high-pressure, high-growth industries like MedTechUnderstand the leadership mindset shift needed to create sustainable, human-centered go-to-market strategiesHit play now to learn how emotional awareness can be a powerful advantage in your leadership toolkit.Message me via DM on LinkedinBook a 30 min discovery call for the Healthcare Export Accelerator ProgrammeThis podcast is for clinicians turning medical devices into real businesses, with practical insight on go to market strategy, exporting, and scaling in international MedTech.
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On this episode we explore Naomi Osaka opting out of the French Open to protect her mental health. Do we really take mental health seriously and if we do, how do we identify it in others and more importantly how can we help. We are joined by our resident mental health expert Anne Avgerin. Anne has a master’s in clinical psychology and is a practicing mental health professional. Feel free to listen to our more indepth podcast on mental health and well being in the workplace https://anchor.fm/hakeem-adebiyi/episodes/Mental-Health-and-Wellbeing-in-the-Workplace-with-Anne-Avgerin-eq17tu
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#12 | Why Most Founders Ignore Mental Health — Until It’s Too Late
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