A Global Conversation about Mental Health and Business | Douglas Lines

Douglas has an expansive background in global living and in business. He now resides in London with his wife of 21 years.We hear about how technology affects mental health, and how executives also experience dark corners.I learned about a South African proverb called “UBUNTU” which means that we are defined by humanity and how we help those around us or “the essence of being human” as explained by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.Truly a global conversation! And of course we talk about The Realize Foundation and the support from Douglas and his partner Geoff Hudson-Searle through ibem.Mentioned Resources:https://ib-em.com/therealizefoundation/About the Guest: Douglas is a senior business leader, executive committee member with substantial global commercial experience and co-author of a globally published book on innovation. Douglas has over 25 years’ experience in business and leadership offering international exposure in USA, UK, and South Africa, having successfully grown and led significant businesses while launching innovative new products and client services complimented by having completed major M&A transactions.Learn more at https://ib-em.com/about/About Deana:Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimistic, and compassionate leader in all areas of her life.As a bestselling author, speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Deana vulnerably shares her experiences for the benefit of others. As a consultant/coach, she has a unique perspective on customizing a path forward for any situation. Currently President of Genius & Sanity, and known as “The Shower Genius”, she teaches her proprietary framework created from her own experiences of burnout and always putting herself last...  for entrepreneurs and leaders who want to continue or expand their business while taking better care of themselves and achieving the life of their dreams.In 2022 Deana released the book, The Shower Genius, How Self-Care, Creativity & Sanity will Change Your Life Personally & Professionally.Also, Deana is the Founder & Executive Director of The Realize Foundation. She is a suicide survivor herself, and vulnerably uses her own mental health journey to let others know there is hope. The Realize Foundation produces events and publishes books that let people know there are not alone.“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jeremiah 30:17https://www.realizefoundation.org/https://www.facebook.com/RealizeFoundationhttps://www.instagram.com/realizefoundation/https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-realize-foundation/https://www.youtube.com/@realizefoundation5598https://twitter.com/ScarstoStarsTMThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.