E8 - Becoming the Leader in You - Andy Neilson - Managing Mental Health as a Leader

In this longer than normal episode of the Becoming the Leader in You podcast, I’m joined by Andy Neilson from Twisted Orange for an honest and important conversation about leadership, pressure, and mental wellbeing.Andy speaks openly about his own mental health journey, the challenges he has faced over the years, and the reality of managing wellbeing while continuing to work as a consultant, trainer, and business professional.Too often, leadership conversations focus only on performance, success, and resilience from the outside. But what happens when the person leading others is quietly struggling themselves?We explored:• The pressures many leaders and consultants carry behind the scenes• The impact mental wellbeing can have on confidence, relationships, and decision-making• Why many professionals become skilled at masking stress and anxiety• The importance of recognising early warning signs• Practical methods Andy uses to manage his mental wellbeing day-to-day• Creating healthier conversations around mental health in the workplace• Why vulnerability and honesty matter in leadershipThis was a very real conversation, no corporate jargon, no pretending to have all the answers. Just an honest discussion about leadership, life, and learning how to keep moving forward whilst looking after yourself at the same time.If you are a leader, manager, consultant, trainer, or someone carrying pressure quietly in the background, this episode will likely resonate with you.Please remember - looking after your mental wellbeing is not separate from leadership. It is part of it - and the following organisations may be able to help:- mind.org.uk- mhfaengland.org- healthminduk.co.uk- place2be.org.uk- or search for your local organisationYou can also contact Andy Neilson:[email protected] you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and share the podcast. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major podcast platforms.You can also contact us to know more about everything we offer:[email protected]