Leadership Is not Letting Your Circumstances Define You with James Jackson

"By the age of 13, I had lived in 28 different homes addresss and attended 21 different schools. I was a victim of abuse, bullying and racism on a routine basis but that was not the worst of it". This is just a snippet into the life of my guest today James Jackson who despite challenging circumstances growing up (putting it mildly) he has not let that define him. James Jackson is the Director at NXTGEN Learning LTD, a Black Inclusion, EPIC & Mental Health Speaker as well as the Co-Founder at #spacetotalk. On today's episode we delve into: The balance between sharing your story and using your lived experience to add value versus reliving the trauma and looking after your mental health. The importance of having downtime and taking a step back The effects of having a broken education (21 school by 13) had on him as a teenager Dealing with suicide, depression and the power of talking therapy Men and mental health Leadership and understanding what you are signing up to Creating opportunity instead of waiting for opportunities Why it is so important to hear from people in the middle more instead of those who have made it. Follow James on social mediaLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-jackson-43836817/ Space to talk - https://www.linkedin.com/company/spacetotalk/ Subscribe using your favourite podcast app via Apple Podcasts Spotify Deezer Stitcher SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Sticher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once youve listened to this interview just drop me an email at [email protected] I appreciate you and your support Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]