Leighann Lovely – Deciding to Be Open About Mental Health Issues

Leighann Lovely is an independent HR Consultant who got tired of keeping her bi-polar disorder under wraps. In this episode Leighann talks about her diagnosis and the reasons behind her decision to start openly talking about her mental health issues, even though she knew that by doing so it would cost her business and could affect her career.Leighann talks about the way that she makes decisions and the way she keeps herself from letting the "parade of horribles" from stopping her from making real progress in her life. Leighann's story is full of courage and is a testimony to the value of being true to yourself.About LeighannLeighann Lovely is an independent HR and Business Development Consultant. She has a a BA in Business and nearly 20 years of combined experience in Human Resources and Staffing. Leighann puts a huge emphasis on the Human side of human resources and advocates supporting the needs of people. She believes that if you are not learning something new everyday you are missing out on an opportunity to be great.Leighann is also the host of the podcast Let’s Talk HR – Humanizing the Conversation.Where to Connect with LeighannYou can find  Leighann on Linked in at Leighann Lovely and on Twitter at Leighann_lovely. You can also connect with her on her website at Let'sTalkHR.com.Make sure to check out Leighann's podcast, Let's Talk HR: Humanizing the Conversation on her website, and on any platform where you listen to podcasts.Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.