Not Just A... CEO | Mark Nielsen

What does it take to lead a global company and still stay grounded? In this episode, global CEO Mark Nielsen shares how a quadruple bypass, a Hyrox finish, and a lifetime of reinvention shaped his outlook on life, leadership, and authenticity. From South Africa to Sydney, Mark opens up about resilience, identity, and why embracing vulnerability is his ultimate strength. What you’ll discover in this episode: How Mark’s upbringing in South Africa shaped his drive to keep learning and evolving The moment he decided to come out at work — and the CEO’s unexpected response Lessons from surviving a quadruple bypass and competing in Hyrox months later The mindset that helps him balance leadership, wellbeing, and authenticity His hidden passion for fashion design and what inspires his creativity Why travel, dogs, and orchids keep him connected to joy and perspective Connect & explore more: 🌐 Full episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4k8xe7m6📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notjusta_podcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notjusta_podcast 💼 About Talent: https://www.talentinternational.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talent-international/ 💬 Let us know in the comments who you’d love to hear from next in the business or leadership world! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoyed the conversation. #notjusta #leadershipjourney #authenticleadership #resilientleadership #LGBTQinBusiness #inspiringstories