86: Author Nick Jonsson: Solving Executive Loneliness

The saying goes, "It's lonely at the top", and let's not take that lightly. In this episode, Vicki and Laura meet Nick Jonsson, #1 International Best-Selling Author of 'Executive Loneliness. The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World' . It may surprise you to hear the statistics about how widespread and serious loneliness is as a global health issue.

Nick shares his personal journey and how his experience led him to be helping others. By the end of this episode you may be asking yourself whether hard work is all that we're led to believe, or is there a better way?

A father of a teenage boy, Nick also shares his parenting insights - and what works well for his family!

We talk through the five steps to overcoming Executive Loneliness - what to do, which is also share din detail in Nick's book.

Takeaways

• Loneliness is a prevalent issue in the modern business world, affecting executives and entrepreneurs who often feel isolated and unable to share their struggles.

• The impact of loneliness goes beyond mental health, with studies showing that it can have physical health consequences.

• Men, in particular, face challenges in opening up about their feelings and seeking support, often resorting to distractions or entertainment instead.

• The difference between coaching and therapy.

• The five pathways to overcoming loneliness, explained.

• Resilience comes from being honest with oneself, being vulnerable, and seeing failures as learning opportunities.