John Brogden has had a largely successful career in business and politics, with early success, a very public failure and redemption. John was the youngest ever leader of a major political party in Australia (at just 33 years of age). An insatiable drive for career success leads to a very public fall and a later suicide attempt at the end of his political career. John has worked hard to return and now leads a successful career as a Chairman and CEO – most notably for Lifeline and Landcom.

Mark asks John about his personal career, the scary numbers around suicide in Australia, and how the government’s in Australia should implement a national mental health initiative for the small business community to help business owners and employees through mental illnesses.  

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