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Brett Chang on the importance of saying "no" as a political staffer, leaving politics because of mental health, and why politics should never be a first job
"Working hard and saying yes to everything in politics are two different things. I think you can work exceptionally hard and still be comfortable with what you're doing and proud of your work."
Brett Chang was a political staffer for the Ontario PC Party caucus, working in the office of then-leader Tim Hudak. Since leaving politics he has worked for Uber Canada and in the cannabis startup industry, and is now the co-founder of The Peak, a daily business newsletter that provides busy Canadian professionals with the news they need every morning to understand business, tech, and other must-know stories of the day.
In this episode, Brett admits that mental health was one of the reasons he left politics and discusses with Emile and Dale some common experiences in politics that can challenge one's mental health; his own political evolution; mental health lessons learned from working in politics that he is now applying as a startup founder; why he adamantly believes that politics shouldn't be a first job for anyone; and more.
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Want to share your mental health in politics/public life story? Contact PERSIST and start the conversation.
PERSIST is supported by CheckingIn.co, a Canada-based mental wellness app. Click here to get 50% off the CheckingIn 30-day Reset Program.
PERSIST is produced by 306 Media Productions.
About the hosts: Emile Scheffel was previously the Executive Director of the BC Liberal Party and a communications aide in the BC Premier's Office. Dale Richardson was the Director of Digital Operations to Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe, and Director of Communications for the Saskatchewan Party.
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Important Notice: PERSIST is intended to share the personal stories of individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, and the measures they have taken to address those challenges. PERSIST is not a mental health service provider. Neither PERSIST nor the individuals profiled by PERSIST make any claim to providing medical advice, and you should not rely on their advice for your own mental or physical health. What has worked for other individuals may not work for you. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, you should seek medical attention.
If you are in crisis, one of your options is to contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service, available 24/7/365:
Canada outside Quebec: 1-833-456-4566
Quebec: 1-866-277-3553
The Peak Daily is the #1 Business News podcast in Canada. Get up-to-speed quick with a fun and smart breakdown of the three biggest Canadian and global business stories in less than 10 minutes. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.
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By PERSIST"Working hard and saying yes to everything in politics are two different things. I think you can work exceptionally hard and still be comfortable with what you're doing and proud of your work."
Brett Chang was a political staffer for the Ontario PC Party caucus, working in the office of then-leader Tim Hudak. Since leaving politics he has worked for Uber Canada and in the cannabis startup industry, and is now the co-founder of The Peak, a daily business newsletter that provides busy Canadian professionals with the news they need every morning to understand business, tech, and other must-know stories of the day.
In this episode, Brett admits that mental health was one of the reasons he left politics and discusses with Emile and Dale some common experiences in politics that can challenge one's mental health; his own political evolution; mental health lessons learned from working in politics that he is now applying as a startup founder; why he adamantly believes that politics shouldn't be a first job for anyone; and more.
Follow PERSIST for free: SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS | STITCHER | YOUTUBE
Want to share your mental health in politics/public life story? Contact PERSIST and start the conversation.
PERSIST is supported by CheckingIn.co, a Canada-based mental wellness app. Click here to get 50% off the CheckingIn 30-day Reset Program.
PERSIST is produced by 306 Media Productions.
About the hosts: Emile Scheffel was previously the Executive Director of the BC Liberal Party and a communications aide in the BC Premier's Office. Dale Richardson was the Director of Digital Operations to Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe, and Director of Communications for the Saskatchewan Party.
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Important Notice: PERSIST is intended to share the personal stories of individuals who have experienced mental health challenges, and the measures they have taken to address those challenges. PERSIST is not a mental health service provider. Neither PERSIST nor the individuals profiled by PERSIST make any claim to providing medical advice, and you should not rely on their advice for your own mental or physical health. What has worked for other individuals may not work for you. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, you should seek medical attention.
If you are in crisis, one of your options is to contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service, available 24/7/365:
Canada outside Quebec: 1-833-456-4566
Quebec: 1-866-277-3553
The Peak Daily is the #1 Business News podcast in Canada. Get up-to-speed quick with a fun and smart breakdown of the three biggest Canadian and global business stories in less than 10 minutes. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.