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How Vulnerability Became an Innovation Superpower at Google - Newton Cheng
Newton Cheng, Director of Health and Performance at Google, joins us live from the Global Innovation Forum in London to share his powerful journey of embracing vulnerability. In this heartfelt episode, Newton opens up about his personal struggles with mental health, the pivotal moment that changed his life, and how vulnerability became a superpower for leadership and innovation. Learn why authenticity is essential for creating psychological safety, resilience, and connection in the workplace—and beyond.
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00:01 What Does Health and Performance Mean at Google?
01:10 Newton’s Mission to Advocate for Mental Health
02:09 The Turning Point: A Vulnerable Moment in a Team Meeting
03:34 How Authenticity Changed Workplace Conversations on Mental Health
04:24 Breaking Down in Front of Senior Leadership: A Moment of Courage
06:00 How a Life-Changing Moment Reshaped Newton’s Career
07:12 Struggling with Burnout and the Journey to Healing
08:47 The Critical Moment of Truth and Rewriting the Narrative
10:27 Turning Pain Into Purpose: Helping Others Through Vulnerability
12:28 The Heavy Mask of Hiding Mental Health Struggles
13:15 Why Healing Is a Journey, Not a Destination
14:26 Vulnerability as an Innovation Superpower for Leadership
16:12 Final Thoughts: Embracing Vulnerability and Empowering Others
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By Unmatched Brands GmbH.Newton Cheng, Director of Health and Performance at Google, joins us live from the Global Innovation Forum in London to share his powerful journey of embracing vulnerability. In this heartfelt episode, Newton opens up about his personal struggles with mental health, the pivotal moment that changed his life, and how vulnerability became a superpower for leadership and innovation. Learn why authenticity is essential for creating psychological safety, resilience, and connection in the workplace—and beyond.
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00:01 What Does Health and Performance Mean at Google?
01:10 Newton’s Mission to Advocate for Mental Health
02:09 The Turning Point: A Vulnerable Moment in a Team Meeting
03:34 How Authenticity Changed Workplace Conversations on Mental Health
04:24 Breaking Down in Front of Senior Leadership: A Moment of Courage
06:00 How a Life-Changing Moment Reshaped Newton’s Career
07:12 Struggling with Burnout and the Journey to Healing
08:47 The Critical Moment of Truth and Rewriting the Narrative
10:27 Turning Pain Into Purpose: Helping Others Through Vulnerability
12:28 The Heavy Mask of Hiding Mental Health Struggles
13:15 Why Healing Is a Journey, Not a Destination
14:26 Vulnerability as an Innovation Superpower for Leadership
16:12 Final Thoughts: Embracing Vulnerability and Empowering Others
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Follow Oana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oana-leonte/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/oanaoleonte/
Follow Unmtchd.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theunmtchd
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theunmtchd/
🚀 Explore the world of future innovation and creativity: https://giflondon.com/
Sponsors:
Global Innovation Forum GIF - https://giflondon.com/
Appinio - https://www.appinio.com/en/
Want to lead, not follow? Sign up for actionable insights from industry leaders: www.theunmtchd.com
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