Mental Health at Work

Indra’s relationship was faltering. As anxiety clouded his thoughts, he fell behind on workplace targets and felt the previous love for his role slipping away. He was about to experience his first panic attack—right in the middle of a sales call.

Created as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, exploring Oliva users’ most common wellbeing focus: anxiety.

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Godard Abel, CEO & Co-founder of G2, reflects on how his early career was shrouded by a dark cloud of fear and anxiety—and how discovering the framework of conscious leadership transformed his approach to work, his mental health, and his life.

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Peter Mann, Founder and CEO at Oransi, shares his experience of a late autism diagnosis, how it’s helped his work stand out, and how greater workplace equity helps everyone—not just neurodivergent people.

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Molly Johnson-Jones, CEO & Co-founder of Flexa Careers, talks about the challenges of living & working with a long-term health condition, what flexible working really means, and why companies shouldn’t just allow flexibility—but truly enable it.

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Laura Skinner, Chief People Officer at Tempo, shares why founders should embrace hiring employees with greater knowledge than them, and what it was like fighting for company culture at a business ‘waiting for a lawsuit to happen’.

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Fred Destin, venture capitalist and Founder of Stride.VC, shares how startup culture has glamorised grind, why he’s aiming to be more present in every interaction, and why empathy and communication aren’t just soft skills for managers—they’re essential.

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Mel Murphy, People Lead at birdie, shares her experience of PTSD & postnatal depression, why lockdown was one of the best things that happened to her, and how companies can properly support people taking parental leave.

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Ryan Bonnici, CMO at Gympass, shares how innovative psychedelic treatments have transformed his mental health, and how his openness has encouraged a proactive approach to wellbeing among his team.

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Tamara Quintela, People & Experience Specialist at Toqio, shares how therapy helped her unpick the traumatic memories of her childhood, and how she now encourages her team to be open about their experiences and seek support.

Quick note for listeners: this episode briefly mentions situations involving domestic abuse.

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Claudia Ceke, Head of People & Culture at Tailify, shares her experience of escaping workaholism and why you don’t always need an answer for someone who’s struggling—you just need to make space for them.

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