Ep 34: Leading with Mental Vulnerabilities

In Episode 34, 🎙 Sis Ching Wi shares her journey of leading with mental illness. She highlights the importance of boundaries, compassion, and nurturing potential in leadership roles. Tune in for insights on authentic connection, equanimity, and self-compassion, and her heartfelt encouragement for those silently battling their mental health. 🌟💪 #Leadership #MentalHealth 🧠

Transcript: https://bit.ly/hol-ep-34

(00:00) Introductions
(01:21) Intersection between your personal journey with mental illness and your leadership role
(09:30) Leadership with boundaries and shared responsibilities
(15:24) Loving Kindness and Compassion as a leader - Developing authentic relationships and holding space for others
(17:40) Doing good by nurturing our teammates' potential
(19:58) Developing interconnectness and rejoicing in each other’s growth
(21:23) Practising equanimity to stay within a healthy emotional spectrum
(24:35) The “Take it Easy” Action Plan in 3-Steps - Reframing, Making it Fun, Self-Compassion
(26:35) Celebrating victories, lowering the ego, being more attuned to others
(29:25) Words of encouragement to all those who are suffering silently

Helpline: 

Counseling: https://www.ojoy.org

National Care Helpline: 1800-202-6868

SOS 24-hour Hotlines: 1800-221-4444

SOS 4-digit hotline: 1-767

Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019

Institute of Mental Health: 6389-2222 (24 hours)

Tinkle Friend:1800-274-4788 (for primary school-aged children)

Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin): 1800-353-5800

Resources to read: 

https://www.sos.org.sg/blog/i-want-to-help-someone-who-has-suicidal-thoughts

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-worried-about-someone-else/supporting-someone-suicidal-thoughts/

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Editor and transcriber of this episode: Cheryl Cheah, Susara Ng, Ke Hui Tee

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