In this episode, I’m joined by Steve Hoblyn for a thoughtful, honest conversation about leadership, mental health, and what happens when life forces us to stop pretending we’re fine.
We talk about burnout, identity, recovery, and why so many workplaces still reach for surface-level fixes when what people actually need is real human connection.
We also get into the power of slowing down, asking better questions, and leading with more courage and less performance.
Steve shares his own story with so much generosity, and this one really stayed with me. It’s the kind of conversation that makes you pause, think, and maybe lead a little differently tomorrow.
Highlights:
(01:36) – Steve shares the personal story that took him from corporate HR into mental health work
(15:17) – Why businesses love quick fixes, and why real change takes much longer
(25:38) – The powerful shift from asking what is wrong with you to what happened to you
(36:49) – Why mental health struggles can become part of the bigger adventure of life
(46:07) – The healing practices Steve tried, and the ones that genuinely changed things for him
(49:12) – The brave conversation every leader should be ready to have with someone on their team
Connect with Steve:
https://www.igallos.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehoblyn/
