Gordon Watson, the former CEO and current chairman of AXA Asia, shares his journey from corporate leadership to becoming an advocate for mental health in the workplace. He discusses the importance of mental wellness for achieving better business outcomes and how leaders can implement effective strategies to support their teams. Gordon explains his work with One Mind and the development of an index to measure mental health practices in companies. Tune in to hear Gordon break down how positive mental health culture can lead to improved performance and a more engaged workforce!

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - A Warm Welcome: Embracing Open Dialogue
• 00:01:05 - From Scotland to CEO: Gordon's Global Career Path
• 00:02:52 - Advocating for Mental Health: A Personal and Professional Mission
• 00:04:06 - The CEO's Take on Mental Health in the Workplace
• 00:06:28 - Measuring Mental Health: Developing a Global Index
• 00:12:30 - Leadership and Culture: Building a Better Company
• 00:19:30 - Personal Mental Health Practices: Breathing and Beyond
• 00:21:53 - The Tuesday Afternoon Philosophy: A Life Guiding Principle
• 00:28:28 - Balancing Life and Work: Practical Tips from Gordon
• 00:31:47 - Closing Thoughts: The King of My Now

Links and Resources:

• Gordon on LinkedIn
• AXA
• Andrew on LinkedIn
• Andrew on Twitter/X

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