E 152: Mental Health and Executive Loneliness - Nick Jonsson
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Today’s international guest on The Speak Up with Laura Camacho Podcast is Nick Jonsson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of one of Asia’s premier executive networking organizations, Executives’ Global Network (EGN) Singapore. EGN is a confidential peer group platform that supports senior executives through structured conversations, deep connection, and shared learning. With more than 600 senior leaders and business owners in its Singapore network alone, EGN has become a trusted space for leaders to speak openly about the pressures of leadership—something many do not experience anywhere else in their professional lives.
Nick is also the bestselling author of Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World, a book that has resonated deeply with leaders around the globe. Drawing from both research and intensely personal experiences, Nick sheds light on the often-hidden epidemic of executive loneliness—a reality that affects high performers far more than most people realize.
In this inspiring episode, Nick and Laura explore why so many executives struggle silently despite appearing confident, capable, and successful on the outside. Nick explains how senior leaders are often surrounded by people yet lack genuine connection, creating a gap where stress, anxiety, and self-doubt can grow unchecked. He shares his own journey of hitting rock bottom and the pivotal turning point that led him to understand the urgency of addressing emotional well-being at the leadership level.
Throughout the conversation, Nick walks listeners through the five practical pathways he developed to help leaders climb out of isolation: acknowledgment, connection, structured support, reframing identity, and disciplined, sustainable habits. He emphasizes that overcoming executive loneliness is not simply about reducing stress—it’s about fundamentally rebuilding the mental, emotional, and social frameworks that allow leaders to thrive.
Nick also highlights the powerful link between well-being and organizational success. When leaders feel isolated or emotionally drained, it affects decision-making, team dynamics, and company culture. But when leaders prioritize connection, vulnerability, and holistic well-being, they create healthier workplaces and stronger, more resilient teams.
This episode is a reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of mental health. Nick’s message is one of hope, practical guidance, and the belief that with the right support, leaders can perform at a high level while living a grounded, connected, and fulfilling life.
Published: 2022-05-25
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