How to Get Support as a CEO or Executive Without Carrying It All Alone
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Takeaways
- Behind every leader, every CEO, and every person putting on a facade, there is a human trying to get through something.
- Looking tough and put together on the outside can hide real hurt on the inside, and many leaders learn to do it well.
- We are not wired as humans to go it alone. Asking for help is a starting point, not a weakness.
- Support can take many forms: a counselor, a trusted friend, an outside coach or advisor, or a retreat where someone can hold space for you.
- Gratitude and grief can exist together. Your life can be good and your heart can still feel heavy, and both are okay.
- Taking care of your own self-worth and self-love comes first, before you can flip the matrix in any area of your life.
In one of her most personal episodes yet, Sandy Wolff sets aside strategy and frameworks to talk about something every leader eventually faces: hard times. She reminds listeners that behind every leader, every CEO, and every facade, there is sadness and a human being working through something. People often tell Sandy she is tough and that they could never handle what she has overcome. Her honest answer is that we have all been through traumas and tragic seasons, and that many leaders, herself included, learn to look put together and speak charismatically on the outside while hurting on the inside.
From there, Sandy speaks directly about the old stigma around getting help. She shares that she lost her aunt to suicide when she was in middle school, and that no one saw it coming. Often we know people are struggling without knowing how deep the hurt goes. Sandy is clear that she is not a licensed psychologist. She is speaking as someone who has been through hard times and who is an advocate for getting the support we need, whether that is a counselor, a friend, or someone who can listen without judgment.
Sandy also shares what has helped her: counseling, retreats, and people who can hold space. She invites listeners to find the kind of support that feels aligned for them, reminds them that perfection and daily happiness are not the goal, and offers a personal open door. If you are at your wit's end and do not know where to start, she will help you find the right people and make that first call.