Executive Loneliness: Breaking the Silence with Nick Jonsson | Episode 477
Description
In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer welcomes Nick Jonsson, TEDx speaker and best-selling author of Executive Loneliness (š www.nickjonsson.com). Together, they dive deep into the hidden struggles of high-achieving professionals, particularly the silent epidemic of executive isolation and burnout.
Nick shares his personal journeyāfrom corporate success to personal collapse and eventual transformationāhighlighting the importance of vulnerability, community, and authentic connection. Listeners will hear about the shift from external validation to inner fulfillment, the difference between pleasure and joy, and the power of accepting support rather than resisting it.
Jim and Nick explore mindfulness through the lens of the 12-step recovery model, the concept of āvulnerability muscles,ā and how active listening and presence can foster healing and growth. Nickās message is one of hope, resilience, and the importance of showing upāboth for ourselves and others.
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the pressures of success, struggling with isolation, or seeking a more connected and meaningful life.
š Learn more about Nick at www.nickjonsson.com
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