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The Dark Side of Success: Burnout and Mental Health in Silicon Valley with Andy Johns, Clues.Life
They say success comes at a price, but what about the hidden toll it takes on the minds of those who dare to dream big?
Andy Johns is a former Tech Exec and VC who spent the last 15 years investing in and driving growth for some of the biggest tech brands including Facebook, Twitter and Quora, as well as Wealthfront, where he was also president.
After several years of working through psychological pain stemming from childhood trauma, Andy left it all to become a mental health advocate and a writer at Clues.Life. Now, he's on a mission to help others heal from emotional pain, transform themselves and discover their life’s purpose.
In this session, Andy will dive into the raw reality of mental health and the stigma that has kept it locked away for far too long.
Specifically, Andy discusses:
- The reason for leaving Silicon Valley and becoming a mental health advocate.
- How to uncover deep internal issues within yourself.
- Why communities need to be more open about mental health.
- Common health challenges for tech employees.
- How to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work/life balance.
Andy Johns - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjohns/
Learn more at https://tractionconf.io
Learn more about Clues.Life at https://www.clues.life/
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