“There’s lots of ways we can show kindness, I think that goes a long way to supporting our mental health and wellbeing during these times”

Jonny Jacobs is the Financial Director of Starbucks, a Trustee for the Mental Health Foundation and an Advisory Board Member for Mental Health summit Mad World.

Jonny is passionate about engaging with businesses on the topic of mental health, challenging stigma and ensuring leadership is inclusive and purposeful, creating psychological safety in times of upheaval.

We discuss his childhood and how he became an advocate for Mental Health and his history raising awareness on the subject.

We touch on topics such as:

• How mental health conversations have evolved over the years
  
• Childhood adversity and influences
  
• Building resilience and resourcefulness
  
• Businesses and mental health
  
• The need for businesses to be authentic
  
• Line Management & mental health
  
• Leading by example in companies
  
• Encouraging kindness
  
• Remote working and supporting healthy cultures
  
• Psychological safety points and the need for empathy
  

Connect with Jonny and learn more about his work at:  Mental Health Foundation , linkedIn , Twitter