Success Leaves Clues: Ep175 with guest Cory Chadwick, Founder & CEO of The Mental Gym

Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald

Cory Chadwick is the Founder and CEO of The Mental Gym, a digital platform offering trainer-led group classes that help organizations and their people become their best selves.

The conversation begins as Cory shares his journey and the importance of proactive mental health. His passion for mental fitness and training stems from his own experiences with mental health crises in his family. He emphasizes the need to address the stigma surrounding mental health and highlights the impact it has on families. Cory also discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace and the benefits it brings to both individuals and organizations, as well as how the mental gym program works and its impact on personal and professional growth.

Key Takeaways

• Proactive mental health is essential for personal growth and overall well-being.
• The stigma surrounding mental health needs to be addressed to create a supportive environment.
• Prioritizing mental health in the workplace improves employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
• Leaders should recognize the business benefits of investing in mental health and create a culture that supports mental well-being.
• The sports community has successfully created a culture of mental fitness and serves as an example for other industries.
• The mental gym program focuses on building essential mental tools and habits through meaningful conversations and integration into real life.
• Measuring mental fitness requires a balance of qualitative and quantitative data, with a focus on how individuals feel and the positive changes they experience.
• The goal is to normalize mental health and make mental gym workouts as frequent as physical workouts.

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