Charlie Winton, Improving Mental Health: A Startup Founder's Journey
- S4E232
- 1:04:45
- September 17th 2024
In this conversation, Andrew Turner interviews Charlie Winton, founder of OK Positive, about his journey as a startup founder and his mission to help people improve their mental health. They also discuss the importance of self-awareness, dealing with rejection, and the challenges of implementing effective well-being strategies in corporate environments. Charlie discusses the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace. He emphasizes the need for personalized and accessible support, using technology to provide individuals with the tools and resources they need to improve their mental health. He also highlights the role of AI in alleviating repetitive tasks and allowing humans to focus on creativity and collaboration. He shares his experience of incorporating his business in Malta and the potential for growth in the well-being industry. He emphasises the importance of motivation and individualised approaches to well-being, rather than setting generic goals or targets.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Funny Story
04:01 Charlie's Journey and the Birth of OK Positive
06:04 Understanding Mental Health Issues
10:33 Triggering Events and the Importance of Change
18:02 Combining Mental Health and Startup Founder Challenges
25:33 Well-Being Strategies in Corporate Environments
28:50 The Effectiveness of Well-Being Surveys and Interventions
32:16 Streamlining Processes and Providing Instant Support
32:40 Personalised and Accessible Support
34:07 The Role of Technology and AI
35:43 Growth Opportunities in the Well-being Industry
52:42 Motivation and Individualised Approaches
Links
https://www.okpositive.org/download
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