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How to Discover True Identity and Belonging with Neil Jinks

Optimising Leader Brilliance · 2025-12-03 · 1h 29m

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Content warning: This episode discusses suicide &mental health challenges. Leadership coaching often raises one tough question: How doI handle this difficult conversation & what do I say because I fear rejection? Imagine the courage it takes to tell your family you’re gay.I’m joined once again by the inspiring Neil Jinks. Following the overwhelmingly positive response to his last podcast, we connected again to talk more deeply. Neil opens up about the challenges he’s faced coming out asa gay man, including moments when suicide felt like the only way out. He shares his pivotal identity moments & how he learned to belong & become the best version of himself. He offers hopeful, practical tips for leading a happy & successful work-life. What You Will Learn: Discover how childhood experiences & family expectations can shape our adult lives and how to breakfree from limiting beliefs. Hear a powerful, honest account of embracing true identity, overcoming isolation, & building asupportive community. Neil’s brave and candid conversation with his father will touch your heart. Actionable strategies for resilience, self-acceptance, & redefining what success means to you.

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