The Courageous Leaders Club

020 Brie Stewart: Recognising High Functioning Depression and Ways to Cope

May 12, 2022 Joanna Howes Season 3 Episode 20
The Courageous Leaders Club
020 Brie Stewart: Recognising High Functioning Depression and Ways to Cope
Show Notes

Brie Stewart is a Creative Director, formerly at Wunderman Thompson


In this episode Brie talks openly about her experience with high functioning depression, the importance of talking about it, and the support she received from the industry when she did.


She also shares how she became a better leader by no longer trying to be a hero, unlearning past behaviours and saying no.


Brie is an award winning Creative Director with over 13 years experience including working at esteemed Public Relations Agency Edelman, and the advertising agencies Ogilvy, Clemenger BBDO, and most recently Wunderman Thompson.


This episode is filled with so much wisdom, insights and important messages, and really is a must listen for all creative leaders.



Topics covered include: 

  • How to be comfortable with not being perfect
  • The courage to say “I’m not ok”
  • Being busy is not a badge of honour
  • There is a ‘no’ in every ‘yes’
  • The courage to be disliked



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