Mental Health, Cope Notes and Calm-Down Playlists (ft. Johnny Crowder | Keynote Speaker | Founder & CEO, Cope Notes)

No More Bad Events

Title:

Mental Health, Cope Notes and Calm-Down Playlists (ft. Johnny Crowder | Keynote Speaker | Founder & CEO, Cope Notes)

Guest Bio:

A self-proclaimed brain changer and keynote, Johnny is a suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support. Since his first keynote in 2011, Johnny's refreshingly candid perspective has attracted praise from hundreds of outlets, including Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and CNN World.

Opening Quote:

"If you don't address the individual pain points of the attendees, they will still leave hungry."

Summary:

In this episode, Johnny Crowder, a highly popular keynote speaker and mental health care advocate, discusses the crucial role of addressing mental health openly, particularly in the workplace. Crowder, who has a personal history of mental health challenges, emphasizes how vulnerability can foster stronger connections and understanding within professional settings. The episode delves into ways event professionals can integrate mental health into their programs, underscoring the positive impact it can have on both attendees and organizers.

Scott and Johnny explore the shifting attitudes among executives towards more authentic discussions on mental health, reflecting a broader trend of embracing personal stories within professional spaces. Crowder shares insights into practical strategies for managing stress and avoiding burnout, such as using physical loci of control and creating music playlists to foster calm.

Furthermore, they discuss the Cope Notes program, founded by Crowder, which aims to provide ongoing support beyond his speaking engagements. This episode highlights the importance of introducing and normalizing mental health talks in various professional environments to facilitate not only individual well-being but also collective improvement in workplace culture.

Whether leading corporate wellness training or touring with his Billboard-charting heavy metal band, Prison, his infectious positivity and firsthand experience with multiple diagnoses uniquely equip him to provide realistic insight and inspiration amidst the pains of hardship with care, levity, and unconventional wit. You gotta hear this to believe it!

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ABOUT THE HOST:

A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.

As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he’s explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He’s uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn’t like to laugh?

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SHOW CREDITS:

Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.com

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