Unlocking Mental Wellness: How Joy Fuels Resilience, Leadership, and Sustainable Performance

Описание: What if mental wellness isn’t about pushing harder—but about leading differently?

In this episode of the How Right Now podcast, Nicole Van Valen - licensed marriage and family therapist, keynote speaker, and author of The Joyful Leader® - shares a powerful reframe of resilience, leadership, and mental well-being.

Drawing from her experience in behavioral health, corporate leadership, and professional performance, Nicole explains why joy is not a “nice to have,” but a core strategy for sustainable mental wellness - especially for leaders, clinicians, and high-achieving professionals navigating burnout, pressure, and constant change.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

Why traditional resilience models are failing today’s leaders

How joy supports emotional regulation, clarity, and confidence under pressure

What leaders and organizations can start doing now to improve mental wellness

How the Ready–Set–Go® framework helps leaders reset, not power through

This episode is for leaders, clinicians, HR professionals, and anyone committed to building mental wellness that actually lasts.

About Nicole Van Valen
Nicole Van Valen is a licensed therapist, executive advisor, and keynote speaker specializing in Joy Powered Performance™. She works with organizations across healthcare, corporate, and nonprofit sectors to strengthen leadership well-being, resilience, and culture.

Learn more: https://nicolevanvalen.com

Speaking & keynotes: https://nicolevanvalen.com/speaking