This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other’s stories – of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
In this episode, you’ll meet Dr Julian Nesbitt, a GP-turned-tech-entrepreneur who refused to accept the broken state of mental healthcare and decided to rebuild it from the inside out.
He shares how spotting a simple but painful gap in patient access led him to create a platform that’s now transforming mental health support across entire countries.
Leaders will appreciate his raw honesty about resilience, hiring the right people, and learning to step back so the vision can scale.
His story is a masterclass in reinventing yourself, embracing discomfort, and using technology to solve real human problems.
If you’re navigating growth, change, or the weight of big decisions, this conversation will give you both clarity and courage.
You can find Dr Julian Nesbitt at the links below
In the interview, Dr Julian shares
- “I wasn’t meant to be doing what I do today — I’m living an impossible life, reinvented multiple times over.”
- “The biggest gap I saw as a GP wasn’t expertise, it was access — people were waiting far too long for the help they needed.”
- “Technology isn’t just a tool; it’s the bridge that finally connects patients to timely, personalized mental healthcare.”
- “Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster, but resilience and learning by doing are what keep you on the ride.”
- “Bring people together who complement each other — that’s the real engine behind meaningful innovation.”
- “Scaling a company means stepping back from the day-to-day and stepping into the bigger vision.”
- “Our mission is simple: try and help as many people as you can, wherever they are in the world.”
- “AI-driven tools can democratize mental healthcare and bring support to communities that have never had access before.”
- “Cold-water skiing and reiki keep me grounded — balance fuels my ability to lead and create.”
- “Comfort is the enemy of greatness. Mediocrity is a choice, and so is excellence.”