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Building Resilience for Entrepreneurs: Mental Health Strategies for Founders
Starting and growing a business is a thrilling journey. But it’s also a rollercoaster of emotions, challenges, and unexpected twists. I know firsthand how easy it is to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or even isolated. That’s why building resilience is not just a nice-to-have skill; it’s essential for your long-term success and well-being. Resilience helps you bounce back from setbacks, stay focused on your goals, and maintain your mental clarity even when the pressure is high.

Johan Östlin
Dec 16, 20254 min read
What VINNA Coaching Actually Involves (And Why It Works)
Leaders often carry a heavy mental load. The mind feels crowded, pressure mounts, and moments of self-doubt creep in. Switching off seems impossible. Reactivity takes over, and clarity slips away just when it’s needed most. This is not a sign of weakness but a common experience among founders, CEOs, and high performers. The challenge is how to navigate this inner turbulence without losing direction or energy. VINNA's coaching addresses these struggles by combining clinical ps

Johan Östlin
Nov 13, 20253 min read
The Power of Clarity in Leadership: Cultivating Calm Amidst Chaos
Many leaders I meet describe a similar inner experience: when pressure rises, their minds start to feel full. Thoughts speed up. The internal noise gets louder. Motivation wavers. Doubt shows up in moments where it rarely used to. Clarity slips away right when they need it most. This tends to happen at precisely the wrong time: when deadlines are tight, decisions matter, and others are depending on them. And because most leaders are used to solving challenges through effort,

Johan Östlin
Nov 13, 20255 min read
What Is Performance Psychology – And Why It Matters for Leaders
Most leaders I meet aren’t overwhelmed by the work itself, it’s everything that happens in their head between the work. The constant thinking, the second-guessing, the feeling that you should be a little clearer, a little calmer, a little more “on top of things” than you currently feel. It’s incredibly common, even if it's rarely talked about. This is where performance psychology comes in and can be useful. As someone who has spent years blending psychological insight with le

Johan Östlin
Nov 13, 20254 min read
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