1) The document discusses a founders support circle that aims to develop authentic connections and provide a safe space for founders to be vulnerable, seek advice, and have meaningful conversations. 2) It highlights statistics showing entrepreneurs are more likely to suffer from mental health issues like depression, ADHD, addiction, and bipolar disorder. 3) The circle provides communication exercises for participants to observe and share about times they feel least supported, see each other, and share their highs and lows of the day with empathy.

1. Founders Connect
Sharing Support Circle
(Developing founder resilience through safe sharing)
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2. 1. Develop authentic connections
2. Be vulnerable, seek advice or just listen in a safe, facilitated space
3. Participate in communication exercises & meaningful conversations
How you can benefit most today:

3. 👉 http://foundersconnect.co/podcast 👈
Anf & Cindy:
● Struggled with juggling business
& relationship
● Worked & travelled for 18
months as digital nomads
● Mission: To awaken the spirit of
entrepreneurship and lifelong
learning opportunities for all

4. The statistics
Entrepreneurs are...
(source: forbes)

5. 2x
More likely to suffer from depression

6. 6x
More likely to have ADHD

7. 2x
More likely to struggle with addiction

8. 11x
More likely to receive a bipolar diagnosis.

9. 9 Ways to
improve your
mental health
1) Anticipate & Prepare
2) Have a Strong Support Network
3) Sleep
4) Take Time Out
5) Eat Smart
6) Exercise and Meditate
7) Journal
8) Look Outside of Yourself for perspective
9) Talk to a professional

10. All participants are free to use the information received,
but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s),
nor that of any other participant,
may be revealed.
Please Observe
Chatham House Rule...

11. Where or when do you feel least supported?
Activity #1: Group share

12. Feel the connection
Activity #2:

13. What did you observe?

14. Eye see you
Activity #3:

15. What did you observe?

16. Share your high -low
1. Person A: Ask your partner to share best part of the day (high), and the most disappointing (low)
2. Partner B: Listen & wait until they’re finished. Then respond with empathy (but DO NOT SOLVE the problem)
3. Switch roles and repeat
(3 rounds)
Activity #4:

17. What did you observe?

18. Got a Question?

19. BONUS: Worksheet
👉 http://foundersconnect.co/communicate 👈