After years of hustling to grow her business, Rachel Nelson realized she needed to make a change. The Detroit-based designer got serious about her own professional reset with the help of a coach—then tapped that same coach to work with her team. The goal? A work environment that puts mental health first.
What made you want to prioritize your team’s mental health?
Not to toot my own horn, but I am a high achiever. I want to be challenged. Before I founded Concetti eight years ago, I was part of work cultures that looked at people like me and said, “This one works hard. Let’s rope her in.” Suddenly you’re working evenings, then weekends, and not ever getting a break or being compensated for your time. I’ve been in those environments, and you burn out and it creates resentment.
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