Open Minded

Introducing: Open Minded

Open Minded

Show Notes

Sir John Kirwan sits down for intimate conversations with incredible and inspiring leaders from all walks of life in our new podcast.

JK, who has been the face of mental health in New Zealand for over 20 years, gets in-depth with every guest on their own wellbeing stories, what keeps them well, and how they are prioritising and championing wellbeing in their organisations and communities.

Sure to entertain, inspire and provoke ideas, JK tackles mental wellbeing in the only way he can. Welcome to Open Minded.

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