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David Ko

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β€œI am the most stressed out CEO you will ever meet... because every second of every day, someone is turning to us for help.”

β€” David Ko
APR 7, 2026WaitWhat

The β€œmost stressed” wellness CEO, with Calm’s David Ko

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    Leadership must embrace mental health initiatives

    β€œIf it's not embraced at the leadership level, I think things can get muted or it's just another benefit.”

    β€” David Ko
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    Vulnerability is a critical leadership strength

    β€œI do try to practice what I preach. And the biggest thing that I do is I try to be very vulnerable in front of them.”

    β€” David Ko
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    Executives face immense hidden stress levels

    β€œMany of them said, no, they didn't feel safe yet to have these conversations in more of a public format.”

    β€” David Ko
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    Mental health is a global systemic movement

    β€œIt's really not just about one individual, one company. It's really more about how do you create more of a movement.”

    β€” David Ko
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    Calm users drive constant CEO pressure

    β€œI am the most stressed out CEO you will ever meet... because every second of every day, someone is turning to us for help.”

    β€” David Ko