Jamie McKean on Tech, Mental Health & the Power of Pause
In this episode of SoundBits, Kim Groshek welcomes Jamie McKean for a candid conversation about purpose, technology, and mental health. Jamie shares his journey from running a tech business to shaping products for a social impact organization in New Zealand, helping frontline workers better serve communities in need. Kim opens up about her masterminds and her signature concept, the pause, which emerged as a powerful mental health tool. Together, they explore how tech, empathy, and intention-driven leadership can clear internal and external chaos to create lasting change.
SoundBits podcast · Kim Groshek, Jamie McKean
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Show Notes
Jamie discusses his transition into social impact work, supporting mental health and rehabilitation efforts through tech
The mission behind Kim's mastermind groups: supporting innovators, forward sprinters, and community leaders
The pause: what it is, how it works, and why it's a gateway to healing
Bridging technology with human-first solutions in the nonprofit and spiritual realms
Jamie’s personal motivation to support mental health based on family experience
How lived experiences equip us with tools to quietly lead and support others
A reflection on soft skills, empathy, and intentional innovation
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