Gary Parsons
Selfish Leaders Win | The Selfish Speaker, Facilitator & Mentor | Helping leaders and founders handle pressure, lead with clarity, and build performance that lasts Hello, I’m Gary Parsons, a dedicated Leadership Mental Health Advocate and Inspirational Speaker, committed to “Leading Minds, Shaping Futures.” With a personal journey marked by overcoming Bell’s Palsy at 18 and navigating through the
12/05/2026
This morning I was live on BBC Radio Derby talking about Bell’s Palsy, the masks we wear, and why Face Equality Week and Mental Health Awareness Week falling in the same week feels like a moment.
Twenty years of hiding. One week of being completely visible 💛
Thank you to for having me and to , for everything you are doing this week!
This is the campaign film I have been part of for Face Equality Week, which starts today.
Please watch & share it 🙏 And think about the last time you said something about someone’s appearance without thinking twice.
Think Before You Speak.
07/05/2026
You’ll take a break once this project is done.
You said that last quarter too.
Most leaders aren’t struggling because they’re not good enough. They’re struggling because they’ve been running on empty for so long they’ve forgotten what full feels like.
Six signs it’s happening to you. 👆
None of these are weakness. They’re warning signs.
The leaders who catch them early are the ones who keep performing. The ones who ignore them eventually can’t.
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I’m Gary. I help senior leaders perform sustainably - without burning out the person doing the leading. If this landed, follow me or send me a message.
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