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Courage, Compassion and Commitment to a Better World with Jetha Devapura
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Born in Sri Lanka with limited career options, Jetha's perfectionist tendencies and cultural isolation triggered mental health challenges early on. His parents' courageous move to Australia provided new opportunities but also difficulties adapting.
Jetha battled obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety in silence for years, with the conditions significantly impacting his life. He felt shame about the disorders and suffered alone, without openly seeking help, even as he advanced his corporate career.
Grappling with OCD forced Jetha to redefine success beyond corporate achievements. He recognized the importance of building self-worth, not relying only on external validation. Authenticity and self-compassion became key, even as he continued professional advancement.
A pivotal moment for Jetha was an encounter with cancer patients sleeping on hospital floors in Sri Lanka. It reignited Jetha's childhood aspiration to help others and he launched a naïve but persistent effort to make a difference through fundraising.
Jetha's 20-year philanthropic journey establishing a cancer transit home, lifeline centre, and other initiatives in Sri Lanka gave rise to the Courage, Compassion and Commitment (CCC) Foundation. These three virtues guided his life and work.
Jetha's mental health experiences and philanthropy shaped his focus on psychological resilience - the ability to "bounce with and bounce off adversity." He emphasized building self-worth, psychological safety, strong relationships and having realistic expectations for thriving despite challenges.
At age 56, Jetha boldly restarted his career to share his insights on mental well-being. His "Let's Talk" program and CCC Foundation aim to foster honest conversations, reduce stigma and help people feel seen, heard and valued.
"A simple conversation can be the difference between an end or a beginning".
My passion is to make it a beginning by enabling everyone to feel SEEN, HEARD and VALUED. Feeling valued fundamental for our emotional wellbeing and our ability to connect, learn and contribute.
Contact
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jetha-devapura-576a2a6
Website: https://letstalkprogram.org/
*****
We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes.
Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group.
If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact
We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories!
Warmly,
The Kintsugi Heroes team
YouTube || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn || Website
Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie
This episode of Kintsugi Heroes was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at cbf.org.au.
107 episoade
Manage episode 438012147 series 3425528
Born in Sri Lanka with limited career options, Jetha's perfectionist tendencies and cultural isolation triggered mental health challenges early on. His parents' courageous move to Australia provided new opportunities but also difficulties adapting.
Jetha battled obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety in silence for years, with the conditions significantly impacting his life. He felt shame about the disorders and suffered alone, without openly seeking help, even as he advanced his corporate career.
Grappling with OCD forced Jetha to redefine success beyond corporate achievements. He recognized the importance of building self-worth, not relying only on external validation. Authenticity and self-compassion became key, even as he continued professional advancement.
A pivotal moment for Jetha was an encounter with cancer patients sleeping on hospital floors in Sri Lanka. It reignited Jetha's childhood aspiration to help others and he launched a naïve but persistent effort to make a difference through fundraising.
Jetha's 20-year philanthropic journey establishing a cancer transit home, lifeline centre, and other initiatives in Sri Lanka gave rise to the Courage, Compassion and Commitment (CCC) Foundation. These three virtues guided his life and work.
Jetha's mental health experiences and philanthropy shaped his focus on psychological resilience - the ability to "bounce with and bounce off adversity." He emphasized building self-worth, psychological safety, strong relationships and having realistic expectations for thriving despite challenges.
At age 56, Jetha boldly restarted his career to share his insights on mental well-being. His "Let's Talk" program and CCC Foundation aim to foster honest conversations, reduce stigma and help people feel seen, heard and valued.
"A simple conversation can be the difference between an end or a beginning".
My passion is to make it a beginning by enabling everyone to feel SEEN, HEARD and VALUED. Feeling valued fundamental for our emotional wellbeing and our ability to connect, learn and contribute.
Contact
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jetha-devapura-576a2a6
Website: https://letstalkprogram.org/
*****
We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes.
Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group.
If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact
We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories!
Warmly,
The Kintsugi Heroes team
YouTube || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn || Website
Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie
This episode of Kintsugi Heroes was made possible with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at cbf.org.au.
107 episoade
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