Voices 47 - "I Had a Total Psychological Break": Ex-BCG on Workplace Mental Health, Overachievers & Redefining Success
Tue Jan 27 2026
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In this episode our host Edilsa Bueno, talks with Michael Stutts.
Michael Stutts built a career most would envy, rising through Boston Consulting Group to senior executive roles in consumer brands. Behind the accolades, though, was a private struggle: overachievement, imposter syndrome, and the relentless pressure to prove his worth. Now a mental health advocate, he opens up in this episode about the moments that almost broke him, the coping mechanisms he relied on, and how he ultimately rebuilt his life and career by embracing authenticity and self-validation.
He is a senior client service leader and corporate executive with deep experience across consumer industries. He has served as Chief Brand Officer at Dollar Shave Club, Chief Customer Officer at Bloomin’ Brands, and Chief Marketing Officer at Azamara Cruises, after becoming partner at Boston Consulting Group. He has led brand strategy, organizational transformation, and large-scale growth initiatives for over 30 consumer brands.
For a deeper look at his journey—from boardroom to breakdown and back—pick up his book "There’s No Room Service at the Psych Ward: From Boardroom to Breakdown and Back" on Amazon.
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Join our newsletter! Our community insights, global commerce perspectives, sent to your inbox every Weekend: https://evolvecommunity.beehiiv.com/subscribe Want to join the #01 community of senior commerce leaders spanning 48 markets? Request your application today: https://www.evolve-community.com/ In this episode our host Edilsa Bueno, talks with Michael Stutts. Michael Stutts built a career most would envy, rising through Boston Consulting Group to senior executive roles in consumer brands. Behind the accolades, though, was a private struggle: overachievement, imposter syndrome, and the relentless pressure to prove his worth. Now a mental health advocate, he opens up in this episode about the moments that almost broke him, the coping mechanisms he relied on, and how he ultimately rebuilt his life and career by embracing authenticity and self-validation. He is a senior client service leader and corporate executive with deep experience across consumer industries. He has served as Chief Brand Officer at Dollar Shave Club, Chief Customer Officer at Bloomin’ Brands, and Chief Marketing Officer at Azamara Cruises, after becoming partner at Boston Consulting Group. He has led brand strategy, organizational transformation, and large-scale growth initiatives for over 30 consumer brands. For a deeper look at his journey—from boardroom to breakdown and back—pick up his book "There’s No Room Service at the Psych Ward: From Boardroom to Breakdown and Back" on Amazon. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!