In this episode, my colleague Ken—an SVP who has been at Gilead for 37-years—opens up about his personal and professional journey. Some might feel intimidated by people in leadership but this episode highlights that many of us, independent of our job title, grapple with similar struggles, dreams, and motivations.

Ken shares his story which includes losing three father figures over the course of his life. As a father himself, one of his greatest challenges has been supporting his daughter through her experience with depression. This hit home with me as my mother’s depression played a pivotal role in my childhood and spilled over into my adult relationships and experiences.

Through it all, Ken reminds me that growth, connection, and resilience aren’t determined by your job title—they’re part of being human.