Former Corporate Manager Turned Therapist Reveals Inner Struggles of Slovak Business Leaders

Michal Bača, a psychology graduate who spent twenty years in various corporate management positions before returning to therapeutic practice, has opened up about the psychological pressures faced by business executives in Slovakia. In an interview for the podcast Tridsiatnik, Bača shared his personal experiences of fear and stress during his management career, including moments when he was afraid of being physically confronted by colleagues or superiors. Now working as a therapist, Bača frequently counsels other executives who seek help for similar workplace pressures. His transition from the corporate world back to psychology provides unique insight into the mental health challenges that Slovak managers face but rarely discuss publicly. The interview sheds light on what Bača describes as the often hidden 'inner world' of management, revealing the personal costs of high-pressure leadership roles in Slovakia's business environment.