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Chris Gimpel's Story - Breaking out of Banking and Booze
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In this episode, I sit down with Chris Gimpel, a corporate recovery advocate who’s here to share his powerful journey with alcohol.
From casual after-work drinks that felt like the norm to a dependency that crept up over years, Chris opens up about his experience in a drinking culture that blurred the lines between socialising and coping.
Together, we explore how alcohol impacts not just the individual but entire work cultures and sports communities. Chris shares insights into the highs and lows, and what finally pushed him to make a change.
If you've ever questioned your own relationship with drinking or the social pressures around it, Chris’s story offers both a cautionary tale and a hopeful path forward.
Here are the highlights:
(1:58) Chris’ Early Life and Introduction to Alcohol
(9:04) The Role of Alcohol in Social and Corporate Life
(16:19) Impact of Rugby Culture
(25:46) Realisation and Decision to Change
(33:31) Support and Resources for Change
(35:32) Personal Motivation
More about Chris:
Chris Gimpel is a corporate recovery advocate and Head of Client Engagement at the Clean Slate Clinic, where he empowers individuals and organisations to navigate and redefine their relationship with alcohol. Having overcome his own journey with Alcohol Use Disorder, Chris combines his lived experience with over 15 years in corporate change management, helping others tackle the cultural and personal challenges that alcohol dependency often brings, especially in high-pressure work environments.
In partnership with Clean Slate Clinic, Chris is at the forefront of reshaping how organisations view and address alcohol use, championing a compassionate and practical approach to recovery. With Clean Slate’s ground breaking model, Chris supports clients as they explore a new path to clarity, productivity, and wellness — free from the constraints of traditional stigma.
Through education and support, Chris helps professionals realise that seeking help doesn’t mean committing to never drinking again, but rather to understanding how alcohol impacts their lives and work. Chris brings an empathetic yet solution-oriented voice to conversations on the role of alcohol in the workplace, aiming to break down barriers to seeking help and fostering inclusive corporate cultures.
With his combination of corporate insight and personal recovery experience, Chris offers a unique, trusted perspective on the journey to healthier, more fulfilling professional and personal lives.
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