Scott Armstrong is the former editor-in-chief of Arabian Business magazine, and founder of \u2018mentl\u2019 \u2013 a platform which provides a holistic approach to mental health issues in the workplace. With more than 30 years of experience as a journalist, editor and strategic communications consultant, his storied career has taken him from the UK to the Bahamas, through Oman to the United Arab Emirates. In this in-depth interview, Scott reflects on his years as an editor and how \u201cinstinct, leadership and management skills\u201d are key to success \u2013 despite editors rarely receiving management training when promoted, which results in them lacking the necessary skills to lead effectively; argues that in local journalism, there is always a local angle to be found even within global news events \u2013 recalling his time working on The Evening Chronicle in Newcastle (UK), when they were able to find local residents who had been first-hand witnesses to the 9/11 attack in Manhattan; and reveals what inspired him to set up his new firm \u2018mentl\u2019 \u2013 a medium that finds solutions for protecting employees\u2019 mental health \u2013 which is \u201cthe right thing to do\u201d and is \u201cbest for both them and the business\u201d.