The Product Manager A Hot Take on Burnout in Product Management (with Evie Brockwell)
Jan 14, 2025
In this discussion, Evie Brockwell, a Product Management Consultant & Coach and host of Product Confidential, dives deep into the alarming issue of burnout affecting over 80% of product managers. She shares striking statistics revealing that a staggering 92% of product professionals experience burnout. The conversation highlights effective strategies for recognition and prevention, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and leadership support. Evie also addresses the unique challenges faced by middle managers and encourages proactive mental health practices.
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Evie's Burnout Realization
- Evie Brockwell initially downplayed her own burnout until coaching revealed 50% of her clients struggled with it.
- This sparked her research, confirming burnout is widespread in product management.
Burnout Is More Than Workplace Stress
- Burnout is classified by WHO as a workplace phenomenon but can happen outside work too.
- It occurs after prolonged high stress, harming mental and physical health and causing detachment from work.
Burnout's Business Toll
- Burnout causes significant business impacts like high employee turnover and costly sick days.
- It negatively affects team morale and productivity beyond quantifiable metrics like sick leave.