How I Work BEST OF: I burnt out completely last year. This is how I recovered.
Jan 14, 2026
Join clinical psychologist Sabina Reid as she unpacks the complexities of burnout and workplace wellbeing. Sabina shares insightful signs to recognize burnout before it strikes and the external influences that contribute to it. She offers practical tips to prevent burnout, while Amantha candidly reveals her own recovery journey. They also discuss the importance of radical transparency in leadership and how fostering a psychologically safe environment can revive teams. Get ready for a deep dive into understanding and overcoming burnout!
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I Hid My Burnout
- Amantha hid her burnout and kept pushing through until she nearly broke everything.
- She feared losing others' confidence and felt she couldn't be led while burnt out.
Tenure's Shadow Side
- Long employee tenure can create a shadow side of resistance to new ideas.
- This entrenched thinking can undermine innovation even in firms that teach innovation.
Early AI Idea Dismissed
- Amantha proposed GenAI experiments in 2023 but the idea was poo-pooed and she shut up.
- Later the company launched AI offerings that became a significant revenue stream.
