How do you know if you’re genuinely no longer interested in the work you’re doing and it’s time to do some reimagining, or if you’re actually just burned out and, literally, nothing you do will excite you until you step into a place of renewal?

So many of us have felt it - completely depleted, disconnected from work we once loved. The cynicism creeps in, passion fades. You're just going through the motions. Everyday you dread facing responsibilities that used to bring joy. 

It's painfully common, yet seldom discussed and certainly not in a constructive way. We often suffer in silence, unsure what to do next. Should you walk away? Have you lost your spark for good? Is it time to the turn the page on a new opportunity, or is burnout at the heart of what you’re feeling? And, if so, what can we do about it?

In today’s episode we’re digging into:

• Noticing burnout's physical and emotional depletion 
• Detachment and cynicism as lesser known burnout signals
• Seeking temporary leave to recover from burnout
• Utilizing a changing in environment to combat burnout 
• How racism and bias compound burnout 

And we’re in conversation with:

SPARKED HOT TAKE WITH: Deborah Owens | Website

After a long career in leadership in some of the biggest companies in the world, Deborah founded her own consulting firm, Corporate Alley Cat, where she advises and coaches People of Color in all aspects of career visioning and development. She has this incredible ability to see what’s happening under the surface in any given situation, and ask questions that get to the heart of the matter and reveal possibilities that feel both empowering and expansive.

AND HOSTED BY: Jonathan Fields

Jonathan is a dad, husband, award-winning author, multi-time founder, executive producer and host of the Good Life Project podcast, and co-host of SPARKED, too! He’s also the creator of an unusual tool that’s helped more than 650,000 people discover what kind of work makes them come alive - the Sparketype® Assessment, and author of the bestselling book, SPARKED.

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