S.O.S. Why Burnout is Increasing and Why Leaders Don't Seem to Notice – Part 1

Everyone is talking about burnout these days, and although it’s not a new concept, it certainly has gained exponential fame and recognition in the past few years ––like Zendaya or Harry Styles.

Corporate America has thrived for decades on cultures that reward behaviors that lead to burnout, so how do we shift this mentality?

To tackle this timely topic, we invited Dr. Kim Hollingdale, an executive psychotherapist and performance coach who helps people experiencing burnout find their love for work again. That description could make her sound warm and fuzzy, but no ––Dr. Hollingdale is a Brit with a wonderful dry sense of humor who also exudes cool Phoebe Waller-Bridge vibes. Kim worked in corporate for almost a decade (before studying clinical psychology), so she understands the burnout phenomenon on a personal level as well.

Together we discuss how to detect an onset of burnout, what to do if you’re experiencing it, and what leadership’s role is in preventing, detecting, and mitigating burnout.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• What is burnout from a clinical perspective? (06:30)
• Why has burnout increased so much in recent years? (11:33)
• How can we detect if someone is going through burnout (18:24)
• Are there certain types of people who are more prone to suffer from burnout? In terms of gender, or age, or personality? (23:25)

SOURCES

• Your Body Knows You’re Burned Out - NYT
• Burnout Basics - Psychology Today
• WorkPlace Burnout Survey - Deloitte
•  Burnout Is A Worldwide Problem: 5 Ways Work Must Change

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