E57: Season 3 - Busyness and Burnout: Leadership Lessons from Bees with Philip Atkinson

In this episode of the Art of Balance podcast, hosted by Jayne Morris, executive burnout coach, we delve into busyness and burnout with guest Philip Atkinson. Philip, a leadership team expert and founder of Hive Logic, shares insights from his book 'Bee Wise: Leadership Lessons from the Beehive.' We explore how bees, known for their industrious nature, also rest and how this can teach humans about effective leadership. 

The conversation touches on creating a 'thinking environment,' balancing busyness with mindfulness, and the organic nature of organisational change. Additionally, the episode highlights the charity 'Bees for Development,' which all proceeds from Philip’s book support. Listen in for a nurturing and insightful discussion on the art of balancing work and life.

00:00 Introduction to the Art of Balance Podcast

00:47 Meet Our Special Guest: Philip Atkinson

01:17 The Wisdom of Bees: Rest and Leadership

02:25 Exploring Bee Metaphors in Leadership

05:01 Philip's Journey with Bees and Leadership

07:19 Creating Thinking Environments

15:10 The Importance of Physical Spaces in Workplaces

20:56 Embracing Organic Systems in Organisations

21:36 The Role of Coaching in Organisational Change

30:17 Final Thoughts and Reflections

31:53 Closing Remarks and Charity Highlight

Balanceology is a leading coaching company that focuses on supporting individuals and organisations in the prevention of workplace burnout. Our main offerings include talks, workshops and trainings, coaching and burnout recovery retreats.

www.balanceology.uk

Jayne Morris is the UK's leading executive burnout coach and author of the bestselling 'Burnout to Brilliance - Strategies for Sustainable Success'. She is ICF MCC accredited, holds a PG Cert in Coaching, Advanced Diploma in Integrative Art Psychotherapy, is a Certified Coach Supervisor and has over 15 years' experience helping individuals and organisations prevent and recover from burnout - www.jaynemorris.com

Dylan Cox is a coach-counsellor specialising in self-esteem and confidence. He is an experienced facilitator and presenter.