Charlene Gisele

Charlene Gisele, a French-trained solicitor turned wellbeing and burnout expert who retrained in hypnotherapy, yoga and meditation. She recounts a health collapse that sparked her career change. The conversation highlights physiological and emotional warning signs, why high achievers ignore them, risky identity-driven quits, and practical daily habits and boundaries to protect long-term performance.

Charlene Gisele, an attorney turned burnout specialist, shares her insights on the often misunderstood nature of burnout. She and Dr. Jeffrey Gladden discuss how societal pressures equate busyness with success, highlighting that burnout is a sign of dedication, not weakness. They delve into the emotional toll of workaholism and the importance of re-evaluating one's relationship with work. The conversation emphasizes the critical need for supportive work environments, self-care, and the possibility of recovery through mindset shifts.