You Are Not A Frog

Explore how perfectionism and people-pleasing can amplify feelings of overwhelm. Discover the importance of setting boundaries to manage stress effectively. Learn to identify toxic behaviors that contribute to overwhelm, and adopt a coaching mindset to empower those around you. The discussion stresses prioritizing personal well-being, especially for leaders facing heightened challenges in a post-COVID world. Gain insights into minimizing inefficiency and guilt by recognizing controllable tasks!

Chris Cooper, a leadership and team development expert with a healthcare background, discusses the transformative shift from managing time to managing energy. He explores practical strategies to alleviate overwhelm, emphasizing mindfulness and gratitude. Cooper highlights the importance of aligning personal strengths with career paths for fulfillment and introduces self-awareness techniques like journaling. The conversation also touches on the role of leadership in fostering positive team dynamics and the impact of self-care on overall well-being.

Discover how to tackle tough conversations without triggering defensiveness. Learn strategies to enhance self-awareness and improve workplace communications. Empathy and active listening take center stage as key tools for understanding and connecting in dialogues. The importance of assuming good intent in conversations can transform outcomes and relationships. Plus, find a helpful model to navigate these discussions more effectively and avoid common pitfalls.

Dr. Sandy Miles, a GP with over 20 years in healthcare, delves into the toxic effects of shame on medical teams. She discusses how shame undermines self-care and communication, particularly in high-stress professions. Dr. Miles emphasizes the need for psychological safety to foster open dialogue and strong connections. She advocates for kindness in trainee support and highlights storytelling as a powerful tool for healing. By addressing shame and vulnerability, teams can create healthier environments for learning and collaboration.

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What’s it like to work in a high-stress job with autism, ADHD, or another neurodivergence, and how do we support colleagues whose brains work differently?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you.Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life.

When someone brings a problem to your door, the first thing to ask is “is it mine to solve?” The second question is “What are the consequences if I let them solve it themselves?”Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life.

How do you build a more sustainable career in an ever-shifting landscape? Is it all about “keeping up”? And what can we learn from the next generation of medical professionals?Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraMentioned in this episode:Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life.The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you.

Have you found yourself more irritable or tearful than usual? Are you losing sleep, avoiding things you enjoy, or beating yourself up about your own performance? Here’s how to spot stress before it becomes burnout.Get more episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraDownload the Stress Curve PDFMentioned in this episode:Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life.

How starting with 5 minutes of exercise a day helped a doctor go from liver disease to competing for his country in triathlons – and what small changes you can make now that will compound to improve your long-term quality of life.Get exclusive episodes and resources by joining FrogXtraGet more links and show notes via our websiteMentioned in this episode:Join FrogXtra The monthly membership for doctors and busy professionals in high stress jobs, who want to beat burnout, and thrive in work and life.The Anti-Burnout System Take back control of your time and your workload — before burnout makes the decision for you.