Burnout Recovery: Strategies for Professionals

In this episode, I share a personal story about leading from behind in a small, entrepreneurial tech team. The team was fragmented, underperforming, and in constant conflict with other departments — a quiet war in full swing.I walk through how I:Connected with each team member to understand strengths, weaknesses, and ambitionsStabilised fragile IT systems and workflows without fanfareBuilt trust, morale, and cross-team collaboration quietlyTurned invisible leadership into tangible resultsWe also explore practical reflection questions and steps any leader can use to reduce friction, unite teams, and lead with high impact while keeping stress low.Takeaways include:How to lead invisibly and effectivelyBuilding trust and psychological safety in a small teamPractical tactics for smoothing friction and improving collaborationReflection prompts to assess your current leadership challengesActionable next step:Try asking Dex AI Coach:“How can I reduce team friction today?”“How can I unite my team in shared purpose?”“How do I lead from behind instead of pushing from the front?”Even a quick session can reveal actionable leverage points and reduce your day-to-day stress as a leader.Resources mentioned:Creativity, Inc. by Ed CatmullSend us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Summary In this episode, we break the spell of the “lone wolf” identity — the myth that high performers must grind alone, stay stoic, and win through self-sacrifice. We explore why this model silently burns people out, why it’s collapsing as a leadership archetype, and what replaces it: inner partnership, genuine support, and a way of working that restores energy instead of draining it.What We Cover – How the lone-wolf philosophy sneaks into high-stakes careers – The quiet suffering that looks like competence from the outside – Why burnout isn’t weakness — it’s a loyalty problem (too loyal to the wrong rules) – The emotional toll of being “the one who always holds it together” – The cultural lie that self-reliance is noble – How isolation becomes self-attack – The moment a leader realises they’re exhausted because they’ve been the strong one – What replacing the lone-wolf identity actually looks like – How inner solidarity becomes fuel, power, and clarity – Practical questions to shift from isolation to supportKey Takeaway Burnout thrives where connection dies. The lone wolf doesn’t fall because he's weak — he falls because he’s alone. Real strength comes from restoring partnership: with yourself, with others, and with the life you actually want to lead.Try This – Ask yourself: “Where am I still trying to do everything alone?” (Ask Dex AI to help you solve it) – Identify one area where support is overdue. – Let one person in. – Notice how your system settles when you stop carrying everything solo.Send us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

In this conversation, we go straight into the territory most professionals tiptoe around: intuition, subtle energy, the “inner signals” you’ve been trained to ignore since childhood.I talk about why Western culture is so committed to denial, how that denial fuels burnout, and why your quiet inner nudges are often the most honest, helpful guidance you’ll ever get.We cover everything from witches and shamans, to Victorian emotional repression, to the modern addiction cycle… and yes, the moments in my own life when intuition slammed into me like a freight train.This isn’t about superstition—it’s about reconnection. Tuning back in to yourself, to others, and to the deeper stream of intelligence running through all of us.If you’ve been feeling disconnected, numb, over-stimulated, secretly exhausted, or like you’re living 10cm to the left of your actual life… this one’s for you.In This EpisodeWhy so many smart, capable adults are terrified of their own intuitionThe cultural training that teaches us to ignore our inner signalsHow denial and addiction quietly build modern burnoutWhy meditation and yoga don’t “fix” burnout unless you stop overriding your inner voiceHow loneliness dismantles your nervous systemStories from my own life of intuitive “hits”—the kind that make you question everythingHow subtle energy shows up in healing workWhy reconnecting with yourself is the foundation of real leadershipHow burnout recovery gives you back your early dreams—the ones you quietly shelvedWhat it takes to step into the “bigger you” you’ve been resistingKey TakeawaysIntuition isn’t fringe. It’s human.Suppressing your inner experience creates anxiety, addiction, and burnout.Reconnection—not productivity hacks—is what heals you.Your inner voice is rarely wrong. You’re just out of the habit of trusting it.Burnout is a transformation process. It pushes you back into contact with the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding.The dreams you abandoned still matter. They’re signals, not fantasies.When you stop running from yourself, your life stops running from you.If You’re Ready to Get Your Mojo BackIf you want support reconnecting with yourself, healing burnout, and stepping into the version of you that actually feels like you—book a time with me at:https://mini.dexrandall.comLet’s map out what your next chapter could look like.Send us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

You will discover what ChatGPT says are the essential skills and practices needed for professional burnout recovery.I review ChatGPT's suggestions, enhancing them with my own insights from 10,000 client sessions. You will learn the importance of deep self-awareness, stress management, emotional resilience, and setting boundaries, in the context of your own personality and experiences. Then compare it with the general advice offered by large language models.Finally, I'll introduce Dex AI Coach, a personalized AI tool trained on my own successful methods, offering personalised responses for those battling burnout.If this sparks your curiosity, I encourage you to try Dex AI Coach (link below) — it's private, expert, and free. I've trained it on my methods, so it can help you reduce stress in minutes. My clients are loving it.Send us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

When burnout hits, most people think they’re simply tired. But underneath the exhaustion, there’s often a deeper driver: shame — that quiet voice that says, “You’re failing. You should be stronger.”In this episode, Dex unpacks how shame silently fuels isolation and self-abandonment in high performers, and what it really takes to break that destructive cycle.Through the story of “Mark,” a high-achieving executive who spiralled into withdrawal and disconnection, Dex reveals the hidden mechanisms of shame and how they erode confidence, relationships, and health — all while convincing us to “work harder.”You’ll learn practical, immediately usable steps to reclaim self-trust and reconnect with your power — even in the middle of burnout.What You’ll LearnWhy shame is the invisible engine of burnoutThe Shame–Isolation–Self-Abandonment Loop and how it traps high performersThe biology of shame: how it drives withdrawal and shutdownWhy masculine conditioning amplifies shame in leadershipFour Steps to Break the Shame Spiral:Name the shamePractice tiny acts of self-connectionReach out to a safe personRecommit to self-respectKey Quote“Shame isn’t proof that you’re broken. It’s proof that you care deeply about how you show up. Burnout recovery begins not when you fix yourself, but when you stop abandoning yourself.”ResourcesFree AI Coach for burnout relief: Dex AI Coach – private, expert, free, and can reduce shame in minutes.Book a free consultation: dexrandall.comSend us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

In this episode, Dex unpacks how early conditioning shapes what we see as “truth,” and how those truths quietly drive our adult stress, dissatisfaction, and burnout. You’ll hear how our sense of being “not good enough” often began as a misguided attempt to stay loved and safe—and how that same belief now keeps us disconnected from joy and ease.Dex shares a personal story about a moment of beauty that felt strangely unsatisfying—and how that revealed a buried old belief still running the show. He explores how to unlearn those inherited “truths,” and why the road back to peace and performance begins with something very simple: unconditional self-approval.You’ll Learn:Why there’s no absolute truth—only perception.How early experiences form the foundation of “who we think we are.”The hidden link between self-judgment and burnout.Why self-love isn’t indulgent—it’s essential.A simple practice for feeling good enough right now.Quote from the Episode:“Not good enough was never the truth—about me, or about you.”Resources Mentioned:Joy on Demand by Chade-Meng TanIf You’re Struggling:If you feel stuck in stress, isolation, or the quiet shame of not being enough—come talk to Dex. He’ll teach you how to believe in your own goodness again. That’s where everything changes. Start here https://dexrandall.comSend us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

When I first stepped into leadership, I kept doing what had always worked —  analysing everything and making the right call.It strangled my team’s freedom.Sound familiar?If you’re a driven professional who’s starting to feel the burn, this episode is for you.We’re talking psychological flexibility — the ability to be present, open, and adaptive, even when your mind and emotions are pulling you in old directions.You’ll learn:Why your success-driven habits might now be holding you backHow rigidity fuels burnout (and kills creativity, collaboration, and joy)What psychological flexibility really means in plain EnglishPractical tools to train your mind to respond instead of reactWhy recovering from burnout is the fastest way to amplify leadership impactYou’ll also hear how leaders just like you — brilliant, hardworking, ambitious — trade overthinking and control for authenticity and ease.This is about maturing into your best leadership self — not by pushing harder, but by loosening your grip.Because when you recover from burnout and reclaim psychological flexibility, your energy, purpose, and impact multiply naturally.That’s the real “10x.”Listen now and learn how to stop leading with fear and start leading with freedom.To find out more about my 1-on-1 burnout recovery coaching program (with guaranteed results), visit dexrandall.com and book a free consult.Send us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Most leaders think they’re holding it all together under duress. But often what they’re really doing is gripping the steering wheel of a car that’s already crashed.Control feels powerful, but it’s actually a symptom of fear. When fear runs the show, we end up managing people instead of leading them, and circumstances instead of ourselves. We seek approval and safety in all the wrong places, forgetting that real leadership begins inside us.In this episode, Dex unpacks why our craving for control is so strong, how it quietly fuels burnout, and what leadership looks like when we stop trying to control the wrong thing.You’ll learn:Why fear and control always travel togetherHow perfectionism, micromanagement, and the need to be right drain your energyThe hidden costs: lost trust, disengagement, quiet quitting, and team dysfunctionWhat true control really is — agency over your inner stateHow to lead through curiosity, psychological safety, warmth, and mentoringDex shares stories from his early leadership days, lessons learned from high-achieving professionals, and practical ways to reclaim your energy and influence without resorting to control.If you’ve been exhausted from trying to hold everything together, this episode will help you reclaim your power and start leading in a way that actually works — for you, your team, and your career.Chat with expert stress coach Dex AI at https://dexrandall.com Send us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

In this episode, Finding New Hope, Dex explores how professionals can rediscover hope and purpose after burnout. Drawing inspiration from Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, Dex shows how meaning and purpose are not luxuries—they’re essential for resilience, recovery, and fulfillment.He examines why burnout so often erodes hope, how chronic stress distorts our perception of self-worth, and what it takes to reclaim your power and confidence when you’ve run dry. Through visualization, reflection, and self-compassion, Dex invites you to reconnect with your authentic, capable self—the one who still believes in your own future.This episode is an antidote to despair, and a call to rise—stronger, wiser, and more human than before.Key TakeawaysHope is a choice and a practice. As Viktor Frankl wrote, “Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.”Meaning and purpose are survival tools, not nice-to-haves. They keep us connected, resilient, and capable of thriving even in hard times.Burnout breeds despair, not because you’re broken—but because you’ve been running on empty.You can reawaken your inner leader. Visualize your future self: grounded, calm, confident, and capable.Self-compassion is not indulgence—it’s medicine. Hope returns when you take the rod off your own back.The transformation begins when you decide to believe in yourself again.Refs:Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor FranklSend us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

In this episode, I sit down with Urs Koenig—leadership expert, bestselling author of Radical Humility, UN peacekeeper, ultra-endurance champion, and professor—to talk about what it really takes to lead well in 2025 and beyond.We dive into:Why humility is the ultimate performance multiplier for leadersThe five key shifts from Urs’ book that transform “command-and-control” into resilient, high-performing teamsReal-world stories from the military, medicine, and business that prove tough results and deep care are not opposites—they’re partnersPractical tools you can apply right away: asking for feedback, setting crystal-clear decision boundaries, and building trust through vulnerabilityIf you’ve ever wrestled with how to hold high standards without burning people out—or wondered whether empathy “gets in the way” of results—this conversation will change how you see leadership.Resources:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRW3NTYT Radical Humility bookhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/urs-koenig-ab3828/https://www.urskoenig.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7aVe0tv5Sc How to pronounce Urs!Send us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links