Posts Tagged ‘burnout’
The third red flag of burnout: Reduced personal accomplishment or professional efficacy
Because burnout is a gradual process, it can often to be tricky to spot. Luckily, there are three signs, or symptoms, of burnout. I like to call these signs the ‘red flags of burnout’. They are: chronic exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalisation, and a reduced sense of accomplishment or professional efficacy. I’ve already covered the first…
Read MoreThe second red flag of burnout: Cynicism or depersonalisation
Someone suffering from burnout is likely to show a combination of three signs that I like to call ‘the red flags of burnout’. To look out for yourself as well as the people you lead, it’s important to keep an eye out for them – chronic exhaustion, cynicism or depersonalisation, and a reduced sense of…
Read MoreThe first red flag of burnout: Chronic exhaustion
A bit like a candle burning down, burnout is a slow burn. It doesn’t happen overnight. That’s one of the challenges in spotting it. But learning to identify the early-stage signs helps us reduce the chances of burnout going undetected. There are three red flags that leaders can look out for in themselves and in…
Read More3 Common Leadership Myths About Burnout – And What To Think Instead
The following is a piece I wrote for the incredible Tanveer Naseer’s Leadership blog, republished here. There are so many myths surrounding burnout; in this article I break down three of them – and share what you can do to counter those myths and prevent burnout in your organisation. Enjoy! Although the word ‘burnout’ is…
Read MoreAn interview with Michael Lee Stallard, global expert on the power of connection – and why it’s fundamental for your leadership practice
When you meet a globally renowned expert on connection and leadership and find that you connect immediately… Well, I reckon that’s a great start! That’s how I felt when I met Michael Lee Stallard last week over Zoom. He practices what he preaches. Our conversation was full of warmth, connection, humour and passion about the…
Read MoreJust a week until you can discover how to go Beyond Burnout
Drum roll please… Next week, on 9 February, my book Beyond Burnout: How to Spot it, Stop It and Stamp it Out is being released into all good bookstores. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know it’s been an epic journey to write and publish this book. And while it’s rewarding to…
Read MoreThe Key Insights from my RACS19 Presentations
There’s nothing like speaking to a bunch of surgeons to get you outside of your comfort zone. That’s just what I did last week when I delivered three talks, including a keynote on Women in Leadership at the RACS19 (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) conference in Bangkok. As one of only a handful of non-surgeon…
Read MoreWhat to do with burnout
In my last blog post I talked about my personal experience with burnout, and how to identify it – in ourselves, and in team members. However, acknowledging and accepting burnout is only half the battle in conquering it. Burnout is insidious, and if left unchecked, it can surreptitiously erode our health, well-being and general ability to function at full…
Read MoreMy journey from burnout to wholeheartedness
In the not too distant past, I would wake up most mornings with rocks in my stomach. As I thought about facing the day ahead, the rocks would grow wings and thump about like gargoyles, wreaking havoc with my nerves. Although I did not recognise it at the time, I was suffering from burnout.* Stressed…
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