Around 10-20% of my coaching calls tackle burnout. Despite being a deeply personal experience, burnout frequently affects high achievers, who often don't have the time to develop effective coping strategies.

In today's episode, we dissect several paraphrased conversations, drawing from years of career coaching experience, offering insights and practical advice to help you manage burnout, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate a resilient mindset.

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In today's episode, we discuss:

Why burnout is a deeply personal experience
Insights on burnout from real-world examples
Why burnout is a side effect of success
Adopting a long-term career view
The importance of finding a hobby
Avoiding low-energy work

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Referenced:

Balancing Work and Life: Insights from Nikhyl and the Skip CPO group

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Timestamps

(00:00) Why you resent your company

(01:35) People experience burnout differently

(04:52) Today’s episode format

(05:36) The mindset needed to enforce boundaries

(07:25) Observation 1: High performing companies will always push their best people

(11:45) Observation 2: Family planning will require you to rework the timing of your career plan

(17:23) Observation 3: Ambitious, overworked people will eventually resent their job

(23:21) Pro tip 1: Changing your mindset toward burnout

(24:58) Pro tip 2: Finding a hobby forces joy on your calendar

(29:00) Pro tip 3: Recognizing what drives low energy at work

(31:04) Key takeaways from this episode

(32:39) How to get in touch

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Avoiding burnout for high achievers

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