Navigating stress and burnout

Episode Number

9

This week’s episode is a little different – and a little spontaneous. After three intense days launching the podcast, I found myself running on empty. So instead of pushing through, I’m pausing to talk about something we rarely give enough space to: recovery.

This week’s episode is a little different – and a little spontaneous. After three intense days launching the podcast, I found myself running on empty. So instead of pushing through, I’m pausing to talk about something we rarely give enough space to: recovery.

We so often move from one big event to the next in business without a break, without reflection, without replenishment. But just like athletes build in recovery after a competition, leaders need it too – especially when the tank is running low and burnout is knocking.

I share what my own recovery looks like in real-time this week, including how I listen to my body, rework my calendar, manage my energy, and lean on journaling, nature, music, and stillness to return to centre. 

If you’ve been powering through and know your energy needs a reset, this one’s for you. Let’s normalise building rest into our rhythm – and leading from a place of wholeness, not depletion.

Here are the highlights:

DDI Report on Global Leadership Forecast 2025 (1:30)

Impact of Stress and Burnout on Leaders (2:38)

Personal Experiences and Strategies for Recovery (3:54)

Understanding Personal Energy and Recovery Techniques (9:52)

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