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Aug 2023
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123: Are You on the Road to Burnout? | T...

Zach White
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How can you recognize when you're on the path to burnout? What are the warning signs that indicate you might be approaching burnout?

 

Listen now for these answers and more!

 

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In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of burnout. I'll be sharing my own experience of hitting rock bottom in my career due to burnout and how I turned things around.

 

Join me as I draw insights from over 1,500 engineering leaders and discuss the various faces of burnout – from disengagement to the perils of overworking. I introduce the "burnout scale" and urge you to assess where you stand on it.

 

I'll uncover how burnout is more than just physical exhaustion – it's about energy deficits across all aspects of our lives. Tune in to discover actionable strategies to steer clear of burnout and find renewed purpose in your career.

 

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