Burnout from the Top – A Story of Falling, Learning, and Rising Again
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Personal story of hitting the wall with a concrete medical alarm: pulse 230, ambulance to hospital for flemmer or flutter, juggling two departments and about 30 consultants, then a slow six‑month recovery built on daily long walks and strict routines. Explains specific warning signs (persistent insomnia, mood change, social withdrawal), exact fixes used (blocking focus time, saying no, staged return to work) and why calendar control and psychological safety matter for lasting resilience.
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chapters (24)
- 0:00Burnout in leadership
- 1:31Myths of invincible leadership
- 2:37Personal burnout story
- 3:02When my body stopped
- 5:08Why burnout is invisible
- 6:53Early burnout warning signs
- 9:25Burnout causes in workplace
- 11:57Long road back after burnout
- 14:49Six months of recovery
- 17:19Recovery ups and downs
- 19:03Five burnout stages
- 20:51Burnout statistics impact
- 21:53Returning to work safely
- 22:59Psychological safety for recovery
- 24:05Control your calendar
- 27:25How to say no
- 29:57Daily habits for balance
- 31:22Prioritize sleep and rest
- 33:16Find recharge spaces
- 33:38Psychological safety at work
- 35:47Gratitude in teams
- 36:53Long-term resilience
- 38:17Be yourself to avoid burnout
- 39:43Questions and closing reflections
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