Before We Burn (out)

"What if the skills that made you feel 'behind' are actually your competitive advantage?" As AI transforms the workplace, a surprising truth emerges: the more automated our world becomes, the more essential human skills become. This episode explores how sustainability professionals aren't scrambling to catch up with technology, but are actually the emotional intelligence experts who've been prepar...

"What if leadership isn't about titles, authority, or being in charge?" Traditional leadership often burns people out and leaves many thinking they don't qualify. In this episode, we explore five principles for "Leadership 2.0" - a healthier, more human approach to leading. Nita reflects on the challenge of being asked to "show leadership" without budget, resources, or real power - a familiar posi...

"How can we communicate the urgency of climate action without tipping into hopelessness?" Fear can wake us up, but it rarely sustains action. We explore why doom-laden messaging around Net Zero often backfires, creating fatalism instead of motivation. Nita shares insights from Mikaela Loach's " It's Not That Radical " and a revealing focus group experience: doom-heavy messaging left her paralyzed,...

"Are we all doomed? And if not, what can help us move beyond despair into something more useful?" When despair feels like the only rational response to our world's challenges, how do we move beyond it without burning out? We explore sobering data: 48% of young people feel dismissed when talking about climate change, with three-quarters describing the future as "frightening." Nita reflects on clima...

What happens when the stories in your head start sabotaging the work you care most about? In this first episode, we explore "the algorithm in our head" — how our brains feed us old, fear-based narratives that keep us stuck in overwhelm, self-doubt, and disillusionment. Nita opens up about her 20-year journey in corporate sustainability, from starting as a first-generation British Indian graduate a...

Ep 0: Meet your hosts - an intro to Before We Burn (Out) "How do I keep going when the world feels like it's on fire?" In this introductory episode, meet your hosts Sol and Nita as they share why they created Before We Burn (Out) and what you can expect from this podcast. Sol , a mental fitness coach, and Nita , a sustainability strategist with 20 years in corporate systems, open up about the mome...