Give Yourself Some Leeway: Burnout Recovery for High Achievers

I've heard it a lot recently: "We are the Burnout Generation" Who? I believe that it's Millennials. Today, dive deeper into the factors that make the Millennial generation more susceptible to burnout and how to implement strategies and systems to prevent burnout from defining your life. (video episode with minimal editing, so it's pretty much me ranting for 20 minutes) Let me...

Have you ever wondered about applying the techniques of high performance sports to your workplace? Today I'm joined by Paul Teasdale , with 20 years' experience helping businesses to drive performance and most recently with the McLaren Racing team. Paul shares how he felt like he didn't burn out, but rather 'Fizzled out'. From sausage-making to Formula 1 to implementing F1 syst...

Do you feel busy all the time, but never see the fruits of your labour? Always checking emails, running through an endless To Do List? What if there was ONE thing, that if done right now, would make everything else easier or unnecessary? Today we go through the key takeaways from Gary Keller's The One Thing , including - How to stop stressing over long To Do Lists - The ripple effect of just O...

Working in Healthcare, the most prevalent factors in workplace burnout revolve around long hours, double shifts and dealing with overcrowding... But for Louisa, her burnout was as a result of chronic people pleasing and not prioritizing personal time boundaries. BSN Registered Nurse & Empowerment Wellness Coach Louisa Valentin shares how constantly trying to serve others and people please left...

Now, more than ever, is the time for Quiet Men. What is a Quiet Man, you ask? Today I'm joined by Ed Frauenheim , Co-Author of A Great Workplace for All and Reinventing Masculinity. Ed shares his burnout story, and his research on the links between Introversion and Masculinity. Believe me, this conversation was an eye-opener. (Biased opinion, but hey - Let me know what you think!) ⁠Book a call...

What will it take to break the stigma around mental health in the workplace? Today I'm joined by Newton Cheng , Director of Health & Performance at Google. What a responsibility to have - supporting the physical, mental, social and spiritual health and wellbeing of Google's global workforce. Newton shares his experience with burnout, his mental health leave and return to the workplace,...

We're often told to trust our intuition, to listen to our body. But with decades of conditioning with limiting beliefs, poor nutrition and brain fog, can we say with confidence that our bodies can make the best decisions for our health? Or are they now programmed to sabotage every decision and opportunity? I've noticed a few key lessons from my burnout recovery journey that have popped up...

If you've ever dreamed of developing a high performance workplace culture, or are seeking a new job opportunity where the culture is focused on growth - what are the green flags you should be looking out for? Leadership coach Jimmy Burroughes shares his experience with burnout, and how 5 years of researching workplaces cultures led to his new book: Beat Burnout, Ignite Performance . Jimmy shar...

What would it take for you to hit "rock bottom"? Burnt out, overwhelmed, sick, broke, homeless, divorced? For some, hitting that rock bottom in their lives is the realization that they need to move forward. To become a better version of themselves. Today, ⁠Michael Bittner⁠ - Founder of ⁠The Rising Men Network⁠ - shares his experience with burnout, depression and living in Austria. (Micha...

What would it take for you to hit "rock bottom"? Burnt out, overwhelmed, sick, broke, homeless, divorced? For some, hitting that rock bottom in their lives is the realization that they need to move forward. To become a better version of themselves. Today, Michael Bittner - Founder of The Rising Men Network - shares his experience with burnout, depression and living in Austria. (Michael d...

So far we've dived into burnout in corporate and healthcare to name a few, but what about the Tech industry? Today I'm joined by Bob Cotton , an executive coach and consultant in the technology industry. Bob Cotton has decades of experience making technology work around the world delivering many digital transformations and mission-critical programs for his clients. He has led international...

It's no mystery that men and women experience burnout differently. Our brain chemistry differs, how we process thoughts, how we choose to deal with stress... and so on. So for high achieving women experiencing burnout, where to begin? Today I'm joined by Lilly Beyond ⁠ -Burnout Prevention Coach for High Achieving Women - to discuss how exactly do women experience burnout, and what are the...

Today I want to share a conversation that I had with Barry Cryan, Founder of Do More Better. Barry shares his experience with stress and fatigue in the workplace and how it led him on a journey of optimize productivity. Fast forward a few years and he's helping others overcome procrastination with his MP-4H system. Enjoy today's episode? ⁠Let me know here :)⁠ ⁠ giveyourselfsomeleeway.com

Today I'm joined on the podcast by Nicole Draper , Life Coach and Behavior Change Specialist. With first hand experience dealing with burnt out healthcare workers, Nicole explains why Healthcare Burnout is different, and how it should be approached from a recovery standpoint. Head on over here for a free 30 minute session with Nicole ! Enjoy today's episode? Let me know here :) giveyoursel...

We hear a lot these days about self-love and self-care, but where do we begin? Today I'm joined by Tess Jewell-Larsen - Mindset Coach, Yoga Therapist and Host of The Happy Edit Podcast - to discuss how exactly do we practice self-care, compassion and serving others while recovering from burnout. Enjoy this episode? Let me know!  giveyourselfsomeleeway.com

I've always been an advocate for simplicity. "What's the most simple change that I can make today so that I may grow to be a better human being?" But simple changes are not always that easy. Today's guest is Say Gabriel , sharing their personal experience with burnout as a business owner and how simplicity - even with the best of intentions - is not always easy to implement i...

In today's workplace, employees come from diverse cultural backgrounds, and their values, beliefs, and behavior patterns differ significantly. Therefore, managing cultural differences is crucial to building effective communication, trust, and respect among employees, which ultimately leads to higher productivity and a better work environment.  Cross-cultural management is essential in today's glob...

Healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and other frontline workers, have been working tirelessly for years, dealing with overcrowding, bed shortages, leading to increased levels of burnout. In this episode, I am joined by Casey Danielle Halfpenny as we explore the causes and effects of burnout on healthcare workers, its impact on patient care, and the measures that could be taken to...

At some point in life - most notably in the workplace - most people are overcome by some element of Imposter Syndrome. This can lead to self doubt and if left unchecked could hinder your future efforts at ever reaching your true potential. Today I am joined by Paul Harris , a life coach helping people to challenge their imposter syndrome and fear of failure. Paul leans on the lessons learned durin...

Today I'm joined by Kevin Palmieri, Founder & co-Host of Next Level University , a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement Podcast with more than 1,100 episodes and 650K+ listens in over 125 countries. We discuss the importance of filling your own cup first, and how to focus on becoming more self aware. Enjoy today's episode? Let me know! 

Today's episode, I feel like this one is a big eye-opener. And definitely one to spark a lot of conversations that need to be had, at home and in the workplace. Today I'm joined by Jim Young , as we discuss his recent book " Expansive Intimacy - How 'Tough' Guys Defeat Burnout". How can intimacy help us recover from burnout? What is Expansive Intimacy, exactly? Why do men struggle so much with int...

Today I am joined by Chris Chandler-Yates, a burnout coach for First Responders. From working in security, protecting the Prime Minister, to hitting rock-bottom, Chris shares his experience of severe burnout that caused him to leave the job he once loved. Discover more about Chris and his Free Book here Enjoy this episode? Let me know! eugene@leeway.ie

BONUS EPISODE: Forest Bathing, Misogi & Mindfulness The beauty of this episode is that was edited out originally for being off-topic, but I still wanted to share it with you! Most of all, I want to hear what you have to say about it. So, your action steps for today: 1. Listen to Episode #26 2. Let me know what you think:    eugene@leeway.ie 3. Have an amazing day!

The way you respond to anything you are about to do, or the way you approach a situation is unique to you.  Any time you are not performing to the best of your ability, something is blocking your energy. Mindset Energies (also called the 6 elements of wellbeing) are the spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, social, and environmental factors that can work for you or against you in any perfor...

There are business owners out there whose businesses were meant to be exciting, fulfilling and rewarding. Providing them with the keys to financial independence, happiness, and freedom. In reality - they feel trapped, frustrated, and stuck in the rat race. Everyone else around them appears to be doing so much better. They feel like they are losing it and every day is ground hog day. They're co...