The Burnout Antidote with Samantha Young

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In this second part of our discussion with CEO and Clinical Psychologist Samantha Young, we continue to explore the intricate issue of burnout, especially how to handle it in the workplace and prevent its occurrence.
It's a lot like figuring out how to manage your phone's battery - turning off those constant notifications, letting it recharge fully, and making sure it doesn't overheat from non-stop use. We'll talk about managing our energy levels, setting boundaries, and making sure we have enough time for downtime in our busy lives.

In this episode, Samantha is going to walk us through it all. We're going to look at how Business Builders (Leaders) can make a difference in creating a work environment that takes care of mental health and supports everyone's wellbeing. So, get ready to learn about how to reset and recharge. It's all about moving from just getting by to really thriving in our high-speed world.
Key Topics

1. Recurrent Nature of Burnout: We delve into the cyclical nature of burnout and its implications for workplace well-being.
   
2. Leadership's Role in Well-being: We discuss the critical role leaders play in cultivating a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and enables recovery from burnout.
   
3. Perception vs Reality: We explore the disconnect between leader perceptions and the frontline reality, shedding light on how this gap can contribute to workplace stress and burnout.
   
4. Lip Service Policies and Token Programs: We examine the impact of superficial policies and programs on exacerbating stress and burnout, emphasising the need for genuine commitment and action.
   
5. Toxic Behaviors to Avoid: We identify and discuss a range of toxic behaviours that contribute to a stressful work environment, including glorifying busyness, weaponising resilience, and fostering a crisis mentality.
   
6. Initiating Conversations about Mental Health: We share strategies for starting meaningful dialogues about mental health in the workplace, breaking down stigma and promoting understanding.
   
7. Understanding Mental Health and Well-being: We emphasise the importance of building a comprehensive understanding of mental health and well-being among all employees.
   
8. Frontline Engagement: We underscore the value of leaders getting out onto the frontline, engaging directly with employees, and gaining firsthand insights into their experiences.
   
9. Open Communication and Psychological Safety: We discuss how open communication can foster psychological safety, enabling employees to express their concerns and needs without fear of negative repercussions.
   
10. Empowering Individual Well-being: We explore ways to empower individuals to take charge of their own well-being, providing them with the tools and resources they need.
    
11. Addressing Inappropriate Behaviors: We highlight the need to deal with inappropriate behaviours quickly and appropriately to maintain a healthy and respectful work environment.

Finally, we must remember that well-being extends beyond mental health. It encompasses sleep, exercise, fun, play, downtime, disconnect time, connection time, and focus time. These elements are all integral to a holisti

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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Workplace culture and mental health leadership (00:02:42)

3. Prioritising employee well-being and avoiding toxic behaviours in leadership (00:06:57)

4. Workplace culture and productivity (00:11:18)

5. Workplace mental health and nepotism (00:16:41)

6. Prioritising mental health in the workplace (00:19:42)

7. Managing workplace stress and mental health (00:24:19)

8. Creativity, bondaries and whitespace in Life-Work balance (00:36:43)

9. Strategic planning and creativitiy (00:38:39)

10. Leadership, trust and motivation (00:43:10)

11. Mental health and resources for support (00:50:30)