Rediscovering Balance: Alana Fallis's Journey from Burnout to Boundaries

In this episode of the Built by People Podcast, we are joined by Alana, the Head of People at PON Metric. Alana shares her eclectic career journey from acting to HR leadership and discusses her experiences dealing with burnout. She emphasizes the emotional investment required in HR roles and how she found herself overextended during a period of rapid company growth. Alana took a three-month break to redefine her relationship with work, rediscovering her creative passions and setting new boundaries. She offers practical advice for HR professionals on managing workload, seeking community, and maintaining a healthier work-life balance. Tune in to hear her insightful strategies and personal anecdotes.

00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast

01:20 Meet Alana: From Acting to HR Leadership

02:28 Facing Burnout: Alana's Journey

04:03 Rediscovering Joy: Alana's Three-Month Break

05:48 Implementing New Boundaries at Work

07:33 Advice for HR Professionals Facing Burnout

09:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell