Ever felt "burned out" but couldn't explain why? This week on RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with the candid and charismatic Katie Maycock, burnout specialist and founder of Get Your Sh*t Together and GYST Wellbeing, to unpack one of the most misused terms in today's working world.

From decoding the six stages of burnout to challenging the old-school hustle mentality still plaguing the recruitment industry, this episode is a no-BS deep dive into the realities of modern work stress. Katie explains how burnout is more than just feeling tired – it's a full-body, full-brain breakdown that can take years to recover from.

We discuss:

• What burnout really is (hint: it's not just “a bad week”)
• Why recruiters and founders are especially vulnerable
• The toxicity of hustle culture and outdated KPIs
• How Gen Z is redefining workplace expectations – and why they might be right
• Why companies must shift from activity-based management to outcome-driven leadership

💡 Katie also shares her proven framework for identifying the signs of burnout early, reclaiming physical and emotional energy, and building a sustainable high-performance mindset — without sacrificing your health or sanity.

Who this episode is for:

• Recruitment founders and leaders facing performance dips
• High achievers running on fumes
• HR pros looking to genuinely support team wellbeing
• Anyone confused about whether they’re just stressed… or on the brink of burnout

🔗 Connect with Katie Maycock

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-maycock/

GYST Wellbeing: https://gystwellbeing.com/

🔗 Connect with Nitin Sharma

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/

Rectools.io: https://www.rectools.io/

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