Dr. Zarya Rubin trained for fifteen years to become a doctor, then walked away from medicine at the height of her career. On this episode of Coaching to Flourish, the Harvard-educated former neurologist known as "The Burnout Doctor" tells hosts Raj Anderson and John Andrew Williams what it took to recognize her own burnout, and why so many high achievers miss the signs until a crisis forces the issue.

Zarya breaks down the three pillars of burnout first defined in the 1970s: exhaustion that sleep and vacation cannot fix, cynicism, and a drop in professional efficacy. She explains why calling burnout a "workplace problem" puts too much of the burden on the individual, how moral injury and compassion fatigue build in caring professions, and why we treat exhaustion like a badge of honor until our bodies force a reckoning.

The conversation covers the antidotes too: giving people more control and clearer decision rights, recognition over criticism, putting the right people in the right seats, and Zarya's own TEDx mantra, "do one thing less." The episode closes with a candid look at "AI fry," the new mental fatigue that comes from processing information faster than our brains were built to handle.

If you lead a team, coach high performers, or you have ever said "I'll sleep when I'm dead," this one is for you.

Connect with Dr. Zarya Rubin:

• Website: https://drzarya.com

• Free Outsmart Burnout Toolkit: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/outsmartburnouttoolkit

• Book a 1:1 SOS Session: https://drzarya.myflodesk.com/

• Watch her TEDx talk: https://bit.ly/TEDxBurnout

• Instagram: @drzaryarubin and @theburnoutMD

• Her podcast, Outsmart Burnout, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Coaching to Flourish is hosted by Raj Anderson, founder of Coachability, and John Andrew Williams, founder of Coach Training EDU and creator of Top Coach.

For more information on Coach Training EDU, please visit https://www.CoachTrainingEDU.com. For more information on Coachability, please visit https://www.Coachability.us

If you're interested in becoming an ICF-credentialed coach, check out Coach Training EDU's programs and schedule a call with our team today.

The Coaching to Flourish podcast is back. John Andrew Williams, MCC, and Raj Anderson, MCC, return to reconnect and set the tone for a new season of conversations with people worth listening to.

In this episode:

- Why they stepped away, and what brought the podcast back

- Coaching as genuine curiosity, and how to create a space where people feel safe being themselves

- How status, comparison, and a fixed mindset keep us guarded

- Physical outlets and well-being as a counter to stress and burnout

- What's ahead this season: leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs and interesting people doing interesting things.

New episodes are on the way.

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Coaching to Flourish is co-produced by Coach Training EDU and Coachability

Tune into part two of this concise laser coaching session! Host Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC, dive further into the nuances of going from idea to implementation for Andrew’s coaching program, plus have a very candid discussion about self-reflection and growth as a coach. Discover practical insights on managing expectations, asking the right questions, and turning coaching challenges into growth opportunities.

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Tune in for this concise laser coaching session focused on motivation, vision recordings, and finding clarity! Host Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC, review a coaching session between John and his client Andrew, in an exploration of Andrew’s emerging coaching business, following your passion, and achieving financial success. You’ll walk away with a refreshed perspective on how to address client challenges and leverage tools like vision recordings to drive progress and success for your clients. Tune into part 2 of this session in the next episode!

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This special episode is a recording of the Future Self Guided Visualization exercise, created by CTEDU graduate Nasheya Peracha. This tool is so impactful that we just had to share it here, as a practice to use yourself and as a tool for coaching clients!

Find a comfortable seat and enjoy this impactful exercise.

Thank you to Nasheya Peracha for permission to use and share this recording. Nasheya is a Life Coach who focuses on self love and spirituality. You can connect with her on Instagram @nasheyaperacha, and by email: [email protected].

Join Raj Anderson, MCC, and John Andrew Williams, MCC, for this episode of exploring sample coaching sessions and the overall dynamics with potential clients. Join us for practical tips and discussions of intake forms, sample sessions, setting client expectations, and the psychology within signing new clients. This episode provides fresh insights and perspectives for how you approach prospective clients and foster meaningful relationships.

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Join us for Part 2 of this transformative coaching session with Heather Davis! Heather and John further explore insights on overcoming her attachment to productivity, the great significance of pausing, and discovering a deeper connection to herself and spirituality. This deep exploration of personal growth has insights for all coaches to learn from. Listen to Part 1 of this coaching session in our previous episode!

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Join Raj Anderson, MCC, John Andrew Williams, MCC, and our guest coaching client Heather, as we listen to and explore a vulnerable coaching session based around themes of pursuing personal aspirations, the meaning of achievement, people-pleasing, and self-care. This session has insights on time management, setting boundaries, and the core motivations that lie beneath overachievement and self worth. Join us for this coaching session exploration, and listen to the second half in our next episode!

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Join Raj Anderson, MCC, John Andrew Williams, MCC, and client Shawnee for the second half of Shawnee's candid coaching session, continuing the exploration of belonging and taking up space in one's life. Through powerful questions and curiosity, they delve into the nuances of growth, identity, and aspiration along Shawnee’s path. Join us for this unfolding journey of self-discovery and empowerment, shedding light on the dynamic interplay between being and doing in the coaching process!

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Join Raj Anderson, MCC, John Andrew Williams, MCC, and client Shawnee in a candid exploration of Shawnee's coaching session, unraveling the complexities of taking up space in one's life. This rich coaching session revolves around confronting internal mountains, grappling with vulnerability, and embracing journeys toward self-identity and empowerment. Tune in for insightful reflections and vulnerable moments in this path to self-discovery. Join us next week for part 2 of Shawnee’s coaching session!

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