Keywords

Resilience - Burnout – Retreats - Mindfulness - Wellness - Self-discovery - ROI

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Max Schneider from Sand and Salt Escapes shares his experience of burnout and how it led him to create a solution to help others going through similar issues. He discusses how he initially struggled to recognise and address his burnout, explaining that his high-achieving and competitive nature led him to push through physical and emotional signs of exhaustion. A significant turning point came when he developed shingles at 27, a symptom he now recognises as a warning sign of burnout.

During a trip to Costa Rica, Max realised he needed to make a change and when Max and his wife returned from their trip, they left their jobs and started a process of self-discovery. He realised that his own behaviours and mindsets, rather than external factors, led to his burnout and took responsibility for his actions and sought therapy to understand his brain's wiring and learn how to manage it. He also found mindfulness and meditation helpful tools to prevent future burnout. This experience led him to create something to assist others who are experiencing disconnection, loss of identity, or burnout.

Main topics

• The rising issue of burnout in many cultures and the potential solutions
• The importance of self-reflection, therapy, and mindfulness
• The cultural pressure in organisations that often fuel burnout
• The value and challenges of implementing workplace wellness programmes
• Shifting organisational responsibility towards caring for top talent
• The difficulty in calculating the return on investment (ROI) for such programmes
• The challenge of getting CEOs to fund such initiatives for all employees
• The benefits of retreats with a focus on mindfulness, self-discovery, and connection

Action items

You can find out more about Max at sandandsaltescapes.com or through LinkedIn or Instagram