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The Silent Saboteurs: Identifying Hidden Burnout


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Burnout isn’t always about doing too much—it’s about the subtle factors draining your energy as a leader. In this episode, I explore the six hidden influencers of burnout—spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, social, and environmental—and how they quietly affect your focus, confidence, and energy. Learn how to:

  • Recognize the unnoticed stressors impacting your leadership.

  • Reframe burnout by uncovering the root causes behind your low energy.

  • Take actionable steps to recharge and show up as the leader you want to be.

  • Are you curious about what might be draining your energy? Download my Stress and Burnout Assessment to uncover your top hidden energy drains and create small shifts that make a big impact. Get access here: https://mailchi.mp/sarakobrien/stressandburnoutassessment


    Don’t let hidden burnout hold you back. Subscribe now and listen to Silent Saboteurs: Identifying Hidden Burnout and How to Recharge as a Leader to begin taking control of your energy and leadership today!


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    Keywords: 

    Leadership Burnout, Energy Management, Stress Relief, Personal Development, Women in Leadership, Breakthrough Coaching, Workplace Wellness, Overcoming Burnout, Emotional Resilience, Energy Leadership


    Timestamps:

    1:37 – 6 Hidden Saboteurs to Burnout

    1:60 – Spiritual Burnout: Misaligned Values

    2:35 – Mental Burnout: Overwhelm and Multitasking

    3:07 – Emotional Burnout: Unprocessed Emotions

    3:45 – Physical Burnout: Neglecting Self-Care

    4:17 – Social Burnout: Toxic Dynamics and Boundaries

    4:56 – Environmental Burnout: Workspaces That Drain Energy

    10:05 – Stress and Burnout Assessment

    11:46 – Early Warning Signs of Burnout

    12:53 – Practical Steps to Manage Burnout


    Music Credit:

    • Track Title: Over You

    • Artist: Atch

    • Source: YouTube

    • License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)


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