Burnout is one of the most talked-about workplace challenges today, yet it's often misunderstood. Many people assume it's simply the result of working too many hours. While workload certainly plays a role, it's only one part of a much larger picture. I recently had the pleasure of joining Jayson Krause, Founder & Board Chair of Level 52 and host of The Executive Commute podcast, to discuss what really drives burnout and why many organizations continue to focus on the wrong solutions. One of...

Most professionals are conditioned to absorb institutional friction, stretch their bandwidth, and normalize overwhelming environments by telling ourselves, “That’s just how it is right now.” But there is a big difference between a sustainable career and simply managing daily chaos. When we continuously ignore workplace friction, it shifts from an operational issue to a steep personal cost: deep exhaustion, disengagement, and eventual burnout. Here are two resources to help you identify...

If you have ever felt one step away from a breaking point in your career, you are not alone. I wrote Reality Check to help you understand burnout for what it truly is and to explore how real change can happen in your life and your workplace. I am excited to share that I will be at Indigo bookstore locations in Calgary for book signing events this December. I would love for you to stop by, say hello, and get your signed copy ✍️📖. It also makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for colleagues,...