Your senior executive is facing burnout and high performance demands. How can you support them effectively?

But many times people do not accept that they are facing burnout - especially those clients who work best under stress, they seem addicted to the cycles of burnout. The mentor should be strict in conveying the message that burnout needs a resolution, and for that the dangerous outcomes of unresolved burnout should be informed to the client.

Burnout is urgent. They're exhausted. Their motivation's gone. Their work feels meaningless. Ever been there? Burnout doesn't appear overnight. It's the result of prolonged stress and overcommitment. Here's how to help: First, point out what you see. Notice their drained energy, their lack of enthusiasm, their cynicism. Relate to them. Share your own experiences. Talk about your late nights, and early mornings. Explain how burnout crept in for you. Warn them of the consequences. Tell them how it affects health, strains all relationships, and drops performance. Encourage a shift. Help them lighten their psychological load. Self-care, delegation, prioritizing. Create a safe space. Their journey to well-being starts with you.

Start by building awareness and getting them to acknowledge their situation and how it’s affecting them fully. Validating their experience is a good approach, and asking questions about what they are experiencing to broaden their understanding of their situation will increase awareness. This is important because it is difficult to change something we aren’t aware of or willing to acknowledge to ourselves and others. Next, explore the possible causes of their burnout. Burnout results from prolonged, unresolved chronic stress so take time to help them discover the sources of their stress. This opens the way for designing resolutions and helps them start to regain a sense of control over their experience.

There are some good assessments out there that can support the executive's awareness even before there is full blown burn-out, and sometimes, no matter how much they trust us, hearing it from a scientifically based source, adds even more credibility. Unfortunately, people change when they suffer great discomfort plus a vision of how they want to show up and how they want to live - so if they deny their discomfort and don't have a vision of how they want to live, then they might not even recognise it themselves. Questions such as "how is this work schedule working for your wellbeing, including your relationships and your mental/emotional health?" and direct communication of other cases we have experienced might stop them in their tracks.

Questions like "when you say YES to this, what are you saying NO to?" Drill down with them. They are saying NO perhaps to mental/physical health, healthy relationships. If they have children, remind them that "in 20 years, the only people who will remember you worked late will be your children". Support them in creating a new mental program around what does success mean for them, and dig down so they understand their limiting beliefs around boundaries. We all know it is good to set boundaries, but it is really about digging deep to bring a light to what is that stops them "I want to be liked by everyone", "my value comes from saying YES", etc. Once limiting beliefs are unearthed, then we can do something about turning them around.

Boundaries make success inevitable. Skipping them? Big mistake. Imagine walking away from work stress daily. The secret? End-of-day boundaries. Here’s my 19-minute routine: L&L - 15 minutes: Set a timer. Work on logistics and little things. Wrap up loose ends. Vision Exercise - 2 min: Close your eyes. Envision the person you want to be when you leave. Tomorrow's To-Do's - 2 min: Jot down the main tasks. No more than 5. The Final Step: Grab a blank post-it Close the office door Put the post-it note on the door If ideas pop up, jot them on the door. But never step back in! Boundaries keep us motivated. Your future self will thank you.

Remember that burnout if not resolved can lead to health complications which can even lead to hospitalizations. Understanding this leads us to realize the priority of health.

You're ignoring important psychological research. (And it's costing you $$$) I call it The Mind-Body-Wallet Connection When you focus on mental health and physical health, your income grows. Self-employed people see drastic results. Mental clarity boosts decision-making. Physical fitness increases energy. Both reduce stress. And make you money. ↳ Freedom to manage health. ↳ Flexibility to balance work. ↳ Direct impact on earnings. Invest in yourself ➔ Watch your wallet grow. Your mind and body are your greatest assets. What strategies do you use to balance health and wealth?

Changing diet, sleep, and exercise could be helpful if those behaviors are contributing to or causing stress. However, burnout is not likely caused by those things. While poor habits in these areas certainly don’t help, burnout is usually the result of some workplace stress, work-family conflict, or spiritual stress (hating your job/unfulfillment/lack of meaning or purpose). Making behavior changes, if problematic, can support recovery from burnout. However, it’s often easier said than done. To increase the chance of success in changing a behavior, get clarity about: • What is wanted • Why it’s wanted • What happens if one doesn’t change (positive and negative) • What happens if one does change (positive and negative)

Delegation Isn't Just Offloading Tasks (It's great for your team, too) You're drowning in work. Stress is skyrocketing. Burnout is inevitable. - endless tasks - constant pressure - ever-growing workload This isn't sustainable for productivity or health. - high stress - risk of burnout - decreased revenue What if there was a better way? Imagine empowering your team. - reduced stress - less team turnover - increased productivity Here's how: 1) Identify tasks to delegate. 2) Invest in training. 3) Trust your team. That last one is the toughest Start delegating effectively. Build a motivated team. Reduce stress. Empower your team today. Prevent burnout. Thrive.

Mental toughness is a game-changer. But most miss the key components. How I discovered the 4 C's of mental toughness: Is your mind holding you back? Clarity: Know your goals and why they matter. Confidence: Trust in your skills and decisions. Commitment: Stick to your plans, despite setbacks. Control: Manage your emotions and reactions. Overwhelmed by daily challenges? Lack of clear goals leads to confusion. Doubts creep in without confidence. Inconsistency kills momentum. Emotional reactions derail progress. Instead, achieve peak performance. ↳ Set clear, compelling goals. ↳ Build unshakable confidence. ↳ Stay committed, regardless. ↳ Master your emotional responses. Unlock your full potential ➔ Close more deals.

Let’s define our terms. What is resilience? Resilience is the ability to maintain or quickly return to a stable physical and psychological equilibrium (Homeostasis) despite experiencing stressful events. This requires adaptability and flexibility. How do we develop resilience? There are a variety of ways such as: -Meditation -Breathing exercises -Emotional state management techniques -Changing your perceptions and mental strategies -Behavioral changes. If you don’t have specialized knowledge in these areas, consider getting them a coach with this knowledge. If someone is legitimately burned out, their nervous system may have become dysregulated. That’s not simply fixed with support networks, reflective practices, or realistic goal setting.

Encouraging breaks is great - but it is about finding out WHY they don't take breaks? What is the mental programming that has them on the run and go constantly.

In her book "The burnout fix" Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez demonstrates the three E's which help avoid burnout: 1. Enduring Principles Define meaningful pursuits and do what matters to you. Align with core values and ensure your actions reflect them. Stay committed and regularly remind yourself of your values. 2. Energy Management Focus on energy, not time and schedule breaks and recovery periods. Identify drains and minimize activities that deplete your energy. Use calm and mindfulness or short breaks to recharge. 3. Emotional Acuity Regular check-ins and assess your emotional state frequently. Use emotions as data and let them guide decisions. Expand vocabulary and describe emotions accurately for better understanding. How about that?