Burnout & resilience

Burnout-Proof

Collective and Individual Habits That Actually Work

An evidence-based, practical session that unpacks the real causes and myths of burnout — and gives teams the tools to recognise it early and build lasting resilience.

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Why this talk

But what is burnout?

What are the triggers?

Is burnout preventable and if so, how do you prevent it?

Burnout is regarded by the World Health Organisation as a key driver of work-place absence and with nearly half of global employees reporting high levels of daily stress in their work, burnout remains a serious challenge for people who are trying to survive in a complex and fast-changing society.

What this session covers

The agenda, point by point

Everything your audience will move through — so you can judge the fit before you book.

1
The World Health Organisation definition of burnout. Is the definition fit for purpose? And does it chime with our own experiences of burnout?
2
The common burnout myths and why they're dangerously misleading.
3
The signs and triggers of burnout. What should we look out for, so we can see our own burnout symptoms early and better support our colleagues?
4
Psychological safety and why it's at the heart of establishing better wellbeing.
5
HOPE: why is it important for preventing burnout? How do you foster a hope which is inspiring and grounded in reality, so you don't set people up to fail?
6
The Kubler Ross Change curve: why is it both helpful AND unhelpful in illustrating the complexities of change?
7
Adversity and the language of T.E.S.T. How does the world of elite sport deal with setbacks/defeat? And how can we adapt the T.E.S.T approach to day-to-day life?
8
The difference between resilience and GRIT. What is GRIT and how do you develop it in the good times, so you can draw on it in the more difficult times?

What your people leave with

Concrete outcomes, not vague good feelings

Understand the WHO definition of burnout and whether it matches lived experience

Identify the common burnout myths that can cause harm

Recognise the signs and triggers of burnout in yourself and colleagues

Understand the role of psychological safety in sustainable wellbeing

Explore why hope matters and how to cultivate grounded, realistic optimism

Apply the T.E.S.T. framework — drawn from elite sport — to everyday adversity

Distinguish between resilience and GRIT, and learn how to develop GRIT proactively

Who it's for

Teams, leaders and organisations navigating high pressure, fast-changing environments and wanting practical, evidence-based tools for preventing burnout.