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Andrew Pain

andrewpain.co.uk

Burnout-Proof

Burnout & resilience

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.

Andrew Pain speaking

What this session covers

  1. The World Health Organisation definition of burnout.
  2. The common burnout myths and why they're dangerously misleading.
  3. The signs and triggers of burnout.
  4. Psychological safety and why it's at the heart of establishing better wellbeing.
  5. HOPE: why is it important for preventing burnout?
  6. The Kubler Ross Change curve.
  7. Adversity and the language of T.E.S.T.
  8. The difference between resilience and GRIT.

What your people leave with

  • 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.

Formats & logistics

Talk length
Keynotes usually run 45 minutes to an hour, sometimes 90. Around two hours it becomes a workshop; longer than that is rare.
Audience size
From an intimate group of 8–12 to a main-stage audience of 200–250. Interactive workshops usually sit around 40–70.
AV & tech
Andrew works with whatever setup you have. And if the tech fails, the show still goes on – he'll present without slides.
In-person or virtual
Delivered on-site or online, on the platform you already use – most often Teams or Zoom.

If you need support now

This talk draws on lived experience and is educational – it is not medical or therapeutic advice. If you or someone you know needs support now: