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  • Ep#193 State of Burnout 2025
    Sep 11 2025

    Burnout hasn’t gone away — it’s just changed shape.

    • Hybrid work blurred boundaries so badly that people are “always on.”
    • AI was supposed to reduce workload, but now professionals feel like they’re running to keep up with the machine.
    • Layoffs and cost-cutting mean “do the job of two people” is the new normal.

    The numbers are brutal:

    • 66% of employees say they’re burnt out.
    • 85% are experiencing physical symptoms.
    • Burnout is costing businesses over half a trillion dollars a year.

    But here’s the twist: burnout isn’t just depletion. It’s transformation.
    It’s life tapping you on the shoulder saying: this way isn’t working anymore.

    What it looks like right now, who it’s hitting hardest, and how you can take back your energy, joy, and leadership this year.

    Refs:
    https://www.talentlms.com/research/quiet-cracking-workplace-survey
    https://www.aihs.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/Learning-and-Events/Webinar%20Presentation/2025/The%20State%20of%20Workplace%20Burnout%20%20Webinar%20Slides.pdf
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisabodell/2025/06/16/feed-the-right-wolf-how-leaders-are-fighting-burnout-in-2025/
    https://www.ajg.com/au/news-and-insights/2025-workforce-trends-report-workplace-wellbeing-index/
    https://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/

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    14 min
  • Ep#192 Coach AI - Your new best friend
    Sep 4 2025

    Ever wish you had a coach in your back pocket—24/7, no judgement, no waiting for an appointment?

    That’s the idea behind Coach AI. In this episode, I’ll walk you through why AI is now ready to play a real role in burnout recovery, how it actually works, and why it’s not about “pushing you harder” but about giving you space, clarity, and control.

    We’ll cover:

    • Why AI coaching is uniquely powerful for high-pressure professionals.
    • What Coach AI is (and isn’t).
    • How it helps in those “in-the-moment wobbles.”
    • Real examples from live chats.
    • The difference between superficial fixes and deep recovery.

    If you’ve ever felt stuck, stressed, or spinning your wheels — Coach AI could be the lifeline between sessions, a judgment-free sounding board that helps you reset and respond with calm authority.

    👉 Try it for free here: https://app.coachvox.ai/share/DexRandall

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    16 min
  • Ep#191 Deep Work - Your Highest Value Contribution
    Aug 29 2025

    Burnout doesn’t come from doing too much meaningful work.
    It comes from being buried in meaningless work.

    In this episode, we explore deep work — your highest-value contribution. The work only you can do, that moves the needle and brings you alive again.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why focus and single-mindedness create better results than multitasking
    • How to identify your “zone of genius” and stay in it
    • Practical steps to reclaim time for deep, meaningful work
    • The shift from solo problem-solver to leader and mentor
    • How deep work restores passion, confidence, and purpose

    Deep work isn’t just about productivity. It’s about reconnecting with your why — and finding energy and joy in your work again.

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    15 min
  • Ep#190 Burnout Proof
    Aug 21 2025

    If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem immune to burnout, this episode is your roadmap. I’ll walk you through the 10 key attitudes and practices that protect you from chronic stress, overwork, and frustration — and show you how to develop them for yourself.

    These aren’t quick tips; they’re the personal traits and daily practices that create lasting resilience. You’ll learn why each one matters, how to put it into action, and how they work together to help you perform at your best without sacrificing your wellbeing.

    From self-awareness and stress management, through emotional resilience, time management, and emotional intelligence, this is your practical guide to transforming how you work and live.

    What you’ll learn in this episode:

    • Why prevention and recovery share the same core attributes
    • How to identify the biggest personal levers you can pull to improve your wellbeing
    • Practical steps to develop each of the 10 attributes
    • How shifting your mindset transforms your workplace experience
    • Where to start if you’re currently burnt out

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Burnout Recovery Powertools series — Episodes 155 to 166
    • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven R. Covey

    Listen now and learn how to build your personal burnout-proof foundation.

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    31 min
  • Ep#189 Breaking Unconscious Habits That Keep You In Burnout
    Aug 14 2025

    In this episode, Dex introduces systems thinking as a powerful tool for breaking burnout loops. Rather than blaming ourselves for exhaustion, Dex explains how unseen patterns — feedback loops, delays, and misguided leverage — quietly reinforce overwork, perfectionism, and stress.

    You’ll hear how professionals like lawyers and doctors get stuck in these systems and how small but strategic shifts can transform your experience of work. Dex shares client stories, practical mental models, and journaling prompts to help you spot the invisible loops keeping you stuck — and how to break free.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Why burnout is not a personal failing — and what’s really driving it
    • How perfectionism and guilt create reinforcing burnout loops
    • The difference between reinforcing and balancing loops
    • How to use input → process → output → feedback to map your burnout system
    • Real-world client examples of finding leverage and regaining momentum
    • Why understanding the system gives you back your power

    Key Questions to Reflect On:

    • What system are you in that keeps you in overwork?
    • Where’s the feedback loop? Where’s the delay?
    • What would happen if you stopped feeding the loop?

    Referenced Resource:

    • Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella H. Meadows

    Want Help Breaking Your Loop?
    Dex offers a proven burnout recovery coaching program that helps professionals regain their energy, confidence, and sense of purpose. Learn more at dexrandall.com

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    16 min
  • Ep#188 Two Ways to Reduce Worry Quickly
    Aug 7 2025

    Worry can feel like a necessary part of success—but it’s more often a habit that drains your energy, confidence, and focus. In this episode, we explore two ways to cut worry down to size quickly.

    First, we’ll look at a science-based 4-step protocol from Dr. Steve Bierman’s book The End of Worry, which helps dissolve worry as a reflex. Then, we’ll compare it to a coaching-based approach I use with clients in burnout—rooted in cognitive behavioural techniques and emotional leadership.

    You’ll hear a real-world example of both methods in action, and learn how each approach helps disarm negative thinking and restore clarity—without toxic positivity or endless self-talk.

    In this episode:

    • Why worry feels useful—but rarely is
    • The link between worry and imposter syndrome
    • Dr. Steve Bierman’s 4-step protocol for ending the worry habit
    • A burnout coaching approach based on real-time reframe
    • When to use each method—and how to make either one work for you

    Mentioned in this episode:
    The End of Worry by Dr. Steve Bierman
    https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/11274011-ep-46-how-to-fix-problems

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    11 min
  • Ep#187 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F---
    Jul 31 2025

    In this episode, I unpack some of the core ideas from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson — and how they relate (or don’t) to burnout recovery. We’ll explore why the pursuit of positivity can backfire, what “choosing your struggles” actually means, and how to take radical responsibility without shame or blame.

    You’ll hear my take on:

    • Why you shouldn’t try to care about everything
    • The role of values, pain, and freedom in how you spend your energy
    • Where “extreme ownership” helps burnout — and where it harms
    • Why accepting the bad is key to getting your power back

    This isn’t about blaming yourself. It’s about choosing what really matters — so you can stop the self-abandonment cycle and start living with purpose again.

    📍 Mentioned:

    • Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
    • The Last Word on Power by Tracy Goss

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    10 min
  • Ep#186 Top 5 Mind-Body Tools for High-Achievers
    Jul 24 2025

    Discover 5 powerful mind-body tools that support recovery from stress, anxiety, and burnout. Dex shares personal stories, client experiences, and science-backed modalities including Reiki, EFT, MBSR, Polyvagal-informed practices, and coaching. Whether you’re new to mind-body medicine or curious to go deeper, this episode offers insight, relief, and real tools for healing.

    References and Resources:
    https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13521789-ep-92-how-to-create-safety-with-your-magical-vagus-nerve
    https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13654015-ep-94-when-feeling-safe-doesn-t-feel-safe
    https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/13654091-ep-95-mastering-your-emotions
    https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/16001476-ep-151-the-art-of-recharging-managing-anxiety-and-time
    https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/16433664-ep-162-powertool-7-better-relationships
    https://www.burnouttoleadership.com/1849743/episodes/17387732-ep-182-when-someone-pushes-your-buttons
    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0345536932 MBSR by Jon Kabat-Zinn
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9692186/ EFT research
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31638407/ Reiki research
    https://aka.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Diane-Poole-Study-of-Effectiveness-of-PKP-Kinesiology-in-Reducing-Stress-Anxiety-and-Depression.pdf Kinesiology research
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38840137/ Coaching, women physicians, burnout
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10726131/ Coaching, leaders, burnout

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    15 min