When burnout hits, most people think they’re simply tired. But underneath the exhaustion, there’s often a deeper driver: shame — that quiet voice that says, “You’re failing. You should be stronger.” In this episode, Dex unpacks how shame silently fuels isolation and self-abandonment in high performers, and what it really takes to break that destructive cycle. Through the story of “Mark,” a high-achieving executive who spiralled into withdrawal and disconnection, Dex reveals the hidden mechani...
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When burnout hits, most people think they’re simply tired. But underneath the exhaustion, there’s often a deeper driver: shame — that quiet voice that says, “You’re failing. You should be stronger.” In this episode, Dex unpacks how shame silently fuels isolation and self-abandonment in high performers, and what it really takes to break that destructive cycle. Through the story of “Mark,” a high-achieving executive who spiralled into withdrawal and disconnection, Dex reveals the hidden mechani...
Ep#191 Deep Work - Your Highest Value Contribution
Burnout Recovery: Strategies for Professionals
15 minutes
2 months ago
Ep#191 Deep Work - Your Highest Value Contribution
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 multitaskingHow to identify your “zone of genius” and stay in itPractical steps to reclaim time for deep, meaningful workThe shift from solo problem-solver to lead...
Burnout Recovery: Strategies for Professionals
When burnout hits, most people think they’re simply tired. But underneath the exhaustion, there’s often a deeper driver: shame — that quiet voice that says, “You’re failing. You should be stronger.” In this episode, Dex unpacks how shame silently fuels isolation and self-abandonment in high performers, and what it really takes to break that destructive cycle. Through the story of “Mark,” a high-achieving executive who spiralled into withdrawal and disconnection, Dex reveals the hidden mechani...
