Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like caring too much for too long.
In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Lauren sits down with Patrick Riecke, burnout prevention coach, national speaker, and former healthcare leader, to talk about what burnout really is, how it quietly drains energy at work, and why purpose-driven people are often the hardest hit.
Drawing on his own experience leading through crisis in healthcare, Patrick breaks down the difference between exhaustion and burnout, the hidden “energy leaks” many teams ignore, and what actually helps people recover without resorting to surface-level wellness fixes.
As we look ahead to 2026, this conversation offers a reset for leaders and employees who feel depleted but still deeply care about their work.
In this episode, we cover:
- How to tell if you’re burned out—or just tired
- Why caring deeply can accelerate burnout
- The subtle ways work drains energy
- What burnout recovery really looks like
- How leaders can rebuild trust, motivation, and sustainable energy
If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or worried about losing good people, this episode will resonate.
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http://myburnouttest.comWhat is Getting Personal with Compt?
In an era where the line between work and life blurs, we're asking: why do we still treat employees less like humans and more like machines? There's plenty of talk about "enhancing the employee experience" but the conversation overlooks the core of it all - the human experience.
Getting Personal with Compt, hosted by Head of Brand and Communications Lauren Schneider, ditches the formalities and gets real with trailblazers and thought leaders who simply give a hoot about humanity. Join us as we explore the successes and challenges of shaping a workplace where people come first.
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