The Work Flow Podcast

On our first guest spotlight we bring on one of our listeners, Mike Santorsola, Account Executive @ Gearset to discuss "burnout". We deep dive on Mike's experience with burnout in hopes to uncover it's root cause, and brainstorm ways to address it proactively. Big thanks to Mike for being our first guest in this new format! --------------------------------------------------------------(START - 0:57) Introduction to new series format and burnout topic.(0:57 - 1:08) Hosts introduce themselves and mission.(1:08 - 1:24) Discussion on hosts' chemistry enhancing podcast dynamic.(1:25 - 2:59) Mike and Derek's professional connection and burnout discussion.(2:59 - 4:54) Exploration of personal impact of burnout.(4:55 - 6:46) Mike's experience with burnout.(6:46 - 7:50) Distinguishing tiredness from burnout.(7:51 - 8:25) Identifying burnout triggers and symptoms.(8:25 - 9:37) Impact of habits and routines on burnout.(9:38 - 10:14) Identifying causes of burnout.(10:15 - 11:37) Factors contributing to burnout.(11:38 - 13:46) Internal vs. external pressures in burnout.(13:47 - 14:56) Mike's approach to managing burnout.(14:57 - 16:28) Emphasis on internal control and personal responsibility.(16:29 - 20:11) Strategies for recognizing and addressing burnout.(20:12 - 21:43) Admitting and seeking help for burnout.(21:44 - 23:54) Impact of seeking help on managing burnout.(23:54 - 24:58) Communication with managers about burnout.(24:59 - 25:23) Seeking support from peers or family.(25:23 - 26:24) Sharing work challenges outside of workplace.(26:25 - 27:05) Presenting solutions when seeking help for burnout.(27:05 - 27:55) Importance of outlet outside work to prevent stress.(27:55 - 28:00) Conclusion with conversation acknowledgment.(28:01 - 28:48) Reflections on personal growth and addressing burnout.(28:48 - 28:51) Wrap-up with Mike.(28:51 - END) Post-interview reflection on burnout misconceptions.--------------------------------------------------------------For more tips, frameworks and episode summariesfollow the Work Flow Podcast on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-work-flow-podcast/?viewAsMember=trueand on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/workflowshow/If you have feedback about the show, or ideas for topics youd like us to cover, shoot us an email at workflowshow@gmail.com

Show Notes

Ep.16 - On our first guest spotlight we bring on one of our listeners, Mike Santorsola, Account Executive @ Gearset to discuss "burnout". We deep dive on Mike's experience with burnout in hopes to uncover it's root cause, and brainstorm ways to address it proactively. 

Big thanks to Mike for being our first guest in this new format! 

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(START - 0:57) Introduction to new series format and burnout topic.
(0:57 - 1:08) Hosts introduce themselves and mission.
(1:08 - 1:24) Discussion on hosts' chemistry enhancing podcast dynamic.
(1:25 - 2:59) Mike and Derek's professional connection and burnout discussion.
(2:59 - 4:54) Exploration of personal impact of burnout.
(4:55 - 6:46) Mike's experience with burnout.
(6:46 - 7:50) Distinguishing tiredness from burnout.
(7:51 - 8:25) Identifying burnout triggers and symptoms.
(8:25 - 9:37) Impact of habits and routines on burnout.
(9:38 - 10:14) Identifying causes of burnout.
(10:15 - 11:37) Factors contributing to burnout.
(11:38 - 13:46) Internal vs. external pressures in burnout.
(13:47 - 14:56) Mike's approach to managing burnout.
(14:57 - 16:28) Emphasis on internal control and personal responsibility.
(16:29 - 20:11) Strategies for recognizing and addressing burnout.
(20:12 - 21:43) Admitting and seeking help for burnout.
(21:44 - 23:54) Impact of seeking help on managing burnout.
(23:54 - 24:58) Communication with managers about burnout.
(24:59 - 25:23) Seeking support from peers or family.
(25:23 - 26:24) Sharing work challenges outside of workplace.
(26:25 - 27:05) Presenting solutions when seeking help for burnout.
(27:05 - 27:55) Importance of outlet outside work to prevent stress.
(27:55 - 28:00) Conclusion with conversation acknowledgment.
(28:01 - 28:48) Reflections on personal growth and addressing burnout.
(28:48 - 28:51) Wrap-up with Mike.
(28:51 - END) Post-interview reflection on burnout misconceptions.

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What is The Work Flow Podcast?

Sam Magnant & Derek Bisson explore how stuff really gets done in the working world. They share stories and interview top talent in tech and business, providing frameworks and advice that can be used in real life, on the job, every day.