Build Resilience and Overcome Burnout with Richard Sutton - E1

The Charlene Gisele Show

Burning the candle at both ends and still feeling like you're in the dark – if this resonates with you, you're in good company with countless professionals navigating the choppy waters of workplace stress and burnout. The pursuit of success often comes with the price tag of chronic exhaustion and anxiety, leaving many struggling to catch their breath in a cycle of unending demands and diminishing returns. But there's a raft in these turbulent seas, and this episode casts a lifeline, filled with insights from stress management wizard Richard Sutton. Dive into a discussion that not only maps out the anatomy of burnout but offers pragmatic tools and transformative strategies, laying the cornerstone for resilience in a landscape of challenges.

Renowned for his expertise in stress management, Richard Sutton is the acclaimed author of "The Stress Code," a pivotally strategic guide designed to help individuals navigate and conquer the pervasive stress that plagues the modern world. Building on this foundation, Sutton's "Stress Proof" takes leadership's role in mitigating stress to new heights, showing how to foster resilience within teams and communities. Sutton's esteemed clientele spans high-profile corporate leaders, top athletes, and elite organizations globally, reflecting his status as a sought-after advisory figure at the pinnacle of stress and health optimization. As a key contributor to the conversation on health and stress, his work continues to redefine the ways in which we approach personal and organizational well-being in an ever-demanding world.

"And it was seen in special forces, elites, military units that those individuals who express more of this molecule could handle more pressure with less compromise." - Richard Sutton

In this episode you will learn:

• How traits like openness, conscientiousness, and extroversion can influence resilience and susceptibility to burnout.

• The progression of burnout and its impact on emotional and physical health, and strategies for recovery and management.

• The definition of resilience according to Richard Sutton, going beyond persistence to include the ability to adapt and grow.

• Practical tips for increasing resilience, including the importance of nature, physical activity, and creating favorable environments.

• The significance of managing time effectively and prioritizing restorative activities to maintain high levels of productivity and performance.

• The ways in which our modern lifestyle and resistance to traditional recovery practices can contribute to stress and burnout, with advice on incorporating cold exposure and natural environments into daily routines.

This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:

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Resources

• Discover more about Richard Sutton's work at ⁠https://suttonhealth.co.za/⁠ or ⁠https://www.theperformancecode.ca⁠

• Get hold of his book “Thrive: A Practical Guide to Harness Your Resilience and Realize Your Potential”: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Practical-Harness-Resilience-Potential/dp/B0CQTK2MHK/ref=sr_1_1⁠

• Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: ⁠https://za.linkedin.com/in/richard-sutton-05913637⁠

• Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suttonhealth/

Connect with Charlene:

Website: ⁠https://charlenegisele.com/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/charlenegisele/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/⁠

Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/coachedbycharlene/⁠