Burn Bright, Don’t Burn Out | How Leaders Can Reclaim Their Energy, Focus, and Purpose

Facing Disruption - Accelerating Innovation, Growth, and Resilience

May 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min

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Episode description

Burnout isn’t just about too much work-it's a wake-up call to reconnect with your inner truth. In this episode, AJ Bubb(https://www.ajbubb.com) and executive depth coach Charlie Gibson (https://coachcharlie.com/) go deep on what burnout really feels like, how to spot it before it overrides your life, and practical tools to help you realign with your values, energy, and purpose.

🎧 If you’ve ever felt that gap between how you look on the outside and how you actually feel, this conversation is for you! Tune in to learn micro-practices you can do in minutes, the surprising role of “bore out,” and why journaling and alignment are your secret weapons against stress and overwhelm.

What we cover:

What burnout really is (beyond the WHO definition)

The difference between burnout and bore out (and why both matter)

Why high-achievers are especially at risk-and what to do about it

How chronic stress builds up and what signals to look for

Community, psychological safety, and battling isolation (especially for remote workers)

Micro-practices and a 3-step framework: Pause, Presence, Practic

Key takeaways:

> Burnout is a disconnect from your true self, not just a heavy workload.

> Chronic stress is fueled by both external demands and internalized beliefs.

> “Bore out” is real: emptiness and lack of meaning drain you just as much as overwork.

> Mindful micro-practices and journaling can help you catch early warning signs and realign with your purpose.

> Psychological safety and community are crucial-don’t go it alone.

> The right tools are the ones that fit your energy, values, and goals.

> Don’t force frameworks that feel performative-trust your inner wisdom.

#Burnout #MentalHealth #Leadership

Check the links below for resources mentioned in the episode.

📑Read the article here: https://www.facingdisruption.com/p/burn-bright-dont-burn-out