Louisa has a powerful message for you if you are working in an agency.

She successfully built and sold her healthcare communications agency Woolley Pau in 2012 but her health suffered as a result and she ended up hospitalised.

In this episode she shares her journey and provides advice and guidance for others who may be inadvertently heading in the same direction.

In this episode she shares with us:

* The 10 signs you may be heading for burnout without realising it* Why trying to be the 'hero' at work can have a detrimental affect on you, your health and those around you* What resilience is and why it's not just about 'bouncing back'* The difference between healthy and unhealthy stress and how to spot the tipping point* Why stress goes undetected until it's too late* Where to seek support if you think your health is suffering as a result of pressure, challenge and stress* The first few steps you can take right now if you think this may be affecting you* What she is doing now in her new business Otherboard to help those in agencies to prepare for, recover from and adapt in the face of stress or challenge

I think this topic isn't discussed enough in agencies, environments that tend to operate at a hundred miles an hour most of the time. Louisa provides some sage advice and guidance having trodden the path and who now dedicates her time to helping others .

If you recognise yourself in what Louisa was describing I would urge you to seek help by contacting Louisa to discuss your situation.