Career burnout is real! More people are reporting that they feel burned out then ever before, but exactly how burnout manifests can look different for each of us.

Burnout can feel like physical and mental exhaustion, reduced capabilities, and even loss of personal identity. It tends to increase over time until something happens and we hit a breaking point.

Susan Batastini, Simerjeet Sylvain, Heather Dodd, and Jessica Duran have all been there. And they’ve come out on the other side with tips and advice on how to keep burnout at bay.

On International Women’s Day, Suzanne was joined by Simerjeet, Heather, Susan and Jessica to discuss their experience with career burnout, how they overcame stress and exhaustion to lead more fulfilling lives, and how you can do the same.

This episode is for all the women who want to tap into their inner light, find their spark, and overcome burnout.

Topics Include:

- Defining burnout

- How burnout builds up over time

- Signs and symptoms of burnout

- Strategies to avoid burnout

- How finding passion and purpose impact your energy

- Susan’s "Three R Solution": Recognize, Reset, Reclaim

- Importance of listening to feelings and emotions

- And other topics…

Susan Batastini is the Founder and Owner of Walk 2 Wellness, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University. Susan is also a certified School Psychologist and Holistic Wellness Coach.

Susan has a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Educational Leadership.

Simerjeet Sylvain is a Holistic Wellness and Transformation Coach. For 17 years, she worked for the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) in Alberta.

Heather Dodd worked 35 years in the industry, research consultancy, and business academia. Now, Heather works as a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach with a focus on supporting Senior Professional Women to make lifestyle changes to improve their overall health. She is a member of the Health Coaches Association (UK)

Jessica Duran is an IAWP Holistic Wellness and Career Coach with focus in supporting people to find their unique potential and what ignites them so they can create a purposeful, passionate and fulfilling life. I previously worked 11 years in the automotive industry in different positions, the last one as a Senior Pricing Manager for 6 countries in Latin America and created an NGO to assess small non-profit organizations helping children in need.

Resources Mentioned:

The IAWP Ultimate Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Living Life on Your Own Terms: https://iawpwellnesscoach.com/guide