Listen "75. Dealing with Burnout Pt. 2 with Nick Alfieri"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and special guest Nick Afieri explore the critical topic of burnout in the snowboarding industry. Nick shares his personal experience with severe burnout and how it led him to step away from his snowboarding career. The discussion covers identifying the signs of burnout, the importance of setting boundaries, and strategies for maintaining work-life balance. The group also delves into the reasons behind burnout, including ineffective communication and overworked schedules, offering insights and advice from their own journeys.00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back00:30 Discussing Burnout Causes01:45 Personal Experiences with Burnout03:33 Work-Life Balance Challenges04:31 Navigating Job Expectations08:21 Building Confidence and Setting Boundaries10:47 Industry Challenges and Personal Growth17:20 Reflecting on Career and Burnout23:02 Setting Clear Expectations23:06 The Value of Knowing Your Worth23:51 Launching a New Podcast24:00 Reflecting on Team Dynamics24:29 Peeling Back the Layers of Burnout25:47 The Importance of Authenticity27:12 Hot Takes: Snowboard Recommendations33:32 Snowboarding and the Pursuit of Freedom35:36 Dealing with Burnout38:36 Recharging and Reflecting40:30 Wrapping Up and Future TopicsThis Week’s Hot Take: Should everyone ride twin shaped snowboards?Next Week’s Episode: Convenience Bindings Fact or Fad?Calls to Action:Subscribe, share, and leave a review!Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboardingVisit our new website: www.learnedfromsnowboarding.comThanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming!The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com Email: [email protected] Instagram:Learned from SnowboardingBrian DonovanMatt LarsonChris Rogers
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