Listen "39: Burnout in Consulting & Other High-Pressure Careers: How to Recover & Pivot to a Career You Love"
Episode Synopsis
Feeling exhausted from consulting or another high-pressure career? You’re not alone. In this episode of Shameless Careers, I speak with Daphne Chung - LBS MBA graduate turned executive coach - about her journey from consulting burnout to building a thriving coaching practice.We talk about how burnout can happen even when you enjoy your work, the link between perfectionism and exhaustion, early warning signs like poor sleep and neglected self-care, and why learning “good enough” can protect your health without limiting success.You’ll also hear tips on making a career pivot, finding fulfillment in your work, and creating psychological safety in the workplace. If you’re:- A consultant feeling burned out- A high achiever in finance, law, tech, or other high-pressure industries- Or simply rethinking your definition of success...... this conversation will help you recognise burnout early and take practical steps toward recovery and career satisfaction. #consultingburnout #burnoutrecovery #careerpivot =============================This episode is about Consulting Burnout: How to Recover & Pivot to a Career You Love. But it also covers the following topics:How To Recover From BurnoutHigh-Pressure Career StressCareer Change For Consultants=============================✅ Stay Connected:With me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varia-pechurina/With Daphne Chung: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnechung/=================================#consultingburnout #burnoutrecovery #careerpivot #careerchange #mentalhealth #careerfulfilmentConsulting Burnout: How to Recover & Pivot to a Career You Love=================================⚠️Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.Copyright Notice: This episode and my podcast channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Shameless Careers. You are authorised to share the episode link and channel and embed this episode in your website or others as long as a link back to my podcast channel is provided.© Shameless Careers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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