Burnout Isn't YOUR Fault: A Neuroscientist's Rewiring Secret - Dr. Lizette Warner | Ep 55

14/10/2025 35 min

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Feeling the weight of constant pressure? Dr. Lizette Warner, a Smart Rewiring™ scientist, reveals why burnout is a system failure, not a personal flaw, and how to use neuroscience to accelerate your career without sacrificing your well-being.​As a former Chief Science Officer who experienced burnout herself, Dr. Lizette Warner developed the Smart Rewiring™ method to help senior leaders beat burnout and accelerate promotions. In this episode, she breaks down why our "nervous system was not designed for exponential growth" and shares neuroscience-backed strategies to help high achievers thrive in demanding tech environments. Discover the hidden patterns shaping your stress response and decision-making, and learn how to truly listen to your body before it's too late.​In this episode, you’ll discover:• ​Why your body's subtle signals (headaches, stiffness) are critical warnings for burnout.• ​The "laptop reboot" metaphor for understanding why high performers crash.• ​The biggest misconception about getting promoted in high-achieving environments.• ​A super-actionable neuroscience hack to pinpoint your peak performance and growth edges daily.• ​Why some people thrive like "dandelions" while others wither like "orchids" in the same environment.​For any engineer, leader, or high achiever ready to transform their career trajectory and well-being.​Connect With Dr. Lizette Warner:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizettewarner• ​Leadership State Check™ Assessment: https://trustandleadership.typeform.com/to/oWNWLDAK• ​Website: https://trustandleadership.com/​Chapters:00:00 Burnout: A System Failure, Not a Personal Flaw00:57 Welcome Dr. Lizette Warner02:05 The Smart Rewiring™ Scientist & Pivotal Moment05:15 Why Burnout is a System Failure in Tech07:33 Early Warning Signs of Burnout & Rusting Out10:15 Common Misconceptions About Getting Promoted13:23 Neuroscience-Backed Strategy: Daily Self-Reflection17:05 The Trust & Leadership Guarantee: Why it Works21:28 Client Success Story: From Stuck to C-Suite23:35 Rewiring for Individual Contributors to Leadership Roles26:55 Why High-Performing Environments Misunderstand Burnout30:56 The Single Most Important Takeaway for Well-being & Career32:07 What Innovation Means in Neuroscience-Backed Leadership34:25 Connect with Dr. Lizette Warner & Free Assessment​Support the Show:​· Fuel the podcast: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme· Subscribe and leave a review!· Share​Want to Be a Guest on The Iferia TechCast?​· Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch· PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast

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