When we sat down to hear the story of psychologist and burnout expert Dr Valerie Ling from the Centre for Effective Living, we had a feeling it was going to be one of our most helpful episodes yet—and we weren’t disappointed.
In this episode, (the second in a two-part series), Valerie dives into her expertise on the treatment and prevention of burnout – a path many business leaders often (sadly) travel.
Valerie’s an expert on the topic, has been given the nickname ‘Doctor Burnout’, heads up a team of therapists who help people recover from the condition, and has a passion to help leaders of all kinds to live more effective and balanced lives. Not only that, she once travelled through the valley of burnout herself – and knows first hand how it feels (and how not to go there!) Her advice is invaluable.
Key Moments
- 02:27
Valerie shares her own burnout story: “I had a client walk in saying that I looked terrible.” - 05:17
Burnout – the warning signs. - 09:52
Steps to recovery if you’re burnt out. - 11:32
Valerie shares her Six ‘R’s’ of burnout prevention. - 17:04
Avenues for affordable counselling. - 19:01
Hope for anyone suffering burnout: you can not only recover, but find a better, healthier normal than before. - 21:53
What is post traumatic growth?
Learn More
- Connect with Valerie Ling on LinkedIn
- More about Centre for Effective Living
- Explore all episodes of Getting to the Heart of Business
