Executive Burnout

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted a quick transition from the office to our homes.  Two years into the pandemic, we are understanding the impact of remote work on mental wellbeing. Although it was a welcome change for some, studies show working 100% remotely is not the dream for everybody. Microsoft’s 2022 New Future of Work Report...

The oldest members of Gen Z are turning twenty-five, and most of them entered the workforce only a few years ago. Yet, they are among workers reporting the highest rates of burnout and driving the “great resignation.”  In 2022, Deloitte surveyed 14,808 Gen Zers and 8,412 millennials around the globe and found out how stressed...

Workplace stress is a prevalent problem, especially in today's ‘'work hard, play hard'’ culture. Stress statistics in South Africa Statistics from the South African Federation of Mental Health report that most adults spend 50 - 80% of their waking lives at work. Additionally, around 70% of employees experience severe stress that disrupts their daily functioning...

The signs can become so routine that you may mistake them as just another part of life.  Living with burnout almost seems normalised in modern culture. People are accustomed to working long hours, having little time for their personal enrichment, and always feeling like there’s something else they need to do.  If left untreated, burnout can lead...

Remembering that we're only human and can only do so much in twenty-four hours is often a far-out concept for many. The above is true if you're an overachiever or highly ambitious individual. Experiencing burnout Emotional exhaustion and burnout are often the result of constant striving and working excessively long hours to achieve your goals....

Most of us have heard or read somewhere about how a certain amount of stress can be good for us. Why stress can sometimes be good for you Some researchers suggest that exposure to moderate stress levels can help build our resilience, thus, making us stronger, more robust individuals. How to manage stress positively One...

Work-related stress is one of the leading causes of burnout - a condition that often gets attributed to specific professions, for example, physicians, paramedics, and firefighters. Although, burnout can affect anyone at any time and for several reasons. What is burnout? Burnout occurs when people struggle to cope with the demands of workplace stress. The...

In this candid and illuminating interview, our New Business Development Manager, George Georgas, chats to venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and business speaker, Vusi Thembekwayo. We hear about Vusi’s own experience of burnout, the importance of wellness, and learn how to spot the warning signs. Let’s Talk Wellness    https://youtu.be/A0145LhRb0g “Don’t wait for Rome to burn down,” says...

We are very excited to bring you this exclusive and enlightening interview by Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Affluence magazine, Ronald Nair, with guests George Georgas, our New Business Development Manager, and venture capitalist, entrepreneur, business speaker, and author of Thrive in Disruption, Vusi Thembekwayo.  The subject is burnout: what it is, how to spot it,...

Do you constantly feel tired? Not just physically tired but a crushing exhaustion that threatens to derail your life? Like you just don’t have the energy to keep going? Your mind is foggy, you’re forgetful, short-tempered, feel overwhelmed, overeating or not eating at all and you don’t sleep well even though you’re desperately tired. These...

Everyone knows about the dangers of stress. This is especially true for executives who frequently work longer hours than anyone else and under greater pressure. If stress like this persists, it can lead to "executive burnout".

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