The Iceberg - Mike Drayton
Who is the saboteur? The unconscious in everyday life
Have you ever felt so tired that you couldn’t think?
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Have you ever felt so tired that you couldn’t think?

Have you ever felt really exhausted, but at the same time unable to switch off, relax or even sleep? Do you ever feel cynical about your job and wonder what the point of it all is? If you have experienced any of the above, you may be on the road to burnout.

This is a book about burnout – the biggest public health crisis of the 21st century. Burnout is a visceral physical experience. It’s the exhaustion, the anxiety, the sick feeling in your stomach. Burnout is also in your head. It’s the cynicism, negativity and detachment from work and people. It’s the inability to think clearly, the absence of mental well-being. People on the road to burnout are often clinically anxious and depressed...

This podcast is the introduction to my new book Anti-burnout: How to Create a Psychologically Safe and High-performance Organisation.  Now available from Amazon, on kindle or hardback.

I've created this Burnout Self-Assessment Questionnaire. It's designed to help you identify potential signs of burnout in your current work situation. It's not a substitute for professional advice, but it can give you valuable insights and guide you in making necessary changes to ensure you maintain a healthy and balanced work-life integration.

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The Iceberg - Mike Drayton
Who is the saboteur? The unconscious in everyday life
This is a podcast for anyone interested in finding out more about the psychology of work and day-to-day life. Dr Mike Drayton is a consultant, executive coach and clinical psychologist, and an expert in individual and organizational resilience. Mike was educated at LSE, Oxford Saïd Business School and the University of Birmingham.