Why I’m Talking Less About Burnout and More About Pressure

Описание: Burnout is real. I’ve lived it. But over time, I’ve realised it’s rarely the root problem for most leaders.

In this video, I explain why I now talk less about burnout and more about pressure. Not the dramatic, visible kind, but the quiet, cumulative pressure that reshapes leaders long before anything breaks.

I share my own experience of running a hospitality business under sustained responsibility, how pressure slowly narrowed my thinking and identity, and why recovery alone didn’t solve the problem. We explore the difference between stress and pressure, why capable people often miss the warning signs, and what real resilience actually looks like at senior level.

This isn’t a motivational video and it isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about understanding how pressure moves through leadership, how identity gets quietly tied to outcomes, and how to lead for the long term without losing yourself along the way.

If things feel heavier than they used to, even though you’re still functioning, this conversation is for you.

Chapters:
0:00 From Burnout to Pressure: The Real Problem
0:32 Personal Journey: When Pressure Reshapes You
1:02 Limitations of Burnout Language
1:45 The Evolution of Pressure in Leadership
2:19 Stress vs. Pressure: Understanding the Difference
2:52 How Pressure Changes You Subtly
3:20 Why Leaders Internalize Pressure
4:08 Redefining Resilience: Structured Leadership
4:45 Pressure's Impact on Personal Identity
5:11 Preserving Identity: Caring Without Collapsing
5:34 Recovery Alone Isn't Enough: The Need for Redesign
5:51 Carrying Pressure Differently: My Work Today
6:12 Building a Better Relationship with Pressure
6:38 Leading Under Pressure Without Losing Yourself

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