Running on Empty: How to Spot and Stop Burnout in its Tracks

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It creeps in slowly, often hidden behind the appearance of hard work, loyalty, and hustle. In many workplaces — especially male-dominated industries like the skilled trades — women feel additional pressure to constantly prove themselves, making it even harder to hit pause and tougher to ask for help. Women are also statistically at higher risk for burnout overall, often carrying invisible loads at work and at home.

 

This session breaks down what burnout really is, how to recognize it early, and why it hits so hard — particularly for high-achievers, leaders, and those in helping roles. We’ll look at the factors that fuel burnout, from organizational culture to personal expectations, and explore how stigma and guilt keep people stuck in unhealthy patterns.

 

Through interactive discussion and practical strategies, participants will learn how to spot the signs of burnout in themselves and others, and how to take steps to protect mental well-being before it reaches crisis point. Together, we’ll explore boundary-setting techniques, systems for managing energy and workload, and simple daily practices that make long-term resilience possible.

Participants will leave with tools they can apply immediately to safeguard their well-being, support colleagues, and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable workplace culture.

 

 

Key Learning Outcomes for Participants:

• Recognize the early signs and risk factors of burnout in yourself and others.

• Understand why burnout disproportionately impacts women, high-achievers, and helpers.

• Explore the role of workplace culture, stigma, and guilt in fueling burnout.

• Learn boundary-setting and energy management strategies that actually stick.

• Apply practical tools to prevent burnout and support long-term resilience.