In this episode I talk to organisational psychologist Dr Kat Page about her book “Good Work: Transforming Your Work from the Inside Out”. We discuss principles of good work and some of Kat’s motivations for writing the book.
I had another chat with Dr Bronwyn Milkins, host of the Mental Work podcast, about burnout’s early warning signs, handling moral injury and cynicism, and much more.
In this issue, I discuss the actions that you can (and in many cases should) take after someone has disclosed to you that they are burning out. These include offering help (which can be trickier than you expect), respecting confidentiality, making a formal report, and keeping a record of details.
I spoke to Dr Bronwyn Milkins, delightful host of the psychology podcast Mental Work, about my lived experiences of — and subsequent research into –burnout, and the implications for mental health professionals seeking to accurately diagnose and effectively help clients with burnout.
In this episode of Mind on the Job, I talk to University of Sydney Business School Professor Anya Johnson about technology, the meaning of work, and the questionable goal of “efficiency”.
In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by organisational psychologist Sandra Lam for a discussion about psychosocial risk management in fly-in / fly-out work contexts.
In this issue, I cover what you SHOULD do when someone discloses to you that they are burning out. There are four simple principles to remember: Listen, Empathise, Ask, and Do. Read this article to be able to LEAD someone in the direction of recovery.
In this episode, I am joined by organisational psychologist Melinda Phillips to discuss some of the psychosocial hazards and other challenges affecting teachers and principals in Australian schools, along with what can be done to address them.
When someone finally has the courage to open up about feeling burned out, the response they get can make a huge difference. A supportive response can facilitate trust, hope, and effective recovery. A poor response can do the opposite — and you would be shocked at how many “poor response” stories I’ve heard.
This is an article about what NOT to do.
Returning to work can be hard after any illness or injury, especially burnout. This issue looks at return-for-work programs and how to improve the return-to-work experience for workers who have been recovering from burnout.
