PODCAST: Season 6, Episode 11
Grab your coffee and join me today as I chat with Hazel Anderson-Turner, a business and coaching psychologist specializing in burnout prevention. Hazel shares her personal burnout story, how it led to writing her book “Coaching Through Burnout,” and valuable insights about maintaining psychological flexibility. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by work or struggled with work-life boundaries, this episode offers genuine strategies to help you navigate these challenges more effectively.
Exciting Announcement 🎉
Hazel’s book “Coaching Through Burnout” is now available at all major retailers including Waterstones, Foyles, and Amazon!
In this value-packed interview, we explore:
- Hazel’s personal burnout journey in corporate while juggling a new baby
- How to recognise burnout warning signs before reaching crisis point
- The power of choice in preventing burnout
- Creating non-negotiable self-care practices when facing intense work periods
- How leadership styles evolve through entrepreneurship
- Finding your authentic definition of success
Featured Conversation Breakdowns
On Burnout Recognition:
- The physical warning signs (sleep disruption, frequent illness)
- Why we often manage symptoms rather than addressing underlying issues
- How parenthood can dramatically shift our capacity to “push through”
On Post-Burnout Business Design:
- Setting functional boundaries around working hours
- Recognising when you’re slipping back into burnout-inducing patterns
- Understanding your natural energy cycles and seasonal productivity
On Leadership Evolution:
- Moving from saying “yes to everything” to becoming more discerning
- Learning to honor your body’s signals and energy levels
- The importance of reconnecting with nature and seasonal rhythms
On Success Redefinition:
- Shifting from external achievements to meaningful experiences
- Balancing purpose with financial well-being
- The joy of creating experiences for loved ones through your business success
Resources Mentioned
- Hazel’s book: “Coaching Through Burnout”
- Acceptance and Commitment Coaching approach
- Self-publishing through The Unbound Press
Let’s Connect!
- Find Hazel’s book on Amazon, Waterstones, or Foyles
- Follow Hazel for more burnout prevention strategies https://hazelandersonturner.co.uk/