22. Why Burnout Isn’t Just Personal—It’s a Societal Crisis We Can Reverse with Annie Graziani

Send us Fan MailBurnout isn't just the result of doing too much. It's often the product of systems that were never designed to support the people within them.In this episode, Robina is joined by Annie Graziani, business strategist, Doctor of Education, and founder of Sovera, for a thought-provoking conversation about why burnout has become a workplace and societal issue rather than simply a personal one. Drawing on her research and decades of corporate leadership experience, Annie shares why employee wellbeing and business performance are not competing priorities, but essential partners.Together, they discuss how our definitions of success have shifted away from intrinsic fulfillment, why organizations need to rethink the way they support people, and what leaders can do to create healthier, more sustainable workplaces. This conversation challenges the belief that burnout is something individuals must solve on their own and offers a hopeful vision for what's possible when people and performance are valued equally.In this episode, they share:• Why burnout is a systemic issue, not just a personal one• How workplace culture influences wellbeing, engagement, and performance• Why intrinsic fulfillment creates stronger leaders and healthier organizations• The role leaders play in preventing burnout before it happens• How redefining success can benefit both people and business Connect with Annie:• Website: soverastrategy.com• LinkedIn: Annie Graziani Support the showConnect with Robina:• Substack: Becoming Her • Website: routeofhealing.com• Instagram: @routeofhealing• Quiz: Personalized Hormone Balance Reset