222. Hidden Signs of Burnout: The Fade, the Fake and the Fire (Part 1 of 3 Burnout Series)

Burnout hides behind busy, and high performers are often the last to see it coming.Steph digs into one of the most misunderstood topics in leadership and workplace culture: burnout. She explores how burnout quietly erodes mental health and emotional engagement long before it becomes a crisis, especially for driven people who mistake exhaustion for productivity. Steph breaks down three distinct patterns burnout follows, the fade, the fake, and the fire, so you can recognize what's actually happening beneath the surface. Whether you're leading a team or managing your own high performance, this conversation gives you the awareness and language to catch burnout early and address it before it goes deeper.In this episode you'll discover:How burnout often goes unnoticed, especially among high performers who mask their struggles behind busynessThe three primary types of burnout: the fade, the fake, and the fireWhy open conversations about burnout in the workplace are essential for recovery and resilienceYour takeaways:Burnout can manifest in subtle ways, not just dramatic breakdowns, so awareness of early signs matters.The fade, fake, and fire types each show up differently and require different responses.Recognizing burnout early leads to better recovery outcomes and protects your team and family too.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Burnout01:09 Understanding Burnout: The Hidden Struggles09:30 Identifying Burnout: The Signs and Patterns21:29 Types of Burnout: The Fade, The Fake, and The Fire22:21 The Importance of Addressing BurnoutTake the Impact Scorecard - Learn Your Impact Score📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/