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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2026 · 44 MIN

810 burnout and mental fitness: how to stay well, when things are not well

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The world feels pretty chaotic right now — and if you're someone who prides yourself on high performance, that chaos can quietly push you toward burnout before you even see it coming.In this episode, Shelley sits down with mental fitness and leadership specialist, Joel Pilgrim to talk about what it actually means to stay well when everything around you feels uncertain.In this episode we cover:Why mental fitness is just like physical fitness — and what your daily practice should look likeThe 5-step model for performing under pressure without burning outWhat recovery actually looks like for high achievers (and why it's not self-care)How to find your flow state and why it matters more than you thinkWhy vulnerability is a leadership skill, not a weaknessTW: SuicideConnect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrrWe hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.🎟️🎟️🎟️Only 100 spots, so don't sleep on it: https://bit.ly/4fHwqMVCODE: POD for 10% off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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