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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 11 MIN

Artificial Urgency, Burnout, and the Nervous System

from Afternoon Coffee Break with Darren Watts · host Darren Watts

In Episode 3 of the Neurodivergent in Corporate America series, Darren explores artificial urgency and its impact on the nervous system. Using real workplace examples, this episode reframes burnout as neurological depletion rather than weakness. From premature escalations to constant task-switching, Darren explains how chronic unpredictability activates stress responses — and why neurodivergent professionals often feel the effects more intensely. This conversation is not about avoiding accountability; it’s about calibrating urgency to create sustainable performance.#NeurodivergentInCorporateAmerica#ArtificialUrgency#WorkplaceBurnout#AdultADHD#ExecutiveFunction#CorporateCulture#LeadershipAwareness#PsychologicalSafety#NervousSystemHealth#WorkplaceWellness#AfternoonCoffeeBreak

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