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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