Balance and Burnout

In this episode of Tough Day podcast, KVJ sits down with Lori Sherer, a partner at Bain & Company, and Wagner Denuzzo, author of "Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New Workplace" to chat about strategies, myths, and real-life scenarios to help you tackle tricky work situations. Lori and Wagner open up about their personal journeys and offer practical advice for managing high-stress roles, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, psychological safety, and continuous learning in today’s workplace. They also share their insights on creating a supportive work environment and achieving balance in a competitive world.In this episode, you will hear:Concept of work-life harmonization versus traditional work-life balance. Creating psychological separation in a home workspace.Team norms and clear roles to mitigate after-hours work pressure.Setting boundaries and creating clear team norms to avoid burnoutAdapting to changing work environments and avoiding binary thinking.Issue of imposter syndrome, particularly among women in high-pressure rolesFlexibility in work environments and reciprocity in expectations and boundaries.Strategies for managing energy and authenticity in the workplace.Learn more about Lori Sherer | Bain & Company | Bain's Global Advanced Analytics PracticeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lorishererWebsites: https://www.bain.com/ | https://www.bain.com/insights/consulting-services-insights/advanced-analytics-insights/ Learn more about Wagner Denuzzo | Leading to Succeed: Essential Skills for the New WorkplaceLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wagnerdenuzzo Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Succeed-Essential-Skills-Workplace/dp/1632261421 Learn more about KVJ | Tough Day Website: https://tough.day/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kvonjan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.