Episode 11: Leadership Burnout, Rest, and Recovery Under Pressure

Burnout doesn’t end when the pressure stops — recovery begins after it.In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks reflects on leadership burnout, the need for rest, and the process of recovery after sustained pressure. Drawing from personal experience and lessons from the climb on Mount Kilimanjaro, this episode examines what leaders often ignore once the crisis passes: exhaustion, clarity loss, and the cost of never slowing down.This conversation speaks to leaders and professionals navigating burnout, chronic stress, and the struggle to rest without guilt. Bart reflects on why recovery is essential to sustainable leadership, how faith and rest restore perspective, and what it takes to lead well after the storm has passed.If you’re dealing with leadership burnout, pressure fatigue, or the need to recover without losing momentum, this episode offers clarity on rest, resilience, and leading forward with intention.Follow Summit After the Storm for leadership lessons on pressure, clarity, and resilience.Connect with me at summitafterstorm.com#LeadershipDevelopment#PersonalGrowth#Mindset#ChristianLeadership#Parenting#BusinessLeadership#Motivation#Coaching