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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 1H

How Wanting to Do More at Work Becomes a Burnout Warning Sign for High Achievers

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When Aoife O'Brien is close to burnout, she doesn't want to stop. She wants to do more. One more task. One more thing to get through before she can stop. She says that's how she knows now - not the exhaustion, not the breaking point, but the acceleration. If you recognise that feeling, this conversation names what's actually happening. Not to add to your list. To give you a cleaner way to read what your own system is telling you.We cover:Why the urge to do more work is a signal, not a coping strategyImposter syndrome as a systemic trap - the beliefs you're swimming in so completely you don't know they're thereThe difference between burnout symptoms and burnout driversWhat happens when a leader decides to go home on time - and what that single act does to the people around themHow to start reading what your system is actually telling youThis episode is for you if you've been telling yourself you're coping fine - and some part of you knows that story is getting harder to believe. If you're a high achiever in a demanding role who has always mistaken acceleration for resilience. If you've never stopped to ask what the urge to just keep going is actually telling you.📩 Join 20,000 professionals: https://youarenotafrog.com/welcome/🐸 Get exclusive episodes and resources by joining FrogXtra: https://youarenotafrog.com/members/Aoife can be found here:https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie/ https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast/https://thrivingtalentbook.com/Mentioned in this episode:🌞 The Summer Reset for Doctors🌞 [FREE DOWNLOAD] Summer Recharge Checklist for Doctors

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