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EP33 Drives in Action: Understanding Burnout through the lens of DRIVE Dynamics and Sustainable Contribution Part 1

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Listeners will learn how to recognize the early signs of burnout, understand how their natural Drives and Drive patterns can contribute to exhaustion, and identify when those Drives are being overused. They will explore how the body, boundaries, values, and identity can signal that something is out of balance, and gain practical ways to manage their energy, set healthier boundaries, and make more sustainable choices. Most importantly, they will learn how to contribute effectively without continually sacrificing their own wellbeing. Cofounder of EngagementFit Dries Lombaard shares his very real Stage 12 Burnout experience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQlBhf53qZY
13 Oct English South Africa Careers · Self-Improvement

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