"How Burnout Almost Killed Me" - How to Break The Addiction to Overachievement with Carmen Paredes

Summary

In this episode of Outsmart Burnout, Carmen Paredes shares her profound insights on leadership, resilience, and her own harrowing journey through burnout. She discusses how burnout landed her in emergency surgery, the science behind achievement addiction, and the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in leadership. Carmen introduces her CARES framework, emphasizing Compassion, Authenticity, Resources, Empowerment, and Support as essential elements for leaders to help their teams avoid burnout. The conversation highlights the unique challenges faced by high-achieving women and the need for a cultural shift in workplace dynamics to foster psychological safety and well-being.

Takeaways

• Carmen emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in leadership.
• Burnout can often be a self-imposed sentence, especially for high achievers.
• The addiction to achievement is driven by dopamine rewards.
• Healing from burnout requires understanding the root causes of our behaviors.
• Leaders must model compassion and authenticity to create a supportive workplace culture.
• The CARES framework includes compassion, authenticity, resources, empowerment, and support.
• Women often experience burnout at higher rates due to societal pressures.
• Understanding childhood trauma can help address current burnout issues.
• Leaders should be curious and listen to the silence in their teams.
• Grounding practices can help regulate energy and protect against burnout.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Carmen Paredes
01:16 The Journey to Understanding Burnout
03:17 The High Achiever's Dilemma
05:31 The Impact of Personal Life on Professional Success
08:29 The Addiction to Achievement and Stress
10:36 The Intersection of Hormones and Burnout
16:29 Understanding the Need for Change
18:30 The Role of Childhood Trauma in Burnout
22:57 Exploring Emotional Imprints and Love Languages
26:30 Protecting Your Energy and Grounding Practices
27:25 Grounding and Energy Control
28:16 Leading from Within
34:14 Understanding Burnout in High Achieving Women
36:37 Visibility Challenges for Latina Leaders
40:52 The CARES Leadership Framework
45:40 Embracing Authentic Leadership

Connect with Carmen:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcarmenparedes/
https://iamcarmenparedes.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@iamcarmenparedes

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