The Burnout Prevention Blueprint - Click here to access: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/40bff908-f3ee65e6

We often talk about burnout as the result of stress, long hours, or too many deadlines.

But what if… it’s deeper than that?

What if burnout is fueled by something more hidden—like work addiction masked as productivity, purpose, or even pride?

In this episode, I open up about my personal journey from being a high-performing lawyer to a recovered workaholic—and how work became my socially accepted addiction.

You’ll discover:

• The subtle signs of work addiction (that most high achievers miss)

• Why we glorify “busy” and how it feeds burnout

• The emotional cost of overworking—and how it impacts your health, relationships, and identity

• What it really means to work hard without harming yourself or those you love

• How to start setting boundaries that actually stick
  

  
  

📌 Resources Mentioned:

🔹 Burnout Prevention Blueprint: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/40bff908-f3ee65e6

🔹 Take the Burnout Quiz: https://c7b9bc05k59.typeform.com/to/sIiXEs8a

🔹 Join the Life Less Burnt Out Community: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter

🔹 Work with me 1:1 – Book a Call: https://calendly.com/coach-charlenegisele/strategy-call/

📲 Connect with Me:

🌍 Website: charlenegisele.com

📸 Instagram: @charlenegisele

💼 LinkedIn: Charlène Gisèle

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – What would you want more of—and less of—in your life?

01:00 – The loss of perspective during burnout

02:00 – Firefighting mode: how we glorify urgency

03:45 – My personal experience with work addiction

05:00 – The social validation of “busy” culture

06:15 – When work starts to harm your health and relationships

07:00 – Identity tied to achievement: when success becomes survival

08:30 – Signs of compulsive work behavior

10:00 – Guilt when not working? That’s a red flag

11:00 – Creative work vs. compulsive work: knowing the difference

12:15 – Rebuilding healthy boundaries and protecting what matters

13:00 – Is overworking your escape from something deeper?

14:00 – The ripple effect: work addiction and your relationships

15:00 – Why sustainable success is possible—and necessary

🚨 TAKE THE FREE BURNOUT QUIZ HERE: https://c7b9bc05k59.typeform.com/to/sIiXEs8a

Have you ever considered that the colours you wear could be shaping not only how others perceive you—but how you feel about yourself? In this vibrant and eye-opening episode, Charlène Gisèle sits down with renowned image consultant and colour expert Anita Feron Clark to explore how mastering your personal colour palette can unlock deeper confidence, presence, and even professional opportunities.

Anita breaks down the science and psychology of colour—how specific tones impact our energy, mood, hormones, and how others respond to us. From the art of dopamine dressing to the subtle visual cues that create gravitas and trust, this episode uncovers why colour isn’t superficial—it’s strategic.

Charlène also receives a live colour analysis from Anita and discovers her personal formula for radiant dressing, proving that wardrobe shifts can lead to energetic shifts. Whether you're navigating burnout, public speaking, leadership, or just want to feel more empowered, this conversation offers practical tools and timeless wisdom to help you show up as your best self.

“Colour is visual communication. You might feel amazing, but if the colour is wrong, others won’t see it.” – Anita Feron ClarkIn this episode, you will learn:

• What your colour palette says about your energy, confidence, and impact

• The three scientific dimensions of colour: chroma, value, and undertoneHow to choose the right colours for your skin tone, hair, and eyes

• Why some colours can make you look tired—and others, radiant

• How clothing choices influence mood, performance, and attraction

• Practical colour guidelines for burnout recovery, client sessions, and keynote speakingCharlène’s personal colour results—and the one mistake she’s been making with lipstick

Resources:

Discover Anita’s work: www.anitaferonclark.co.uk

Follow Anita on Instagram: @anitaferonclark

Connect with Charlène:

Website: https://charlenegisele.com/

Instagram: @charlenegisele

LinkedIn: Charlène Gisèle

Facebook: Coached by Charlène

🚨The Burnout Prevention Blueprint - Click here to access: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/40bff908-f3ee65e6

If you’re starting to dread Monday mornings, constantly second-guessing your performance, or feeling like your once-loved career is now just… draining—this episode is for you.

In Part 3 of my Burnout Mini-Series, we explore the professional side of burnout—the version that’s harder to spot, but just as dangerous.

Through raw client stories and personal insight, I reveal how burnout can quietly erode your motivation, crush your confidence, and leave you feeling like a shell of the ambitious professional you once were.

As a former big law lawyer turned burnout advisor, I now help high performers recognize the hidden signs before burnout costs them their career—or health.

💬 “Burnout doesn’t just steal your energy. It steals your joy, your confidence, and your ability to show up as the leader you are.” – Charlène Gisèle

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How burnout shows up in your career before it shows up in your body

• Why high-achievers feel the imposter syndrome spiral—even after a raise or promotion

• What it means when your job feels like dread, not drive

• The surprising link between burnout and declining professional confidence

• A real-time self-audit to identify what you’re sacrificing for work

• The ripple effect: from missed holidays to emotional withdrawal from loved ones

• Why you can’t “push through” forever—and what to do instead

📌 Resources Mentioned:

🔹 Burnout Prevention Blueprint: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/40bff908-f3ee65e6

🔹 Take the Burnout Quiz: https://c7b9bc05k59.typeform.com/to/sIiXEs8a

🔹 Join the Life Less Burnt Out Community: https://charlenegisele.com/newsletter

🔹 Work with me 1:1 – Book a Call: https://calendly.com/coach-charlenegisele/strategy-call/

📲 Connect with Me:

🌍 Website: charlenegisele.com

📸 Instagram: @charlenegisele

💼 LinkedIn: Charlène Gisèle

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: When work goes from fulfilling to soul-sucking

01:12 – What is professional burnout, and why it’s more than just “stress”

04:50 – Client Story: “I don’t look or sound like myself anymore”

09:33 – The burnout-food connection: why junk food becomes your therapist

12:10 – The subtle signs: social withdrawal, lost passions, endless scrolling

17:34 – Career impact: When promotions don’t equal motivation

20:14 – The confidence drain – why burnout makes you second-guess everything

23:15 – Monday morning test: Do you feel excited or exhausted?

24:30 – The mind-body-career burnout trifecta explained

25:23 – What to expect in Part 4: The psychological side of burnout

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