In Episode 339 of My Favorite Mistake, I talk with Genevieve Skory, executive coach and former Chief Field Development Officer, about a powerful leadership mistake: confusing performance with …
What Quitting a PhD Taught Rob Dorgan About Burnout, Success, and Finding Purpose
Rob Dorgan reflects on how quitting a PhD program helped him recognize burnout, redefine success, and build a more meaningful and balanced life. Listen: Check out all episodes on the My …
The Promotion That Burned Her Out—and Changed How She Thinks About Culture
When Jessica Kriegel accepted what felt like a dream promotion at Oracle, she didn’t expect it to nearly break her. In just six intense weeks, the role led to burnout—but also sparked the insights …
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How Andrew Davis Burned Out as a Buddhist Monk and Found Balance in Tech
What happens when even a life built around mindfulness leads to burnout? Andrew Davis shares how burning out as a Buddhist monk became an unexpected turning point—reshaping how he thinks about work, …
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Overcoming Burnout and Perfectionism with Julian Reeve
Julian Reeve reached the top of the music world—leading Hamilton on Broadway—only to discover the hidden cost of perfectionism. In this episode, he shares the early career mistake that reshaped his …
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Navigating Medical Career Pitfalls and Addressing Burnout with Dr. Susan Landers
What happens when a career decision that feels like a mistake turns out to be the right move—and burnout still finds you years later? Dr. Susan Landers shares hard-earned lessons from decades in …