Architecture Business Club

Jon Clayton discusses the issue of burnout with career and wellbeing coach Anna Wolas. The conversation digs into what burnout is, how to recognise its signs, and how it differs from stress. Anna explains the reoccurring nature of burnout and its connection to a misalignment between personal values and external expectations. She also outlines common causes of burnout, such as organisational changes, unrealistic workloads, and lack of recognition. Anna shares her DCP framework (Discover, Create, Perform) that helps professionals recover from burnout, prevent it in the future, and activate their full potential. Through practical strategies and real-life success stories, this episode aims to equip architects and business leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers without succumbing to burnout. Today’s Guest Anna Wolas is a Career & Wellbeing Coach who helps architects and leaders achieve (& earn) more. Anna's approach helps reduce stress, prevent burnout, and create a sustainable, values-driven definition of success. — Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Understanding Burnout 02:02 The Burnout Cycle 05:30 Burnout vs. Stress 06:27 Healthy Stress Management 09:27 Signs of Burnout 09:45 Physical Symptoms of Burnout 10:04 Psychological Symptoms of Burnout 10:32 Behavioural Symptoms of Burnout 11:00 Occupational Symptoms of Burnout 11:25 Personal Symptoms of Burnout 11:51 Common Causes of Burnout 11:56 Organisational Factors 12:42 Personal Factors 13:07 Lack of Recognition 13:47 Fear-Based Performance 14:15 Conflict in Relationships 14:34 Overcoming Burnout 14:55 Ineffective Solutions To Burnout 18:45 Effective Strategies For Burnout 18:55 The DCP Framework 19:34 Step 1: Discover 22:32 Step 2: Create 25:00 Step 3: Perform 28:03 Success Stories Of The DCP Framework 28:11 Case Study: High-Level Professional 29:15 Achieving Clarity 30:55 Promotion and Beyond 31:55 Main Takeaways 32:21 Act Now 33:32 Final Thoughts — Key Takeaways Burnout is a cycle, not just tiredness You need to understand that burnout isn't the same as feeling stressed. Stress can actually help you get things done if you have time to rest afterwards. But burnout happens when stress goes on for too long without recovery. It keeps coming back again and again if you don't fix the real problem. Burnout means you're living by other people's rules and goals instead of your own. When this happens over and over, your body and mind get worn out. Spot the warning signs early You can notice burnout in five main areas of your life. Physical signs include feeling tired all the time, headaches, and sleep problems. Mental signs include brain fog, forgetting things, and feeling hopeless. You might also get more emotional, angry, or eat differently. At work, you lose your passion and make more mistakes. In your personal life, your relationships suffer and you feel like you're not doing well anywhere. The sooner you spot these signs, the easier it is to fix the problem. Quick fixes don't work - you need a proper plan Taking holidays, doing more exercise, or waiting for a project to finish won't solve burnout on their own. Even changing jobs won't help if you don't fix the real causes. You need a proper strategy that helps you understand yourself, create healthy boundaries, and use your real skills and strengths. Don't wait to deal with burnout - the longer you leave it, the harder it becomes to fix. — Connect with Anna Wolas on LinkedIn 🤝 a href="http://www.careerwellbeing.coach" rel="noopener...