You’re leading others—but who helps you reconnect with your own spark?

How do you know as an executive that you or one of your team members or colleagues are flirting with burnout? Here are 5 signals to watch for:

Are you recognizing some of these signals? Take them seriously. Want to have an objective measurement? The burnout assessment tool is designed to measure those signals and gives you a clear indication on the risk of burnout.  Armed with the outcome, we can then start to implement a plan to prevent burnout from kicking in.

Let me give you an example.

At the start of our coaching journey, it was clear, my client was running on empty. A burnout risk assessment confirmed she was at high risk. She often pointed to an unsupportive work environment as the case.

Last week, we mapped out her energy sources and identified the work contexts that align best with her talents. Surprisingly, she realized her current role was actually a great fit. The real issue? She had overused her strengths to the point where they became her biggest pitfalls.

Her natural talent for high performance had shifted into overdrive, turning her into a compulsive overachiever, draining her energy rather than fueling her success. This awareness was a game-changer. Instead of blaming her environment, she’s now taking ownership and making adjustments.

I see this pattern often with leaders. Our greatest strengths can work against us when pushed too far. It’s all a matter of balance. So what can we do to keep the spark alive?

In my opinion, stress and burn out are not caused by too much work, but by doing too little of what sparks a light in you.  Know your talents and utilize them, without going into overdrive, It will give you a lot of energy!

If you don’t know your talents, let me support you. Invest in my one-day talent scan and you get a clear blueprint of your talents and pitfalls, your personality, your drivers and your ideal work context to thrive.