Understanding Burnout from an HR Perspective (Part 1) | Share, Inspire & Explore Podcast

Welcome to Share, Inspire and Explore, a podcast exploring burnout recovery and workplace well-being. In this two-part conversation, HR expert Martina Teufner joins theShare, Inspire, and Explore podcast to unpack burnout from an HR perspective. Drawing on over 12 years of experience and her own personal journey through burnout, Martina shares honest insights about the realities HR professionals face, often unsupported, unacknowledged, and under pressure to “fix” everyone else.

👉 Part 1 covers:

• What burnout really is and how it differs from workplace stress

• The ripple effect of burnout on employees and teams

• The impact of COVID-19 and return-to-office debates

• HR’s role and limitations in supporting well-being

• The emotional conflict of being HR in toxic cultures

📌 Critical Takeaways:

• Burnout is a workplace illness, not just “stress.” HR can’t diagnose it but sees its impact through absenteeism, performance drops, and cultural shifts.

• Trust gaps exist: Employees often hesitate to approach HR due to role conflicts, while HR faces limitations in providing direct mental health support.

• Hybrid work isn’t optional: Post-pandemic pressure to return to offices risks reigniting stress cycles. Flexibility remains key to prevention.

🔔 Subscribe for Part 2: when we explore HR’s role in burnout prevention-proactive strategies, ideal workplace policies, and how to build psychologically safe cultures.

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🌟 About Our Guest:Martina Teufner is an award-winning HR consultant and advocate for human-centric workplaces. Follow her on LinkedIn for insights into modern HR challenges.

🔗 Connect with Martina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-teufner/

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses burnout, stress, and workplace mental health struggles. Listener discretion advised.

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Welcome to the Share, Inspire & Explore Podcast hosted by Chris Wilson. In this powerful episode, we sit down with renowned psychotherapist Claudia Bayer to uncover how to recognize the early signs of burnout, both in ourselves and those around us.

Whether you’re feeling mentally drained, emotionally detached, or physically exhausted, this episode will help you understand the real symptoms of burnout, how it impacts your body and brain, and when it’s time to seek professional help.

✅ We cover:

• Clinical definition of burnout vs. regular stress

• Early warning signs most people ignore

• How burnout differs from clinical depression

• Recognizing burnout in colleagues, friends, and loved ones

• Biological and emotional impact of chronic stress

• Actionable tips for self-checks and when to seek therapy or coaching

🧠 Claudia Bayer brings her deep experience in systemic therapy, family counseling, and mental health recovery from burnout and stress. She is the Head of Psychotherapy at Lebens.Resort Ottenschlag and runs a private practice in Vienna, Austria.
If you’re navigating burnout or supporting someone who is, you’re not alone. Subscribe to this channel for weekly episodes that share real stories, expert insights, and tools for burnout recovery, mental health, and finding your way back to balance.

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🔗 Connect with Claudia Bayer
Website: [https://claudia-bayer.at/]

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Summary

In this episode, Chris Wilson reflects on his personal experience with burnout, sharing the early warning signs he overlooked and emphasizing the importance of recognizing these signs before reaching a breaking point. He discusses the physical, emotional, and mental toll of burnout, the cultural influences that glorify overwork, and the necessity of listening to one's body. Chris encourages listeners to take action and build a supportive community to foster recovery and growth.

Takeaways

• Burnout sends subtle warnings that should not be ignored.
• Physical signs of burnout include chronic fatigue and headaches.
• Emotional signs include irritability and loss of joy.
• Cultural norms often glorify overwork and exhaustion.
• Real strength lies in knowing when to rest.
• It's important to check in with yourself regularly.
• Isolation can be a sign of burnout.
• Burnout can affect your relationships and behaviour.
• You don't have to hit rock bottom to seek help.
• Building a community can aid in recovery.
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