The WHO definition of burnout, what it actually looks and feels like in practice (not the social media version), and why the brain responds to prolonged stress in the way it does.
Using the analogy of our “caveman brain” trying to keep us safe in a modern world, we’ll explore why high achievers can be particularly vulnerable to burnout, and why the same traits that drive achievement can make recovery surprisingly difficult.
The session will introduce tools, including the Anti-Burnout Vital Signs Assessment, Te Whare Tapa Whā, and the Red Light / Green Light framework, to help recognise early warning signs and identify where intervention is needed.
Presenter
Nina Henderson
GP, Les Mills Instructor, Wedding Celebrant and indoor plant enthusiast. Someone with far too many hobbies-turned-jobs who experienced significant burnout long before it started trending on social media, and before any useful recovery tools were available.
Nina started researching burnout to help herself recover and has since launched a business specifically for high-achieving minds struggling with it.
Using principles of neuroscience and tools grounded in research, The Anti-Burnout Doctor uses these to promote recovery, career sustainability, and long-term happiness.
