For people who want regular personal or professional development advice from a qualified executive coach.
Productivity is Down But Burnout is Up
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This week was budget week in the UK and everyone has an opinion about it. Personally, I don't think I am qualified to understand it or the longer term implications. But, one thing is really clear. In the UK, productivity has been flat for years, while at the same time, burnout is increasing. Both of these things are clear from reputable statistics authorities, not just that bloke from the pub with a pint of bitterness. I hear about both of these things all the time in my coaching. Organisations struggling to grow in a sluggish economy. Managers dealing with their own (and other's) mental health struggles. There are many ways coaching can help with this, and I can't summarise them all in a short email. But, here's one piece of advice that always helps:
Which might seem like an odd piece of advice, right? If you have burnout and low productivity today, surely we need a today solution!? The truth is that if you don't have a very clear direction, it is really difficult to put things in perspective. If you have no perspective, it is hard to know what decisions to make and it is hard to know what to give attention to. And so, unless there is a burning issue in the moment, I usually help my clients think about the future first. When we return to the present, everything feels better. Stephen -- If you’re curious whether coaching could help you find more clarity or direction, book a free 15-minute Clarity Call and we’ll explore it together. For anything else, hit reply. I answer every email personally. |
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