Breaking Free from Burnout: Redefining Work and Self-Worth with Ellen Whitlock Baker

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Why is burnout so widespread in the US, and why are we blaming the wrong things for it?

Executive coach, speaker, and podcast host Ellen Whitlock Baker joins me on the podcast to share her personal story of walking away from burnout and how she’s now helping individuals and workplaces do better. After 20 years in the workforce, Ellen realized the system (not the people) was broken, and she’s been working ever since to challenge toxic workplace norms.

In this episode, we dig into how burnout shows up, why the US compares so poorly to Europe when it comes to rest and time off, and what both individuals and organizations can do to break the cycle. From setting clear job descriptions to reframing your self-talk, Ellen offers strategies to help employees and leaders alike create healthier, more sustainable work environments.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by the pressure to give 100% all the time or feared being seen as “less committed” by leaving the office on time, this conversation will give you the insight (and permission) to rethink what work should really look like.

What’s inside:

✅ Why burnout is a systemic issue, not a personal failing

✅ First steps employers can take to prevent employee burnout

✅ The importance of clear job descriptions and boundaries

✅ How to reframe your self-talk to work for yourself, not against yourself

✅ Practical tools to recover from burnout and protect your value

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Key Links and Resources:

Ellen’s Website

Ellen on Instagram and LinkedIn

The Hard at Work Podcast

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