Burnout on Nicole van der Hoeven

Learning about Glue Work and Quiet Quitting (Adobo & Avocados #25)

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:36:04 +0100

What is glue work, and how is it linked to quiet quitting and quality engineering? In this episode of Adobo and Avocados, Vernon Richards talks to Marie Cruz and me about what glue work is, the dangers of quiet quitting, its implications with quality engineering, and what we can do about it.

What does an overloaded system look like for humans? (Adobo & Avocados #08)

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:13:41 +0200

My friend Marie Cruz and I talk about burnout from a more technical point of view. We discuss how burnout is similar to an overloaded system (and how it isn’t), and we draw comparisons on how to make an overloaded system more resilient and recover from burnout.

When Productivity Gets Toxic, with Andy Polaine

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 22:03:46 +0100

We usually see productivity as a positive thing, but what happens when productivity gets toxic? According to my friend Andy Polaine, design leadership coach, burnout can occur when you’ve been doing more than you used to, struggling with the work, and feeling like you can’t say anything to anyone. In this video, Andy shares some tips for setting up boundaries to create mental space and defending your calendar against external pressures.

Check out Andy’s work:

Andy’s website
Reach out about getting coaching from Andy here
Andy’s podcast, Power of Ten
Andy’s newsletter, Doctor’s Note
Andy’s upcoming book, The Design Leadership Dip