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May 26, 2025 24 mins

What every HR Director needs to know about cognitive overload and burnout.

In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S., Dr. Safia Debar introduces 'Lead Without Losing Your Mind and Thrive Instead,' a neuroscience-informed series for HR leaders and executives aimed at providing real solutions without burnout, chaos, or compromise. Dr. Debar emphasizes the importance of sustainable high performance and retaining top talent by aligning organizational goals with employee well-being. She discusses the impact of burnout on individuals and organizations, highlighting the role of system-level factors and personal resilience. Practical steps, including recognizing early warning signs and implementing stress mastery protocols, are suggested as initial measures to address burnout. The episode serves as a call to action for leaders to create environments where both brains and businesses can thrive.

00:00 Introduction to Lead Without Losing Your Mind
01:10 The Importance of Neuroscience in Leadership
01:21 Real Conversations with HR Leaders
03:11 Aligning Goals with Employee Wellbeing
04:58 The Cost of Burnout and How to Address It
10:57 Understanding Burnout: Stories and Statistics
12:44 The Neuroscience of Burnout
16:29 Strategies to Combat Burnout
21:53 Conclusion and Call to Action

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GP Mayo Clinic London

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Harvard affiliated BHI certified in Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) courses

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One of Tatler's "Top 21 private doctors in Britain" 2020

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