Leading with Compassion: Addressing Burnout and Mental Fitness with Cate Collins

Authentic Living

Roxanne Derhodge introduces Cate Collins, who shares her personal experience with burnout and emphasizes the importance of mental health conversations. They discuss the signs of burnout in leaders, the impact of the pandemic, and generational differences in workplace expectations. The conversation covers balancing personal life with leadership roles and the importance of leading with compassion. Kate introduces her concept of four rooms for mental fitness and shares her personal and spiritual fitness routines. They also discuss managing technology for better well-being, respecting internal space, setting boundaries, and actionable steps for leaders to listen to their bodies. (0:00) Introduction of guest Kate Collins and discussion on leadership and burnout (2:05) Kate's personal experience with burnout and mental health conversations (6:29) Signs of burnout in leaders and pandemic impact (10:46) Generational differences in workplace expectations (14:21) Balancing personal life with leadership roles (19:37) Leading with compassion and understanding (21:09) Kate's four rooms for mental fitness (24:18) Personal and spiritual fitness routines (31:44) Managing technology for better well-being (34:37) Respecting internal space and setting boundaries (37:45) Listening to your body and actionable steps for leaders (40:26) Sponsor: roxannederhodge.com