Burned Out or Just Busy? How High Achievers Can Tell
If rest doesn't restore you and work feels flat, it's probably burnout, not a busy season. A Los Angeles coach explains the signs and what actually helps.
Meredith Baker
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Meredith Baker, leadership coach and speaker. Not to be confused with Meredith Attwell Baker of CTIA.
I'm Meredith Baker, an ICF certified coach, facilitator and speaker in Los Angeles. These notes are on burnout, coaching, and how teams build trust.
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