#2 Does talking about burnout harm my career? - with Dominique Jost (Head of Product at Doist)

In this conversation, Tanja Lau and Dominique Jost discuss the topic of burnout and its impact on careers. They explore the importance of owning one's narrative and turning a negative experience into a positive one.

You'll learn more about Dominique's view on how to seek help and the potential career implications of talking about burnout openly.

If you detect signs of burnout in yourself, please seek professional assistance and take good care of yourself!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences with Burnout

03:00 Factors to Consider When Speaking Up About Burnout

07:15 Preparing for a Conversation About Burnout

10:21 The Career Implications of Talking About Burnout

13:54 Leaving a Toxic Environment

21:08 Reflections on Burnout and Prioritizing Health

OUR GUEST

Dominique is the Head of Product at Doist, the makers of Todoist and Twist, where he is building a world-class, remote, and async-first product organization. Prior to that, he was the CPO at Scout24 (now Swiss Marketplace Group), Switzerland's largest network of classifieds.

He started his career writing code for web applications but quickly gravitated toward the art and science of shaping and shipping great products. This interest in all things product, and his appetite for sharing and learning new ways of working, inspired him to take on various leadership roles throughout his 20-year career in engineering and product.

His ultimate goal is to create empowering environments where teams can create value for customers and the business — all while having fun and staying sane.

SHOWNOTES

Stress & Burnout

• Difference between stress & burnout

• Calm and Confident under stress (English, German)

• Methods for Stress Management

• How to know when to stop

• https://www.calmr.works/bulletproof-soul 

Therapy

• How to Be Your Own Therapist: Boost your mood and reduce your anxiety in 10 minutes a day

• Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself

Leadership

• The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success

• Mastering Leadership: An Integrated Framework for Breakthrough Performance and Extraordinary Business Results

Enjoy and see you next week!