Stop Powering Through with Lizzie Williamson

About this episode

In this episode, Nicole Turnbull chats with Lizzie Williamson about the dangers of powering through work and the benefits of taking intentional breaks to improve energy and wellbeing.

Pushing through might look productive, but it’s draining our energy and fuelling burnout. It’s a habit so many of us fall into, thinking it proves our dedication, yet it’s one of the biggest barriers to sustainable performance and wellbeing. Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine light on the things that are normally swept under the rug. I’m your host, Nicole Turnbull, and today I’m chatting with Lizzie Williamson about why powering through is burning us out and what to do instead. Lizzie Williamson is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker and the “excuse buster from Down Under”. Drawing on her own rock-bottom moment and years of workplace education, Lizzie helps teams close the gap between knowing and doing with small, sustainable actions that reset energy and build a healthier workday. In this episode, we talk about why powering through often leads to burnout and how small, intentional breaks can make a big difference. Lizzie shares how simple two-minute pit stops can boost energy, sharpen focus and spark creativity, along with easy shifts any worker or leader can make to build healthier, more sustainable workdays. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who’s feeling…

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Turnbull

Guest: Lizzie Williamson

Topics covered

• burnout
• workplace wellbeing
• sustainable performance
• energy management
• intentional breaks

Keywords

• burnout
• energy
• workplace
• wellbeing
• productivity
• breaks
• Lizzie Williamson

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Organizations: Neon Shed

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