In episode 45, we welcome Daisy Auger-Domínguez, a trailblazing executive dedicated to building vibrant and supportive cultures. Her new book “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People” offer practical strategies for overcoming burnout. With decades of experience driving transformation at Google and Disney, Daisy is known for innovative solutions to burnout.

Daisy and I discuss how she managed her own burnout while leading a global team through the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on her experience, Daisy identifies warning signs of burnout that leaders should watch out for and provides strategies for organizations to mitigate the risks of burnout. We unpack:
What burnout is and what is not
How to take care of yourself so you can lead and take care of the people in your life, without running yourself ragged and
Steps to take if you are feeling burnt out 

Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Daisy and share some news on the rest of this season of Better@Work!

Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net

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About Guest

Daisy Auger-Domínguez who is an award-winning global leader, speaker and author who guides organizations to meet the moment and tackle the pressing question: “Is there a better way to work?” With decades of experience driving transformations at the leading edge of people and culture at Disney, Google and Vice Media, Daisy specializes in bridging divides and aligning people, culture, structures and practices to deliver lasting impact. Her books, “Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace” and “Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People” offer practical strategies for inclusion and leadership. A sought-after speaker, Daisy’s work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Inc., MSNBC and TEDx.

Learn more about Daisy at: https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/

In episode 45, we welcome&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/about-daisy" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/about-daisy&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749794256393000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2IhmAEzELnry28SjSNIgFq">Daisy Auger-Dom&iacute;nguez</a>, a trailblazing executive dedicated to building vibrant and supportive cultures. Her new book &ldquo;Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People&rdquo; offer practical strategies for overcoming burnout. With decades of experience driving transformation at Google and Disney, Daisy is known for innovative solutions to burnout.
Daisy and I discuss how she managed her own burnout while leading a global team through the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on her experience, Daisy identifies warning signs of burnout that leaders should watch out for and provides strategies for organizations to mitigate the risks of burnout. We unpack:
<ul>
<li>What burnout is and what is not</li>
<li>How to take care of yourself so you can lead and take care of the people in your life, without running yourself ragged and</li>
<li>Steps to take if you are feeling burnt out&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Daisy and share some news on the rest of this season of Better@Work!
Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Cathal@betteratwork.com.au">Cathal@betteratwork.com.au</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://betteratwork.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749794256393000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1YyFVppS7EWcOJO7o2dAIl">betteratwork.net</a>
Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_
Get in touch on LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749794256393000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3snexMg7Hz6SP6n1ck9lvf">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/</a>
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About Guest
Daisy Auger-Dom&iacute;nguez who is an award-winning global leader, speaker and author who guides organizations to meet the moment and tackle the pressing question: &ldquo;Is there a better way to work?&rdquo; With decades of experience driving transformations at the leading edge of people and culture at Disney, Google and Vice Media, Daisy specializes in bridging divides and aligning people, culture, structures and practices to deliver lasting impact. Her books, &ldquo;Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace&rdquo; and &ldquo;Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People&rdquo; offer practical strategies for inclusion and leadership. A sought-after speaker, Daisy&rsquo;s work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Inc., MSNBC and TEDx.
Learn more about Daisy at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1749794256393000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0O_AZVJzip0rGho8n3W31q">https://www.daisyauger-dominguez.com/</a>

The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.

Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 

By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.

The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.
Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 
By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.

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