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Keeping Your Fire Lit Without Burning Out

Session Description
 

We all have moments where life gets overwhelming, but over time this continued stress can feel like a permanent state of being where everything is a bit too much, where work that was fun and fueled your passion is suddenly heavy, and you notice that you are less effective and less inspired. But backing away or opting out of opportunities professionally can have negative impacts on your career as well. Learn the commonly missed causes of burnout to help you realize what contributes to it and examples of ways that organizations, colleagues, and individuals can all support our performance and our mental health. Then you'll get the chance to strategize ways to keep the overwhelm at bay while you keep pushing towards your goals.

Learning objectives:

  • Clarify the difference between burnout and stress
  • List the commonly missed causes of burnout and identify the ones that may be impacting you or your team
  • Identify proactive steps that both individuals and organizations should take to lessen the chance of burnout occurring
  • Identify small, but impactful changes that you can make to be more mindful, prioritize your wellness, and keep "leaning in" with less overwhelm in your day-to-day
Speaker Information
 

Bobbi Nance, Recreation Results

An expert in bridging the gap between passion and proof, Bobbi partners with park and recreation agencies across North America to help them find value in their data, capitalize on trends, and push innovative thinking to increase their impact in the communities where they work. Her background as engineering physics major turned park & recreation professional turned consultant allows her to combine her knack for numbers, passion for people, and experience working across the country to tackle those tough (and sometimes intimidating) topics in a fun and approachable light while still focusing heavily on creating results using the same forward-thinking, momentum-building work that she was recognized for with the Havlick Award for Innovation in Local Government. For over 20 years, Bobbi has been providing workshops across North America for regional, state, and national conferences and schools, as well as on-site training for sports, recreation, and fitness organizations, local governments, and other companies trying to inject some passion and fun while getting down to work. She has also served as an instructor at Oglebay’s Revenue Development & Management School and NRPA’s Director School.