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Beyond Burnout
How to Spot It, Stop It and Stamp It Out

By Suzi McAlpine

[2 copies only available at this reduced price 2 July 2026
We won't be re-ordering this book once these copies have sold]

A practical, compassionate guide to recognising burnout, addressing it early, and creating healthier workplaces where people can thrive.

This book will help you:

• Recognise the warning signs of burnout in yourself and others
• Understand the personal, organisational and societal costs of burnout
• Identify common myths and misconceptions that keep burnout hidden
• Explore the workplace conditions and leadership behaviours that contribute to burnout
• Take practical steps to reduce stress and restore wellbeing
• Support employees, co-workers and teams experiencing burnout
• Build healthier organisational cultures that prevent burnout before it takes hold

Features

• Practical tools and actionable takeouts for individuals and leaders
• Clear explanations of what burnout is and how it develops
• Guidance for recognising, destigmatising and addressing burnout at work
• Leadership-focused strategies for reducing burnout in organisations
• Includes appendices, references, tips and resources

Soft cove,r 288pp
15.6 cm W x 23.3 cm H x 4 cm D (weight not listed)
ISBN 9780143775065
Penguin Random House New Zealand (2021)

Description

Burnout is more than feeling tired after a busy week. It can affect health, relationships, finances, productivity and the wider wellbeing of workplaces and communities.

This timely and practical guide helps readers understand what burnout looks like, why it happens, and what can be done to spot it, stop it and stamp it out before it causes deeper harm.

Drawing on first-hand experience and her work as an executive coach, the author explores burnout through both a personal and organisational lens. Rather than treating burnout as a private failing or a simple matter of resilience, the book looks at the environments, leadership practices and workplace cultures that can either contribute to exhaustion or protect people from it. It is especially useful for leaders, managers, business owners, HR professionals and anyone responsible for supporting people at work.

The book explains how to recognise the signs of burnout, challenge common myths, understand who may be most at risk, and identify the factors that cause burnout to grow. It also offers practical approaches for addressing burnout when it is already present, including ways to destigmatise the issue and create conversations that lead to meaningful action.

With clear takeouts, useful tools and workplace-focused guidance, this is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to build healthier, more sustainable ways of working. It speaks to individuals who feel exhausted and depleted, as well as leaders who want to create cultures where wellbeing, performance and human connection can coexist.

About the Author

Suzi McAlpine is a New Zealand-based leadership development specialist, executive coach, speaker and author. She is known for her practical, research-informed approach to leadership and workplace wellbeing, and for her work helping leaders build healthier, more effective teams and organisational cultures. Her writing and speaking focus on leadership, burnout, psychological safety, delegation and sustainable performance.

Contents

Foreword by Sir John Kirwan

Chapter 1: The Cost of Burnout
Chapter 2: Myths of Burnout
Chapter 3: What Is Burnout?
Chapter 4: Who Is at Most Risk of Burnout?
Chapter 5: What Causes Burnout?
Chapter 6: What Can We Do to Address Burnout?
Chapter 7: Recognise
Chapter 8: Destigmatise
Chapter 9: Socialise
Chapter 10: Organise
Appendices & References: How-to Tips and Resources

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A practical guide to recognising, preventing and addressing burnout in yourself, your team and your workplace culture.

Keywords
burnout,workplace wellbeing,stress management,leadership,mental health,employee wellbeing,executive coaching,work culture,resilience,productivity