Episode 28: Burnout, Anxiety & Living in the Here and Now – James Gellatley
This episode contains discussion around burnout, anxiety, workplace stress, redundancy, and career transitions.
Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation with corporate executive coach and mentor James Gellatley as he shares his transformative journey from a successful 25-year career in the City to discovering his true calling after burnout and redundancy.
This thought-provoking discussion explores how personal crisis can lead to profound self-discovery, and why vulnerability and self-awareness are essential for genuine wellbeing and leadership.
In this compelling episode, James openly shares:
- His 25-year career trajectory in banking, rising to senior level at Credit Suisse
- The hidden cost of outward success and the burden of maintaining a professional image
- Struggling with burnout whilst hiding health challenges from colleagues and clients
- Experiencing long Covid symptoms and the impact on his wellbeing
- The fear of vulnerability damaging his reputation in the corporate world
- How Credit Suisse’s collapse became an unexpected turning point
- Facing redundancy, financial responsibilities and loss of identity
- Enrolling in a Foundation Course in Counselling at the Awareness Centre
- The transformative power of personal therapy and self-reflection
- Retraining as an Executive and Teams Coach
- Using decades of banking experience to help others find happiness and productivity
- Breaking free from workaholism and rediscovering purpose
- Living in the here and now and reconnecting with personal needs
This essential conversation offers hope and practical insights for anyone struggling with burnout, workplace anxiety, perfectionism, or searching for greater meaning in their career and life.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The psychology of burnout in high-pressure corporate environments
- Maintaining a facade of success whilst struggling internally
- The impact of long Covid on mental and physical wellbeing
- Fear of vulnerability in professional settings
- Career identity and loss of purpose following redundancy
- Therapy as a catalyst for career transformation
- Transitioning from corporate executive to executive coach
- Reconnecting with personal values and needs
- Breaking patterns of overwork and self-neglect
- Male vulnerability and emotional honesty in the workplace
- Finding authentic purpose beyond job titles and status
- Mindfulness and living in the present moment
