Episode 43

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Published on:

21st Nov 2023

A Leader's Guide to Overcoming Burnout and Finding Purpose; with Dex Randall

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Dex Randall, a burnout coach who has a fascinating journey to share. Dex's story begins with a heart attack and a life-altering accident, which led him to discover his purpose in helping others recover from burnout. 

Dex's journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-approval, self-care, and the potential for growth even in the face of burnout. Join us as we explore Dex's story, his insights on burnout, and the steps he's taken to make a lasting impact. Get ready for an enlightening and inspiring conversation.
 

Here's a quote from Dex:

"You have the power to rescue yourself from burnout and transform your career into a journey of growth, purpose, and success."


Here’s a summary of our conversation:


04:57 - Midlife crisis led to ocean swim racing.

17:18 - Heart attack 6 yrs ago, bike crash

34:51 - Overworked and fed up, isolating oneself.

41:23 - Type A individuals struggle to ask for help.

48:06 - Mentors can alleviate burnout and influence others.

50:58 - Tackling burnout: solutions not working, root cause necessary.

56:16 - New course helps people rescue themselves from burnout.


Here’s Some Information About Our Guest, Dex:


Dex Randall, Founder and Executive Coach

Dex Randall is an executive coach who guides professionals from burnout back to heart-centred leadership.

Dex's career in corporate software leadership ended in burnout and a heart attack at 55. He recovered and spent the next six years perfecting techniques to coach others out of burnout - quickly, reliably and sustainably - so they can get their career mojo back, lead with empathy and mentor others.

Dex is a coach instructor and host of the Burnout Recovery podcast.


Something interesting about Dex :

I'm a bodysurfer at the local surf club


What are you famous for?

My solution to burnout, coaching with heart, and loving how my clients thrive.


Here's how you can contact Dex: 

W: https://dexrandall.com

Social Media sites:
@coachdexrandall


The purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to impact others.

If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com

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About the Podcast

Mission Activated
Conversations and reflections on living your purpose and leading from alignment
Mission Activated is a podcast about living with purpose and leading from alignment.
Hosted by Aveline Clarke, founder of 6 Star Leaders, the show moves between two kinds of episodes: conversations with people doing meaningful work in their own way, and solo reflections drawn from her work coaching conscious leaders through what gets in the way and what's possible on the other side.
This isn't a podcast about hustle, performance, or scale at all costs. It's about the inner work that makes the outer work matter. Self-trust. Clean communication. Owning your part. Becoming someone others can safely navigate by.
If you're tired of leadership content that's loud and shallow, and you're looking for something quieter, more honest, and more useful, this is for you.
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