A Reflection on Burnout and Work Alignment

“When you work in alignment with your strengths, your nervous system operates far more efficiently and effectively so that your energy is better, you experience more joy.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares a deeply personal and insightful exploration of how doing work that doesn’t align with our natural strengths can drain energy, trigger stress responses, and even lead to burnout. As Rebecca prepares for the Stand Tall in Your Story event, she reflects on how different tasks affect mental clarity, motivation, and well-being. Rebecca explores the science of intrinsic motivation, the role of the nervous system in work-related stress, and why leveraging strengths is key to sustainable success. She explores rethinking how we structure work—both for ourselves and for the teams we lead—to foster creativity, efficiency, and joy. In this episode, you’ll learn:How tasks misaligned with your strengths drain your energyThe role of intrinsic motivation in preventing burnoutPractical ways to structure work for better well-being Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (00:43) Personal struggles and event preparation (02:53) The impact of misaligned work (04:20) Judgment and uniqueness in work (09:30) Intrinsic motivation and burnout (14:29) Aligning work with strengths (18:20) Delegation and task reassignment (24:15) Conclusion and event promotion Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/