How to Get Your Sh*T Together with Katie Maycock

Episode Summary

In this episode, Hadleigh Fischer sits down with Katie Maycock, corporate trainer, burnout expert, motivational speaker, and founder of Get Your Sht Together*. Katie shares her journey from personal burnout to becoming a leading voice in stress management and Mental Fitness. This conversation is packed with practical advice for anyone looking to understand and manage stress, avoid burnout, and build resilience in today’s high-pressure world.

What You Will Learn

The Difference Between Stress and Burnout: Katie explains why burnout isn't just a workplace phenomenon and highlights the key distinctions between acute stress, chronic stress, and burnout.
The Six Stages of Burnout: From excitement to apathy, Katie outlines the progression of burnout and how to recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.
Why Sleep is the Linchpin: Discover why sleep is foundational to maintaining energy, emotional regulation, and mental clarity.
Managing Stress More Effectively: Katie shares strategies for reframing stress and creating actionable habits to handle pressure without compromising well being.
The Importance of Boundaries: Learn why setting and maintaining personal and professional boundaries is critical for long-term resilience.
Practical Tools for Mental Fitness: Katie introduces her "power of three" framework and other tools to prioritize effectively, reduce overwhelm, and stay on track during stressful times.

About Katie Maycock

Katie Maycock is a prominent business wellbeing consultant and strategist, specializing in stress and burnout management for leaders and organizations. She is the founder of Get Your Sh*t Together (GYST) and co-founder of OMNIA, initiatives dedicated to enhancing corporate wellbeing. With over a decade of experience in corporate sales, Katie leverages her background to empower CEOs, managing directors, and teams to overcome stress, prevent burnout, and boost productivity. Her expertise has made her a sought-after speaker, engaging audiences on the critical importance of mental health in the workplace.

Memorable Quotes

"Burnout doesn’t happen overnight; it’s the result of chronic stress going unaddressed."
"You can’t pour from an empty cup; self-care is essential, not optional."
"Your brain and body are in constant conversation; learning to listen to them is key to resilience."
"Understanding your stress triggers is the first step to taking control of them."