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I Burnt Out At The Top Of My Career, And Had To Rebuild My Life

The Plumm Pod · 2025-08-28 · 42 min

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What happens when you climb to the top of your career… but lose yourself along the way? In this powerful conversation, Matt shares how he accidentally fell into HR, rose through global roles at UBS, and then faced the devastating reality of burnout that cost him his health, career, and identity.We uncover:How recruitment turned into a global HR careerThe hidden drivers behind burnout and why so many ignore the signsWhy HR professionals are at the highest risk of emotional exhaustionThe three “buckets of burnout” and how to protect yourself from themPractical tools to set boundaries and recover before it’s too lateThis is not just an HR story, it’s a human story.

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