How to make a big impact without burnout, with Bianca Best
03/19/25 • 35 min
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How to make a big impact without burnout, with Bianca Best
Bianca Best knows about burnout - she experienced it, and has now written a book on how to avoid burnout while making an impact at work. Bianca is an adland powerhouse, a solo mum of four (five if you include her dog), a coach and a speaker, so she certainly knows about fulfilling your potential without damaging your mental wellness. Having got to the burnout point some years ago, Bianca knows how to bring yourself back from the edge of burnout, and how to avoid it in future.
Key takeaways:
- There are four elements to burnout: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
- The first step in overcoming burnout is to acknowledge any shame you have around it
- Ambition is a good thing that can exist alongside your mental wellness
Resources mentioned in this episode
NABS on burnout in Marketing Week: here and here
NABS on burnout in Campaign
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
Need A Bit of Support? Speak to NABS.
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Got a question for The NABS Podcast?
How to make a big impact without burnout, with Bianca Best
Bianca Best knows about burnout - she experienced it, and has now written a book on how to avoid burnout while making an impact at work. Bianca is an adland powerhouse, a solo mum of four (five if you include her dog), a coach and a speaker, so she certainly knows about fulfilling your potential without damaging your mental wellness. Having got to the burnout point some years ago, Bianca knows how to bring yourself back from the edge of burnout, and how to avoid it in future.
Key takeaways:
- There are four elements to burnout: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
- The first step in overcoming burnout is to acknowledge any shame you have around it
- Ambition is a good thing that can exist alongside your mental wellness
Resources mentioned in this episode
NABS on burnout in Marketing Week: here and here
NABS on burnout in Campaign
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
Need A Bit of Support? Speak to NABS.
Sign up to the NABS newsletter
Follow NABS on LinkedIn
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Find out how you can support NABS...
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How we created a dads' community at work, with Ben Irons & Joe Dolan of Microsoft Advertising
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TW: premature birth; miscarriage
How we created a dads' community at work, with Ben Irons and Joe Dolan of Microsoft Advertising
Ben Irons and Joe Dolan are advertising leaders, coaches and working dads. Together they run Dads at Microsoft, a group that supports dads - and mums - across the world in the company. The group's listening circles are where parents come together for advice and support seasoned with good humour, which makes sense because Ben and Joe are definitely a good laugh as well as being very serious about the need for practical support for working parents. In this lively chat we cover a range of subjects that will resonate with all parents and managers of parents.
Key takeaways:
- How to run a listening circle for parents in your workplace - you don't need all the answers - but someone else in the group might have them;
- Role modelling is key, as is communication, when creating solutions to help your work-life blend; and
- Self-care isn't selfish, it's a must-have when you're a parent.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Bliss charity for parents of premature and sick babies
If you work in advertising, marketing or media, NABS is here for you. Through good times and bad, we’re here to get you through all of life’s issues, in and out of work.
Want to build a network? We’ll connect you to the industry.
Aiming to be your best work self? We’ll develop your skills.
Need a listening ear, a friendly face, a confidential chat, some money advice or some help with your mental health? We’re here for that too.
NABS is your charity, generously funded by the industry. Thanks for having our back; we’ve definitely got yours.
Need A Bit of Support? Speak to NABS.
Sign up to the NABS newsletter
Follow NABS on LinkedIn
Follow NABS on Twitter
Follow NABS on Instagram
Watch NABS Talks on YouTube
Find out how you can support NABS...
The NABS Podcast - How to make a big impact without burnout, with Bianca Best
Transcript
Louise Scodie - NABS 00:00
Welcome to the NABS podcast. NABS is the support organisation for those working in advertising, marketing and media. I'm your host, Louise Scodie. Each week I'll be chatting with someone from our industry to find out how they support themselves and those around them through challenging times, as well as the day to day. And it's all to help you support your own mental wellness. I can't wait to start chatting.
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