Navigating High-Functioning Burnout in Tech
In this episode, Gena dives into the deceptive nature of high-functioning burnout, a form of exhaustion that doesn't look like collapse, but rather like peak competence. For IT professionals, this typ...
23 Feb 9min
Why IT Professionals Can’t Quit Crunch Culture
In this episode, Gena dives deep into the psychological and physiological mechanics of ‘crunch culture’. Rather than viewing constant urgency as a simple scheduling error, Gena redefines it as a ‘thre...
16 Feb 10min
Why Soft Skills are Hard Systems Maintenance
In this episode, Gena dives into the high-pressure world of ‘crunch culture’, those intense periods in IT where deadlines are compressed and stress becomes the background noise of life. Gena explores ...
9 Feb 9min
Healing Your Subconscious with Certified Hypnotherapist (non-medical) Michala
Today, Gena interviews Michala, a certified Hypnotherapist (non-medical), Beyond Quantum Healing practitioner, and inner transformation coach. Michala shares her journey from corporate burnout and chr...
26 Jan 53min
Is ‘Fawning’ Sabotaging Your Tech Career? How to Stop People-Pleasing and Reclaim Your Voice
In this episode, Gena explores the often-overlooked stress response of ‘fawning’: a reflex to people-please and avoid conflict that silently erodes the resilience and clarity of tech professionals. Ge...
21 Jan 8min
The Real Secret to Achieving Your New Year's Resolutions: Aligning with Your Nervous System
In this episode, Gena delves into the reasons why New Year's resolutions often fail, particularly for IT professionals who are prone to overworking and burnout. She acknowledges that the root of these...
12 Jan 11min
Mastering the Art of Reframing in Challenging Situations
In this episode, Gena delves into the powerful tool of reframing, a technique that allows individuals to view challenging situations from a healthier perspective. She illustrates how reframing can tra...
2 Des 20257min
Silencing Your Inner Critic: A Fun Technique to Combat Negative Self-Talk
In this episode, Gina delves into the impact of emotional investment in one's job and how it can lead to stress and burnout. Gina emphasises that it's not just the physical demands of work that contri...
26 Nov 202512min
