Strategies for Overcoming Burnout: a Coaching Chat with Tamara Beckford MD [EP24]
Welcome to Coaching Chats, the podcast where we explore strategies and insights to help you overcome career challenges and reach your full potential. In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, Tamara Beckford MD, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, author, speaker, and CEO of UR Caring Dogs.
Dr. Tamara is a leading expert in employee wellness strategies, and she has interviewed over 200 physicians about self-care. Her knowledge and experience have been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Yahoo Finance, and Voyage Houston, just to name a few.
Today's conversation focuses on a topic that affects many people in the workplace: burnout. Burnout is a chronic stress response that can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a decreased sense of accomplishment. It's a phenomenon that can impact individuals in various industries, but today we'll specifically explore its impact on healthcare professionals.
As an emergency room doctor, Dr. Tamara understands firsthand the stress and anxiety associated with working in a high-pressure environment. She shares valuable insights on recognizing the signs of burnout and implementing effective strategies to prevent it. From the importance of taking time off to practicing self-care, Dr. Tamara emphasizes the significance of prioritizing our well-being in the face of constant demands.
We'll also delve into the role organisations play in combating burnout. From implementing wellness programs to providing training workshops on stress management, there are various ways employers can support their employees' overall well-being. Dr. Tamara's expertise and experience in working with organizations of different sizes make her insights invaluable.
So, get ready to gain valuable knowledge about burnout, stress management, and well-being in the workplace. Join me, your host, Rukshana Alieva, as we dive into this enlightening conversation with the incredible Dr. Tamara Beckford. Let's begin our Coaching Chat!