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Associated Press
4 hours ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Dr. Cheryl Jack Nominated for Major Leadership Award as She Names the Silent Epidemic of 'Nulling Out'
Veblen Directors honours Dr Jack's groundbreaking work identifying and solving the crisis of high-functioning emptiness gutting our most accomplished leaders. 'Burnout is a crisis of energy. Nulling out is a crisis of the self.'— Dr. Cheryl Jack LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 / / -- Cheryl Jack, MD, a physician with over forty years of experience in the human condition, has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Veblen Directors Programme Leadership Award. The nomination recognizes her pioneering work in defining 'nulling out"—a silent, insidious epidemic she identifies as the true crisis facing today's high-achievers. 'There is a crisis happening in plain sight, and it isn't burnout,' says Dr. Jack. 'Burnout is a crisis of energy. Nulling out is a crisis of the self. It's the erasure of the person you are, leaving behind only a high-functioning machine. It's the reason a leader can hit every target, exceed every expectation, and feel absolutely nothing.' Dr. Jack argues that for decades, we have been using the wrong language for this condition, leading to ineffective solutions. The consequences of this misdiagnosis are catastrophic, as the internal emptiness of 'nulling out' often leads to destructive acts—shattered marriages, reckless financial decisions, and professional self-sabotage—in a desperate attempt to feel something real again. In her forthcoming book, 'Nulling Out: How High Achievers Lose Themselves in Success (And How to Find Your Way Back),' Dr. Jack provides the first-ever framework for understanding and reversing this process. The book details her proprietary, integrative approach: a radical act of reclamation without destruction, guiding leaders to reconnect with their internal fire without having to burn down the lives they've painstakingly built. 'The tragedy isn't that these men are suffering,' Dr. Jack states. 'It's that they've been conditioned to believe their emptiness is the inevitable price of success. My work proves they're wrong.' The Veblen Directors Programme recognized Dr. Jack's work as a critical, timely, and necessary contribution to the future of sustainable leadership. Her focus on reintegrating the authentic self with the competent professional addresses a core challenge facing every modern organization. About Dr. Cheryl Jack: Dr. Jack is a physician, author, and the pioneering thought leader on 'nulling out.' Her 40- year journey has taken her from the ER to the boardroom, giving her a unique vantage point on the human condition. Her book, 'Nulling Out,' is the culmination of her life's work. Learn more at Megan Stow Prominence Global +61 412766649 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Skift
10 hours ago
- Health
- Skift
Take That Summer Vacation: 5 Musts for Avoiding Burnout
As August rolls around, it's easy to convince yourself that there's no time to take a summer vacation. That's one of many unhealthy decisions planners under stress can make. Talk to experts who specialize in burnout and they'll describe it as a slow burn. It's not immediate. By not addressing what they're feeling and not taking steps in the moment to de-stress, over time, planners will find themselves in a spiral. Into depression, a cycle of self-medicating or overeating, or worse. Here are 5 proactive strategies for avoiding burnout: 1. Know the Signs It's important to be able to identify warning signs early on. Stress manifests itself in various forms — from chronic exhaustion to nagging anxiety to difficulty concentrating. Recognizing when your behaviors start to change because of stress is the first step, said Rebecca Schwartz, Ph.D, an associate professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell. Learn more from her in 8 Ways to Avoid Burnout. 2. Create Boundaries Setting boundaries is important in any profession, but even more so for meeting planners. Long hours and big stretches of time away from home can take their toll, and it's up to each individual to create healthy boundaries. When you're not traveling for a program, resist the urge to do any work outside of regular hours. Use all your vacation, and don't skip lunch. Learn to say no. If you're short-staffed and your company won't give you resources, don't do three people's jobs, or you will find yourself doing them permanently. Find more advice at Setting Boundaries: 10 Strategies for Planners. 3. Be Proactive One of the biggest sources of stress is last-minute changes. That final week heading into a meeting can challenge even the most seasoned planner. The first line of defense is the contract. Use language that highlights any late changes that may significantly affect cost and the ability to adhere to the selected event date. Make sure that everyone understands that changes have implications, and can jeopardize the event schedule. Check out this article for contract strategies to avoid last-minute changes. It's also essential to arrive on site fully prepared. Office supplies, first aid, electronic supplies — getting caught without an essential item can create undue stress. Creating your own 'black box' will help. 4. Practice Self-Care Taking care of your health, especially when you're on the road, is essential for avoiding burnout. With so much riding on the success of an event, many planners find themselves sacrificing their personal health routines, including diet and exercise, because there just aren't enough hours in the day. A lack of sleep is another common challenge, and can end up causing brain fog and making you feel sluggish. What's worse, sleep deprivation can also cause hormonal imbalances that can spike your appetite. It might not even be possible to get a good night's sleep every night when you're on site at a meeting, and that's where fitness hacks come in. Don't miss these 7 Fitness Hacks for Event Travel. If you do a lot of long-haul travel, that's even more challenging. Time zone changes can tempt you to give into the one-two punch of alcohol and coffee — the two biggest contributors to jet lag. It's a recipe for burnout. We asked fellow travelers and flight attendants for advice on how to survive long-haul travel here. 5. Eat Right The key to eating well on the road is to plan ahead, and many planners bring healthy snacks with them — but it's not always possible. There's nothing like having just a few minutes between flights and trying to seek out something healthy to eat in between the pizza, hot dogs, and jumbo bags of chips and candy. You'll find containers of celery and carrots with hummus, or yogurt, but that doesn't equal a healthy meal. The good news is that healthy food does exist at airports, and you can research where to go in advance so you don't miss out if time is limited. These tips on where to go to find healthy airport food can help. Explore the Skift Meetings Toolkit Level up your skills in minutes and start streamlining the way you plan meetings and events. Hundreds of articles in nine key categories: Accessibility & Inclusion | Budgeting & Cost Savings | Careers & Personal Development | Contracts & Duty of Care | Event Technology | Ideas & Inspiration | Logistics & Operations | Marketing & Promotions | On The Road For more suggestions for managing job stress and avoiding burnout, check out Skift Meetings Toolkit, our new how-to hub, with hundreds of information-packed articles about meeting planning.
ABC News
a day ago
- Sport
- ABC News
Tadej Pogačar wins fourth Tour de France, one off all-time record
Tadej Pogačar appears on the verge of emulating cycling great Eddy Merckx after his fourth Tour de France win, but the Slovenian says he is in no rush to chase history, warning that the risk of burnout looms large in one of the most mentally and physically demanding sports. The 26-year-old sealed his fourth Tour de France title after three more weeks of dominance, but admitted fatigue crept in during the final days. "We were comfortably in the yellow, but yeah, I was a bit tired in the last week, to be honest," Pogačar told a press conference, adding he wanted to enjoy the moment in Paris rather than dissect mistakes. While his achievements have already placed him among the all-time greats in the race's 122-year history, Pogačar said cycling's relentless calendar and obsession with training create a dangerous cycle that could leave riders drained. "Burnouts happen in sports, in a lot of sports, mental burnout, physical burnout. We train a lot. Cyclists are sometimes too obsessed with training, and everybody wants to train more and more and more," he said. The world champion warned over-training combined with constant racing demands could trap riders in a cycle of fatigue that rarely allowed time for recovery. "You see some riders have fatigue too early in the season and then the team needs you to race, race, race. In the end, you just keep going into this circle and you never recover," the UAE Emirates-XRG rider said. "Then you come to October and you're like, finally a break. And then in December, you're trying to do it all over again." For Pogačar, that risk is why he refuses to set lofty targets such as joining Merckx, Miguel Induráin, Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault with five Tour titles. "Obviously it's not the goal to win five tours. Right now, I have no clear goals. Maybe the world championships this year and [the Tour of] Lombardy, but for now I just enjoy the moment and will think about the next goals quite soon," he said. Pogačar also credited rival Jonas Vingegaard, saying their five-year duel was a privilege and pushed both "to the next level". It is the first time two riders finish first and second in five consecutive Tours, Vingegaard having beaten Pogačar in 2022 and 2023 while the Slovenian edged his rival out this year, in 2021 and 2024. After three gruelling weeks, Pogačar savoured the relaxed final stage in Paris. "Today was pure racing and I enjoyed it quite a bit," he said with a smile. Ben O'Connor was the best-placed Australian, finishing 11th, 34 minutes and 34 seconds behind Pogačar. Reuters
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Caring for the carers: A social enterprise steps in to assist Malaysia's ‘sandwich gen'
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Juggling work, parenthood and elderly care, Malaysia's 'sandwich generation' often faces burnout due to a lack of proper support systems. Caught between responsibilities, many have been forced to quit their jobs so they can care for their family full-time because there are few accessible alternatives. And then the Covid-19 pandemic happened. For Teman Malaysia co-founder Ezzati Nasir, the time during the movement control order (MCO) highlighted a crucial need for these carers – caregivers. 'We saw a lot of problems that occurred among the seniors because their children were not able to go back to their parents. 'So that was our focus at the time,' she told Malay Mail in a recent interview. Ezza Nasir, chief executive officer and co-founder of Teman Malaysia. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah Turning challenges into opportunities Teman Malaysia was born in 2020 through an incubator programme called Social Enterprise Education Laboratory, powered by Petronas and Tata Consultancy Services. Although there were already caregiving services in the market, the demand far outweighed the supply. 'We were part of the programme that was a place where social enterprises that solve social problems were put together, at the time also helping to solve youth unemployment,' Ezzati said. 'We were then looking for ways on how we can create a business that is able to create job opportunities to reduce youth unemployment rate at the time. 'That's when we coupled the problem together; seniors who don't have anyone to help them, and those who are in need of work/job opportunities.' She said jobs like food delivery during the pandemic were mostly taken up by men, leaving women with fewer options. Teman created an opportunity for unemployed women, especially as caregiving roles in Malaysian households typically fall on women. 'Our main objective was to incorporate the whole seniors ecosystem, however we're not trying to provide healthcare services,' Ezzati said. 'We were focused on seniors who are still able but their children are not confident enough to let them do things on their own, so they just need a teman around. 'That's how the Teman name came about.' How Teman works Unlike nursing services or retirement homes, Teman supports independent seniors who just need help with tasks like going to appointments, grocery shopping, or simply someone to chat with. 'I initially wanted to create a pool of Temanians who could accompany seniors who wanted to do the fun stuff like sports, recreational activities, eating and shopping. 'But as the team grew, we noticed that in Malaysia the need for medically related caregivers was still the main demand,' Ezzati said. Teman started with 10 caregivers. Today, over 300 people have been trained, with 40 to 60 actively working, mainly in the Klang Valley. 'One of our first training partners was the National Cancer Society Malaysia, recognising that many caregiving skills overlap with those used in palliative or long-term care,' said Ezzati. The enterprise is working on a 'travelling Temanian' package for families who want to travel with elderly parents who need support. 'It is my dream to be able to offer this type of service to help ease a family when they are travelling with seniors, but currently we don't have full-time caregivers. 'For now, we have Temanians who apart from being a caregiver, they help support an existing caregiver, allowing the main caregiver some time off and personal time,' Ezzati said. From just 10 people initially, Teman now has over 300 trained Temanians with 40 to 60 actively working, mainly in the Klang Valley. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah Teman operates on a pay-per-hour model, with short-term and long-term packages ranging from six hours to up to 10 hours daily, in 20-day booking blocks. 'Seventy per cent of the fees go directly to the Temanians, with the remaining 30 per cent sustaining the organisation,' Ezzati said. With funding support from Yayasan Hasanah, Teman offers subsidised care for underserved seniors and families. 'Those referred by the Department of Social Welfare or zakat agencies receive services for free, funded through a blend of sponsorship and cross-subsidisation. 'Every month, we allocate 20 hours of free service for those who can't afford it. 'We're also exploring how by offering slightly premium services could help fund the cost of care for less fortunate clients,' Ezzati said. Call for regulation When Teman first launched, Ezzati said Malaysians didn't see caregiving as a real job. 'Before Teman started, the climate at the time was that this is not something many Malaysians would like to do. 'They don't look at this as a career opportunity. Formerly they would rather pay a domestic helper to take up this role, but now we can see a prospect of this becoming an income earner. 'We've seen many women who had to stop work to care for their children or sick parents, now their parents are no longer here, they already have the skill set to be a caregiver, why not join Teman and earn an income?' Despite growing demand, Ezzati said Malaysia still lacks a clear national caregiving framework. Her team is now working with non-profit groups like Kendana, and government agencies, seeking regulations for the welfare of caregivers and those on the receiving end.
CNA
a day ago
- Sport
- CNA
Pogacar wary of burnout despite Tour triumph, shuns talk of chasing Merckx
PARIS :Although Tadej Pogacar appears on the verge of emulating cycling great Eddy Merckx, the Slovenian says he is in no rush to chase history, warning that the risk of burnout looms large in one of the most mentally and physically demanding sports. The 26-year-old sealed his fourth Tour de France title on Sunday after three weeks of dominance, but admitted fatigue crept in during the final days. 'We were comfortably in the yellow, but yeah, I was a bit tired in the last week, to be honest,' Pogacar told a press conference, adding that for now he wanted to enjoy the moment in Paris rather than dissect mistakes. While his achievements have already placed him among the all-time greats, Pogacar said cycling's relentless calendar and obsession with training create a dangerous cycle that can leave riders mentally and physically drained. "Burnouts happen in sports, in a lot of sports, mental burnout, physical burnout. We train a lot. Cyclists are sometimes too obsessed with training, and everybody wants to train more and more and more," he explained. The world champion warned that overtraining combined with constant racing demands can trap riders in a cycle of fatigue that rarely allows time for recovery. 'You see some riders have fatigue too early in the season and then the team needs you to race, race, race. In the end, you just keep going into this circle and you never recover," the UAE Emirates-XRG rider said. "Then you come to October and you're like, finally a break. And then in December, you're trying to do it all over again." For Pogacar, that risk is why he refuses to set lofty targets such as joining Merckx and Miguel Indurain with five Tour titles. 'Obviously it's not the goal to win five tours. Right now, I have no clear goals. Maybe the world championships this year and (the Tour of) Lombardy, but for now I just enjoy the moment and will think about the next goals quite soon,' he said. Pogacar also credited rival Jonas Vingegaard for pushing him to higher levels, calling their five-year duel a privilege. 'We just push each other to the next level,' he said. It is the first time that two riders finish first and second in five consecutive Tours, Vingegaard having beaten Pogacar in 2022 and 2023 while the Slovenian edged his rival out this year, in 2021 and 2024. After three gruelling weeks, Pogacar savoured the relaxed final stage in Paris. 'Today was pure racing … and I enjoyed it quite a bit,' he said with a smile.
