Burnout & resilience
Burnout-Proof
Collective and Individual Habits That Actually Work
An evidence-based, practical session that unpacks the real causes and myths of burnout – and gives teams the tools to recognise it early and build lasting resilience.
Why this talk
But what is burnout?
What are the triggers?
Is burnout preventable and if so, how do you prevent it?
Burnout is regarded by the World Health Organisation as a key driver of work-place absence and with nearly half of global employees reporting high levels of daily stress in their work, burnout remains a serious challenge for people who are trying to survive in a complex and fast-changing society.
In plain words
Burnout
The World Health Organisation defines burn-out as "a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed", marked by exhaustion, mental distance from or cynicism about your job, and reduced professional efficacy. It is classed as an occupational phenomenon, not a medical condition. Burnout-Proof asks whether that definition is fit for purpose, and whether it chimes with our own experience.
Watch Andrew
Hear it from the stage
Filmed at Andrew's burnout talk, March 2026.
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What this session covers
The agenda, point by point
Everything your audience will move through – so you can judge the fit before you book.
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The World Health Organisation definition of burnout. Is the definition fit for purpose? And does it chime with our own experiences of burnout?
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The common burnout myths and why they're dangerously misleading.
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The signs and triggers of burnout. What should we look out for, so we can see our own burnout symptoms early and better support our colleagues?
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Psychological safety and why it's at the heart of establishing better wellbeing.
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HOPE: why is it important for preventing burnout? How do you foster a hope which is inspiring and grounded in reality, so you don't set people up to fail?
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The Kubler Ross Change curve: why is it both helpful AND unhelpful in illustrating the complexities of change?
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Adversity and the language of T.E.S.T. How does the world of elite sport deal with setbacks/defeat? And how can we adapt the T.E.S.T approach to day-to-day life?
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The difference between resilience and GRIT. What is GRIT and how do you develop it in the good times, so you can draw on it in the more difficult times?
Go deeper
From the podcast
- Episode 47 When Men Break Down: Why It’s the Beginning, Not the End Harun Rabbani is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and retreat leader who has spent over two decades helping high-performing individuals recover from burnout, reconnect with purpose, and lead with renewed clarity.
- Episode 40 Masculinity, Burnout, and the Cost of Never Slowing Down Dan Glyde is a transformational coach specialising in men’s mental strength and emotional resilience.
- Episode 56 How to deal with uncertainty, when the outlook is bleak and it's not your fault Steve Judge is an award-winning international keynote speaker, twice world champion paratriathlete, and the author of Don’t Lean on Your Excuses and GOLD.
- Episode 36 Men, Parenting and Mental Health Scott Mair, is an expert in paternal mental health and parenting.
What your people leave with
Concrete outcomes, not vague good feelings
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Understand the WHO definition of burnout and whether it matches lived experience
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Identify the common burnout myths that can cause harm
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Recognise the signs and triggers of burnout in yourself and colleagues
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Understand the role of psychological safety in sustainable wellbeing
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Explore why hope matters and how to cultivate grounded, realistic optimism
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Apply the T.E.S.T. framework – drawn from elite sport – to everyday adversity
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Distinguish between resilience and GRIT, and learn how to develop GRIT proactively
Who it's for
Teams, leaders and organisations navigating high pressure, fast-changing environments and wanting practical, evidence-based tools for preventing burnout.
Mental Health & Resilience Keynote Speaker
Andrew speaks from lived experience – warm, honest and human, with the experience to back it up.
Andrew Pain is a TEDx speaker with 25 years’ HR experience, and his credentials include CPD-accredited keynote programmes; Member, International Coaching Federation; and Campaigner of the Year 2023, Men and Boys Coalition.
- TEDx speaker .
- Host of the Men on Show podcast (60 episodes) .
- Author of the book Honestly, Man .
- Member, International Coaching Federation .
Formats & logistics
Shaped to fit your event.
Andrew tailors every talk to your audience, theme and time slot. Here's how the practical side usually works – tell him the room and he'll shape the rest.
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Talk length
Keynotes usually run 45 minutes to an hour, sometimes 90. Around two hours it becomes a workshop; longer than that is rare.
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Audience size
From an intimate group of 8–12 to a main-stage audience of 200–250. Interactive workshops usually sit around 40–70.
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AV & tech
Andrew works with whatever setup you have. And if the tech fails, the show still goes on – he'll present without slides.
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In-person or virtual
Delivered on-site or online, on the platform you already use – most often Teams or Zoom.
“Andrew's webinar on procrastination is one of the best I've seen. He has a presenting style which draws the viewer/listener in effortlessly.”
Mark Francis
Chief Financial Officer, Spotlight Sportsgroup
The podcast
Men on Show
Before you book
Frequently asked
What is Burnout-Proof about?
The real causes and myths of burnout, and the tools teams need to recognise it early and build lasting resilience – an evidence-based, practical session.
Who is Burnout-Proof for?
Teams, leaders and organisations working under high pressure in fast-changing environments, who want practical, evidence-based tools for preventing burnout.
What is the T.E.S.T. framework?
An approach drawn from the way elite sport deals with setbacks and defeat. The session adapts it to the adversity of day-to-day life.
Is this talk medical or therapeutic advice?
No. The talk draws on lived experience and is educational – it is not medical or therapeutic advice. If you or someone you know needs support now, the helplines are on this page.
Bring this to your organisation
Ready to talk it through?
Tell us about your event and audience – we'll come back with availability and how Burnout-Proof could land for your people.