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Even the most capable AEC professionals hit a breaking point — but saying, “I’m burned out” to your boss can feel like a career risk. In this episode, we’re exploring how to have that conversation before burnout wrecks your motivation, productivity, or relationships at work. Drawing from Harvard Business Review’s guide on burnout conversations, we’ll […]

In this special Halloween episode of Burnout Banter, we’re trading burnout for bone-chilling banter as we share real-life horror stories from the trenches of AEC marketing. From cursed proposals to ghosted deadlines and inboxes that just won’t die, these are the terrifying tales that linger long after the final submission. Whether you’ve ever sacrificed sleep

As Q4 ramps up, everything suddenly feels urgent. Deadlines move closer. Teams scramble to “finish strong.” And somewhere along the way, urgency becomes the default operating mode—whether it’s necessary or not. In this episode of Burnout Banter, Jeff and Rachelle explore the seasonal pressure that hits many AEC professionals in the fall. The push to

Even the most experienced professionals in the AEC industry—people who manage complex projects and navigate high-stakes deadlines—still struggle to hold their boundaries. It’s not a time management issue. It’s a culture, communication, and…

We assume vacation is the antidote to burnout—but for many AEC professionals, it’s just a brief escape before diving back into chaos. In this episode, Jeff and Rachelle unpack why we’re getting vacation wrong and how to shift from escape mode to…

In this episode of Burnout Banter, Jeff and Rachelle explore one of the most underused tools in the burnout recovery toolkit: movement. Most people immediately think of exercise when they hear “get active,” but physical activity is only one piece…

In this episode of Burnout Banter, Jeff and Rachelle take a hard look at one of the most ingrained norms in modern work culture: the 40-hour workweek. From its gritty roots in the Industrial Revolution to its popularization by Henry Ford and eventual…

In this episode of Burnout Banter, Jeff and Rachelle unpack the major findings from The State of Workplace Burnout 2024 report by Infinite Potential. Burnout has plateaued at 38%, but that doesn’t mean the problem is solved, it’s just entrenched….

In this episode of Burnout Banter, Jeff and Rachelle explore how introversion, while often misunderstood, can be a surprising contributor to burnout. Using the HuffPost article, “There Are 4 Types Of Introverts — Which One Are You?”, as a launch…

Join Jeff Visnic, an engineer by trade and marketing ally, and Rachelle Ray, an AEC marketer, as they bring their popular podcast, Burnout Banter, to the conference stage for a special live recording. In this interactive Q&A session, Jeff and…