Would you call this bad luck or burnout—heart attack, job loss, car repossession, and home foreclosure, all happening to the same person in one year? More than ten years ago, Michael found himself in exactly this catastrophic situation. At that time, society was far less open about discussing burnout and its severe impacts on both individuals and companies. Facing these challenges head-on, Michael endured a heart attack induced by severe burnout—a modern-day epidemic equivalent to a heart attack in its sudden and profound impact. Having survived these trials, he has now shifted gears to assist people, leaders, and organisations, both large and small. Career Change Master: Michael D. Levitt San Diego's Michael began his career in the aisles of a grocery store. He has since cultivated expertise in diverse areas, including accounting, finance, IT support and operations, business development, healthcare, and insurance. Currently, Michael is the Chief Burnout Officer and Founder at Breakfast Leadership Network. Also, Michael hosts a Top 200 podcast . He is also the author of a book called Burnout Proof. Episode Breakdown: 1:58 — Origin of 'Chief Burnout Officer': Inspired by a Shower3:57 — Breaking Free from Burnout: Michael's Journey Through a Life-Threatening Crisis10:55 — Burnout Unites Us: A Social Media Exchange Highlights Its Global Impact15:03 — Conquering Stigma: Strategies for High-Achieving CEOs and Professionals to Overcome Burnout21:15 — Turning Tides in Toxicity: A Success Story of Drastically Reducing Turnover24:54 — Office Politics: Sometimes You Can't Force the Horse to Drink29:17 — Victimhood in the Workplace: Understanding the Limits of Influence Over Those Who Resist Change30:17 — Burnout in Transitions: Navigating Career Changes Without Getting Burned Out35:12 — Self-Therapy Techniques: Identifying Early Signs of Burnout to Prevent Deeper Issues38:36 — Simple Solutions: Why an Old-Fashioned Alarm Clock Might Be the Antidote to Burnout Connect with Us: Michael D. Levitt and Vince Chan Chief Change Officer: Make Your Laws of Change Home to Career Mastery: Shift Your Career Gears on Your Own TermsHighest Rankings Since Launch:Business: 6 in UK || 13 in US > AppleCareers: 1 in US || 2 in UK || 5 in SE > Apple300,000 streams and 10,000 followers > Apple + SpotifySubscribe. Inspire. Thrive.