Who wants to be led by someone who’s burnt out? That’s the question I asked myself in 2024 - and why I kept pushing through and pretending I was fine. Until everything nearly broke. In part two of this interview, I’m back with psychologist and friend Sabina Read to unpack how I came out the other side of the hardest year of my professional life. We talk about what finally pulled me out of burnout, how I rebuilt trust inside Inventium, and the ripple effects of radical transparency. I also reflect on the shadow side of long tenure, the cost of silencing my instincts, and the surprising moment I knew our culture had truly shifted. If you’re leading a team, facing change, or quietly wondering if you’re the problem - this episode is for you. Sabina and I discuss: The shift that helped me rebuild confidence after burnout Why tenure can quietly sabotage growth and innovation How I nearly missed a 7-figure opportunity (and what changed) The difference between radical transparency and oversharing What helped our team go from fractured to thriving Why metrics matter - but they’re not enough The cost of hiding how hard things really were Key Quotes “Hope is not a strategy - but that’s what I was relying on.” “If just one person doesn’t feel psychologically safe, that can do a lot of damage.” “Radical transparency means being honest in a way that serves your team.” Connect with Sabina via her website , Instagram , or check out her podcast Human Cogs . My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at
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