In this episode host Sue Stockdale talks to Ricardo Brito about his journey of experiencing burnout and how it led him to a pivotal moment of realisation. Ricardo reflects on the challenging work environment, dissatisfaction with the tech world, and the breaking point that made him reassess his path. 

About Ricardo Brito
Ricardo Brito is a career and life coach helping people pave their way to personal and professional fulfilling balance through what he calls the PATH Method. Ricardo’s journey began back in 2021, when deeply entrenched in the corporate tech world as a UX design lead he found himself battling burnout, disillusionment, and defeat. The turning point came when he reached a breaking point and sought medical help, realizing that something needed to change. This led him on an unexpected path of rediscovering himself through therapy, coaching, and experimentation. As he delved into coaching, Ricardo found a renewed sense of purpose and direction. 

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Time Stamps
[00:04:14] Financial and identity beliefs.
[00:06:23] Resistance to change.
[00:09:26] Embracing experimentation and playfulness.
[00:15:12] Identity and entrepreneurship.
[00:16:49] Transition in career coaching.
[00:21:19] The power of storytelling.
[00:25:31] Preventing burnout through self-care.

Key Quotes

• "I just shut down my laptop and said, I can't do this anymore."
• “Addressing the nature of that resistance is the first step to understand how can you let it go, call it by what it is and figuring out where it comes from."
• "It's a new confrontation with yourself and your identity."
• “We need to have those things to inspire us to move forward."
• "Changing how you approach things to make sure that you're invigorated and don't burn out again."
• "The better medicine is preventive medicine, not healing. So prevent your career burnout.”

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Producer: Sue Stockdale 
Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra