Episode SEVENTY ONE
Holiday Illness: A Warning Sign You Can’t Ignore
SUMMARY SECTION
In this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast James Rule explores the phenomenon of holiday illness and why so many leaders fall ill when they finally take a break. It’s not bad luck, it’s biology. Discover the hidden impact of stress on your immune system, the science behind the “cortisol crash,” and how holiday illness reveals deeper warning signs of burnout. James shares insights and practical strategies you can use immediately to protect your energy, safeguard your health, and return from breaks stronger than ever.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Why you get sick when you finally stop working
The role of cortisol and immune suppression
How holiday illness connects to burnout
Eight actionable strategies to protect yourself and your performance
Why sustainable leadership is built on daily recovery, not heroic endurance
ABOUT THE HOST
James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.
His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.
As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance and create it in both our professional roles and personal lives.
EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT
Episode 70 - Disconnect to reconnect: Why leaders need a digital detox
Episode 37 - Recovery: The missing link for high performance
Episode 33 - High Performance Pledges
CONNECT & CONTACT
Website www.thelonelyleader.co.uk
Email: hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk
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