{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a06ef0fd98ee73f63157e73/6a06f4f568dc584eda222656?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Truth About Career Burnout","description":"<p>What happens when ambition, pressure and identity collide?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of DC + Me, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-worpole-3796176a\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nick</a> &amp; <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanayyahsutton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hana </a>sit down with<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-buckingham-4832aa3/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Mike Buckingham, a VP EMEA Operations</a> who started his career as an apprentice and now leads operations across 22 countries.</p><p><br></p><p>The gang have an honest conversation about career burnout, leadership, imposter syndrome and the hidden pressures behind high-performance careers in the data centre industry.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t the polished corporate version of success...</p><p><br></p><p>It’s a real conversation about:</p><p><br></p><p>⚡ Burnout and carrying too much responsibility</p><p><br></p><p>🧠 Why high performers often struggle in silence</p><p><br></p><p>🚀 The pressure of leadership in fast-growth industries</p><p><br></p><p>👶 Balancing career ambition with family and life</p><p><br></p><p>🤝 Therapy, self-awareness and personal growth</p><p><br></p><p>🏗️ Why the data centre industry needs more diverse talent and thinking</p><p><br></p><p>📈 The danger of tying your identity to your job</p><p><br></p><p>🌍 How social media and LinkedIn impact mental health and comparison</p><p><br></p><p>Mike shares his journey from apprentice to leading operations across 22 countries and 140+ sites — alongside the personal lessons that came with rapid career growth, pressure and responsibility.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation also explores:</p><ul><li>why data centres urgently need fresh talent</li><li>why traditional career paths are outdated</li><li>how leadership is changing</li><li>and why the industry needs to become more human</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you work in data centres, tech, leadership, recruitment, or you’ve ever felt burnt out trying to “keep up” — this episode will resonate.</p><p><br></p><p>Featuring:</p><p><br></p><p>Mike Buckingham — VP EMEA Operations</p><p>Hana Sutton — JLL</p><p>Nick Worpole — <a href=\"https://www.strativgroup.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Strativ Group</a></p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to DC + Me — the podcast that talks about data centres like real people.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@DCandMePodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@DCandMePodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>#Burnout #Leadership #DataCentres #CareerGrowth #MentalHealth #Technology #FutureOfWork #DataCenter #TechPodcast #ImposterSyndrome #WorkLifeBalance #AI #DigitalInfrastructure #Careers #LeadershipDevelopment</p>","author_name":"Strativ Group"}