The Shift Show with Rachel Bourne

Level Up Without Burning Out: Personal Management and Resilience in a Changing World

Level Up Without Burning Out: Personal Management and Resilience in a Changing World with guest Executive Coaches, Patti O’Neal & Dr. Bonnie Maitlen
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Shift Show, host Rachel Bourne explores the core of personal leadership with two powerhouse executive coaches, Patti O’Neal and Dr. Bonnie Maitlen. Together, they unpack what it truly means to lead yourself—especially in a world that’s constantly changing.
This season, we're exploring The Future of Work Skills Framework, and in this episode we take a deep dive into the intersection of Self+Human for Personal Management and Resilience. You’ll hear actionable insights on how to best manage yourself through change, emotional resilience, burnout recovery, growth mindset, change agility, and how leaders can model these traits in sustainable and human-centered ways.
Whether you’re on the edge of burnout or just ready to expand your personal mastery, this episode offers wisdom, relief, real tools for managing through change, and creating your own transformation.
Topics We Cover:
What resilience really looks like when life hits hard
The truth about burnout: reset vs. reframe
Developing emotional intelligence and self-awareness
How to grow without the grind
Why creativity and curiosity matter—even at the executive level
Change agility as a learned skill, not just a trait
Key Moments & Takeaways:
03:40 – The Future of Work Skills Framework (S1, E2) that we’re testing in season one
04:38 – The skills that our coaches think are the most valuable for leadership today
07:42 – Growth Mindset: How to shift from stuck and overwhelmed to growing
13:42 – Burnout management and resiliency best practices
19:00 – Having a life-plan and personal strategy to stay on track
22:26 – Developing personal agility in a dynamic world
26:50 – Best practices and tactics for increasing your agility and protecting your time
32:25 – Unlocking creativity in high-performing professionals
39:35 – Building Self Awareness
44:19 – How to actually get feedback from your team
51:01 – Self Reflection as a critical tool for improvement
52:00 – How to stay relevant and authentic as a modern leader
Guest Bios:
Patti O’Neal is the founder of arCapa and a seasoned executive coach with 30+ years in HR, operations, and general management. She helps leaders in Fortune 500 and startup environments engage with culture and deliver exceptional results.
Dr. Bonnie Maitlen is a board-certified executive coach with a doctorate in communication and adult learning. She helps CEOs and boards align bold strategy with leadership capability—guiding teams to breakthrough performance.
Resources Mentioned:
The Authenticity Paradox by Herminia Ibarra via HBR
Cynt Marshall’s Book: You’ve Been Chosen – Thriving Through the Unexpected (affiliate link)
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The Shift Show is your weekly guide to navigating the rapidly changing world of work — without losing your mind (or your career momentum). Hosted by Rachel Bourne, a systems architect and HR insider, this show breaks down workplace trends, AI disruption, and burnout recovery into real talk and actionable advice.
In this short trailer, Rachel gives a quick recap of what we're tackling with The Shift Show, and why now is the time to future-proof your career. If work feels like it’s shifting beneath your feet, this podcast was made for you.

Expert Analysis: What's Really Changing at Work This Year

With all the headlines, hot takes, and hype, it’s hard to tell what’s actually changing at work—and what’s just another LinkedIn buzzword.
In this episode of The Shift Show, Rachel Bourne cuts through the noise with a grounded, insider breakdown of the real workplace shifts professionals need to pay attention to in 2025. From the rise of task-based work and AI integration to the myths about remote work, quiet quitting, and Gen Z takeovers—you’ll get an honest, strategic look at what’s here to stay (and what’s not worth your stress).
What you’ll walk away with:
The 5 biggest shifts shaping work and careers in 2025
Where the experts agree and disagree
What trends and outliers we DO need to pay attention to
How to use this insight to make better career decisions right now
Perfect for professionals who want to get ahead of the curve—without chasing every trend.
 

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What skills will actually matter in the future of work—and how do you start building them now?
In this episode of The Shift Show, host Rachel Bourne breaks down the top future-ready skills that employers are already looking for and walks you through her signature Future of Work Skills Framework. Learn what it really takes to stay relevant in an AI-driven, rapidly changing workplace—from emotional intelligence and adaptability to tech fluency, data literacy, and systems thinking. When knowledge is democratized, it's going to be how you work with others and in the system that sets you apart!
You’ll walk away with:
A clear breakdown of the 4 skill quadrants that shape future-ready professionals
The most in-demand skills across industries like tech, healthcare, and finance
How to balance human-centered capabilities with digital expertise
A mindset shift from “catching up” to “getting ahead”
Whether you’re looking to pivot, grow, or simply survive the next wave of workplace disruption, this episode gives you the roadmap, and we'll start on the journey this season! 
 

Welcome to The Shift Show: Future-Proof Your Career

Welcome to The Shift Show — the podcast for ambitious professionals who want to stay ahead of the rapidly changing world of work.
Hosted by Rachel Bourne, your go-to guide for navigating the rapidly evolving world of work, this first episode lays the foundation for the season ahead. We’re talking AI disruption, career reinvention, work-life balance, and how to build a career that lasts in a landscape that’s changing faster than ever.
In this intro episode, you’ll learn:
 - What The Shift Show is all about
 - Who this podcast is for (hint: if you're career-driven, struggling with burnout but worried that you might be replaced by AI, you're in the right place)
 - What topics we’ll explore this season: career transitions, skill forecasting and growth, AI tools, burnout recovery, leadership, and more
 - Why the “future of work” isn’t in the future — it’s happening right now
 - How we’ll help you build clarity, confidence, and sustainable success in your career
This show is for working professionals who want to understand the big trends and actually do something with them. From AI job disruption and personal branding to emotional resilience and job search strategies — we’re making the complex simple and the overwhelming actionable.
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