Emma Gannon & Anna Schaffner: Navigating Modern Exhaustion

In today’s fast-paced world, burnout has become a pressing issue that touches nearly everyone. Join best-selling author and broadcaster Emma Gannon and burnout coach and author Anna Schaffner as they tackle the complex subject of modern exhaustion.

Together, they will explore the causes, consequences and potential remedies for burnout, offering insights that are both personal and practical.

Emma Gannon, known for her groundbreaking work The Multi-Hyphen Method, brings her experience and wisdom to the discussion, focusing on how to balance multiple roles and responsibilities in a hyper-connected world, without losing yourself in the process. With warmth and tenderness, Emma will discuss the pervasive issue of burnout and share her personal journey and strategies for recovery, as detailed in her new book, A Year of Nothing.

Anna Schaffner, a burnout coach and author of Exhausted: An A-Z for the Weary, adds another dimension to the conversation. With her background in psychology and extensive research on burnout, Schaffner provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and overcoming exhaustion. Her work offers practical advice and strategies for recognising the signs of burnout and taking steps toward recovery and renewal.

This event will be a deep dive into the psychological, emotional and physical aspects of burnout, and why it’s becoming increasingly prevalent. Emma and Anna will offer practical tips and techniques for managing stress, setting boundaries and restoring balance in your life, whilst looking at how the digital age contributes to burnout and what can be done to mitigate its effects. Ultimately, they will address the importance of self-care in preventing burnout and sustaining a healthy, fulfilling life.

Engage in a meaningful discussion and leave with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from two leading voices on the subject of burnout.

Follow Emma Gannon on Instagram: @emmagannonuk
or on Substack: The Hyphen


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