The Afternoon Shift

What is the Actual Cost of Burnout? Featuring Alison Campbell of unBurnt

Alison Campbell spent 20 years working in corporate, most recently as Chief of Staff to the CEO of a billion-dollar company. Excelling. Traveling. Parenting. Pushing through. And feeling grateful. Until she ignored the warning signs of burnout for too long and landed in the ER, needed surgery, and was finally forced to stop. Today she runs unBurnt, where she helps companies with burnout prevention and workplace wellness solutions.  In this conversation, she shares what she found in her own recovery, why it's so challenging to talk about this topic, and why it's so important that we take this seriously.  ----------------------- Learn more about Alison and how she can help you and your company here: getunburnt.com [https://www.getunburnt.com/] Download the free study she produced with Bentley University's Center for Health and Business on what burnout is actually doing to our health, our work, and our ability to innovate: getunburnt.com/research [https://www.getunburnt.com/research] ----------------------- Learn more about The Afternoon Shift and sign up for our free newsletter. [https://theafternoonshift.com/] (theafternoonshift.com) Host: Brady Sadler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] Let's connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] Show Art: Kyle Mosher [https://www.kylemosher.com/]

Teamwork x Scene Work: Live Events, Career Growth, and Boston's World-Class Tech Scene with Matt Crane

There's an art to scene work, whether you're getting out there or creating your own. Matt Crane of MGMT Boston joins to talk about why showing up consistently puts more things in your control, what he's learned building a media company from scratch, and the Boston tech companies that are breaking out right now. ------ Follow Matt on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhcrane/] - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhcrane/ Learn more about MGMT Boston [https://mgmtboston.com/] - https://mgmtboston.com/ See Matt's interviews and dive into the scene on MGMT's YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@MGMTBoston] - https://www.youtube.com/@MGMTBoston ------ Learn more about The Afternoon Shift and sign up for our free newsletter. [https://theafternoonshift.com/] (theafternoonshift.com) Host: Brady Sadler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] Let's connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] linkedin.com/in/bradysadler Show art: Kyle Mosher [https://www.kylemosher.com/] kylemosher.com

A Special Workshop: Building Your Career Team

What would it actually look like to make career a team sport?  Not as a philosophy, but as a tangible offering with real structure? That's what we explore in this special episode, an unrehearsed workshop with Jay Acunzo. Jay is good friend and someone who helps leaders communicate their expertise in a creative, compelling, and memorable way.  He's incredibly talented, and trusted by authors, coaches, creators, and brands like Salesforce and Mailchimp.  So, when Jay offered to help, I was grateful and excited.  More specifically, Jay challenged me to answer a simple question: If I hired you to make my career a team sport, what would you do for me?  And then he offered to be the guinea pig. What follows is a real-time conversation where we build the idea together, exploring questions like: * What would a Career Team General Manager actually do? * What's the roster of people you need around you, and what roles do they play? * Why do Slack groups and masterminds often fall apart, and what might work instead? * How do you create an 'easy invite' to build relationships that might evolve into teamwork without just asking for someone's time? * How can I continue exploring this and create content that clarifies my thinking with the goal of a tangible frame, and maybe more? (Jay's ARC framework) Please enjoy, and let us know what you think.  --------- Learn more about Jay on his website [https://jayacunzo.com/]: jayacunzo.com And connect with Jay on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayacunzo/]: linkedin.com/in/jayacunzo ----- Learn more about The Afternoon Shift and sign up for our free newsletter. [https://theafternoonshift.com/] (theafternoonshift.com) Host: Brady Sadler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] Let's connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] linkedin.com/in/bradysadler Show art: Kyle Mosher [https://www.kylemosher.com/] kylemosher.com

The #1 Habit of Leaders Who Are Truly Flourishing, and Why Getting Out From Behind Screens and Into Scenes Might Be the Strategic Edge Worth Doubling Down On Right Now

Today’s episode goes deeper into one of the most important signals that has emerged from our work over the past year. The leaders who are truly flourishing are getting out from behind screens and into scenes. That search for people who truly embody this practice is what led me to today’s guest, Kate Brigham.  Kate’s career spans more than two decades across design, product, and research leadership in healthcare, B2B SaaS, marketplaces, data integration, fintech, education, and beyond, including transformative work at PatientsLikeMe. But what makes her story so compelling is not just where she has worked, it is how she has chosen to evolve. After stepping away from traditional full-time roles, Kate intentionally shaped a portfolio focused on consulting, advising, investing, and building community in areas that feel deeply meaningful to her. In the process, she has helped cultivate one of the most active AgeTech and longevity communities on LinkedIn while also co-creating fast-growing in-person communities in Boston and across the country. In this episode, you will hear about: * Why successful leaders invest in scene work and intentional connection * How Kate created the rooms she needed when they did not exist or needed to evolve * Why curiosity leads the way before certainty arrives * What AgeTech reveals about the future of aging and opportunity * How storytelling shapes our relationship with longevity * What burnout taught Kate about managing energy and pace * How leaders can think about both the next quarter and the next decade This is a thoughtful, grounding, and energizing conversation for anyone feeling the pull toward something more aligned, more connected, and more alive. Press play and consider which scenes might help shape your next chapter. --------- Connect with Kate [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebrigham/] on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/katebrigham) ----- Learn more about The Afternoon Shift and sign up for our free newsletter. [https://theafternoonshift.com/] (theafternoonshift.com) Host: Brady Sadler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] Let's connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] Show Art: Kyle Mosher [https://www.kylemosher.com/]

From Uncertainty to Optionality: The Mindset and Practices That Move Creative Leaders Forward

What does winning look when work is full of paradoxes? Today I’m joined by my friend and longtime mentor of more than 20 years, Patrick Jones, a builder at heart and one of the most multidimensional creative leaders I know. Patrick’s career has been spent at the intersection of education, media, and workforce innovation, helping people and organizations adapt to what’s next. He’s a professor, consultant, and public servant, currently serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Investments for LACERA, where he helps steward over 85 billion dollars in assets for the largest pension fund in the country. His path includes 25 years in management consulting, as well as faculty, and co-op leadership positions at Northeastern University. He has also produced branded content and media projects for Coca-Cola, Volkswagen, and Nike, and his first documentary film, The Journey, about the power of asking for help, won the South by Southwest Documentary Award and received numerous other accolades. Patrick embodies what we talk about so often on The Afternoon Shift: the belief that creativity, openness, and connection are the real levers for career growth and impact. In this conversation, he shares how to play the inside-out game: how to stay open when uncertainty feels overwhelming, how to notice the signals others miss, and how to prepare for the moment when it’s time to take your shot. This episode feels like a conversation with a great coach, part philosophy, part practicality, and all heart. Dive in and explore how creative leaders like Patrick turn paradox into possibility. --------- Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickjonesmba/] - linkedin.com/in/patrickjonesmba ----- Learn more about The Afternoon Shift and sign up for our free newsletter. [https://theafternoonshift.com/] (theafternoonshift.com) Host: Brady Sadler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] Let's connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradysadler/] Show Art: Kyle Mosher [https://www.kylemosher.com/]