This keynote explains why most resilience programmes fail and how leaders can prevent burnout by addressing systemic risk before performance declines.
Nick Bowditch is a psychologist and behavioural science researcher specialising in disengagement, burnout, and human risk.
People don’t “suddenly burn out”. The signals build quietly over time — in energy, attention, recovery, behaviour, and the way teams respond to pressure.
Most organisations respond too late because they treat resilience as a personal responsibility problem. This keynote reframes burnout as a predictable risk pattern shaped by systems: workload design, psychological safety, decision bottlenecks, role clarity, and the hidden incentives that reward overextension.
Audience members leave with a clear way to spot early risk, reduce it without lowering standards, and build conditions where performance is sustainable.
Distinguish between individual resilience and system-level resilience.
Build environments that sustain energy, focus, and performance.
Recognise early burnout risk factors before productivity and morale drop.
Senior leaders
People Managers
HR & People and Culture Teams
Government Agencies
Education and Health Organisations
Conference Audiences
Keynote presentation
(45–60 minutes)
Optional breakout or facilitated workshop available.
Keynote fees typically range from $5,000–$7,000 AUD, depending on event size, location, and format.
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