{"id":17648,"date":"2025-05-02T15:59:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.co.uk\/?p=17648"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:10:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:10:03","slug":"yardi-rise-tackling-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/en-gb\/yardi-rise-tackling-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"Yardi RISE: Tackling Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Yardi, empowering women in the real estate sector is a core value we proudly uphold through Yardi RISE\u2014an internal, international initiative designed to elevate, support and inspire women across the organisation.<\/p>\n

Through RISE, we create spaces for candid conversations, leadership development and personal growth. The latest virtual event, focusing on \u201cBurnout<\/em>,\u201d welcomed Nikki Couper<\/a>, PSG manager for Yardi<\/a>, as the keynote speaker. During the engaging session, Couper guided attendees through an exploration of burnout, its definition, early signs and how to manage it effectively. The session incorporated interactive elements and personal reflections, with participants offering insightful contributions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Burnout obviously can affect anyone, it doesn\u2019t matter what gender you are, but there is a gender lens around burnout and being a woman<\/em>. \u00a0
\u2013 Nikki Couper, PSG manager for Yardi<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What is Burnout?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Couper began the session by examining the varied definitions of burnout. Emphasising that while interpretations may differ, common threads are \u201cemotional, physical and mental exhaustion.\u201d Often triggered by stress or other prolonged pressures. An important theme Couper highlighted was a \u201cdisconnection from self.\u201d A phenomenon where individuals, particularly women, may feel detached from their own lives, questioning how they arrived at their current state.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Couper discussed how societal expectations and gender roles continue to shape women\u2019s experiences of burnout. Despite strides towards gender equality, many women still carry \u201cinvisible labour\u201d at home in addition to professional responsibilities. This \u201csecond shift\u201d (balancing careers with caregiving and household management) places an additional, often unrecognised, burden. The discussion around emotional load was particularly resonant. Couper illustrated how tasks usually considered \u201csimple\u201d carry complex planning and emotional responsibilities that disproportionately fall on women.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Her insights invited attendees to consider the broader societal and personal dynamics that make women especially vulnerable to burnout. And to recognise that these pressures, while invisible, are no less real or exhausting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Impact of Burnout<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A significant and dynamic aspect of the session was the inclusion of a live anonymous poll. This brought immediate audience participation into the spotlight. Couper asked the virtual audience to reflect on their experiences with burnout, impostor syndrome and perceptions of gender expectations in career progression.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The results revealed that 96%<\/strong> of attendees acknowledged having felt burnt out. A powerful statistic that underscored the session\u2019s relevance. Additionally, 72%<\/strong> admitted to trying to avoid conflict or appearing \u201cdifficult\u201d at work and 32%<\/strong> felt they needed to \u201cact more like a man\u201d to succeed professionally. These results sparked thoughtful discussions amongst the group and posed an intriguing question, \u201cHow might these results have differed if the poll had been conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic?<\/em>\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The attendees observed that the pandemic and subsequent global events, such as economic instability, political tensions contributing to ongoing uncertainty, \u201cdecision-making fatigue\u201d and a constant low-grade stress exacerbates burnout. These remarks illuminated a critical point \u2014 today, burnout is not merely about workload, but about the \u201cemotional and cognitive toll\u201d of living in an unpredictable world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The polling exercise not only validated shared experiences but also fostered a sense of community and reflection among attendees, encouraging deeper engagement with the topic.<\/p>\n

Recognising that you are Burning Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Couper then guided participants through the main categories of burnout symptoms, divided into four key areas:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n