{"id":1768,"date":"2026-06-02T12:37:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/?p=1768"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:37:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:37:58","slug":"burnout-at-work-smooth-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/en\/2026\/06\/02\/epuisement-au-travail-performance-fluide\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to start to regain sustainable and fluid performance? When burnout at work reveals something other than workload"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lecture: 5 minutes. For leaders, managers, and teams facing performance and well-being challenges, the main identified cause: burnout at work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to start? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a question we hear very often these days, from executives and managers facing a loss of fluidity in their teams: less engagement, diffuse tensions, and irregular performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, burnout at work is not simply a matter of workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And this is also what is highlighted by the study recently shared by Ga\u00ebl Chatelain-Berry: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/newsletters\/happy-work-6796407250111000576\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results are illuminating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Permanent emergencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the quality of relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a lack of recognition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>lack of autonomy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In other words: the work environment and lived experience become central to burnout.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"1781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale--1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1781\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale--1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale--300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale--768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale--1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale--18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale--1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale--585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale--263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/P-Mentale-Charge-mentale-.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A key change of focus for performance and management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In many organisations the levers are naturally: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>performance objectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But they are not always enough to explain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Workplace fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a drop in motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the degradation of interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>performance instability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where an under-exploited lever comes into play: <strong>Mental preparation in business<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we have been observing on the ground for 25 years<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At NB Associ\u00e9s Acad\u00e9mie, we have been supporting leaders, managers, and teams in their challenges of sustainable performance and well-being at work for over 25 years, in France and internationally.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We observe a constant: <strong>In an equivalent context, it is the way in which situations are perceived, experienced, and regulated that makes the difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exhaustion at work directly impacts decision-making quality, interactions, and sustainable performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A performance psychology approach in business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We intervene with a model from Mental Preparation, originating from elite sport and transferable to business to concretely improve: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing complex situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision-making quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress and emotion regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Aptitude &amp; Challenges Profile (PAD): A structuring tool for understanding <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>its natural strengths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>its areas of tension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>his reactions under pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Fundamentals of Mental Preparation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are working, in particular, on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Energy management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress and emotion management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-esteem in a professional setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivation and objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concentration and attention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concrete, results-oriented programmes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2013 <strong>Sales Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our programme <strong>Sales Performance<\/strong> Allows: Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>gaining clarity in the situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthen discernment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve execution quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2013 <strong>Performance Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our programme <strong>Performance Manager<\/strong> allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop managerial posture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>better manage tensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve the quality of interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deciding in a complex environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finding Your Flow: Performance &amp; Wellbeing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are working on two complementary dimensions:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-01-05-163328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1774\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5762533721052447;width:495px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-01-05-163328.png 703w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-01-05-163328-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-01-05-163328-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-01-05-163328-585x371.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Performance fluidity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>mental clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discernment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>decision-making ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execution quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wellness fluidity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>emotional stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationship quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sense of alignment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It is this combination that allows access to a state of sustainable equilibrium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A differentiating factor: mother tongue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We support our clients in France and internationally, in their native language. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> greater accuracy in exchanges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a more refined understanding of situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a more sustainable anchoring of transformations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mental training: a still under-exploited lever in business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we look more closely at the mechanisms behind burnout at work, one constant emerges:<br>Difficulty regulating one's internal state in demanding situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, this ability is neither down to chance nor solely to experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It rests on an element that is still little structured within organisations:<br><strong>Mental training.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why does mental training concretely change the game?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In elite sport, it is accepted that an athlete cannot perform sustainably without mental training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In business, this lever remains largely under-exploited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And yet, the stakes are identical:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to decide under pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maintain the quality of attention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>managing emotions in interaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>remain aligned in unstable environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without specific training, these situations become costly.<br>With tailored training, they become manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The key principles of mental preparation applied to business<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mental preparation isn't about occasionally \u201cmanaging\u201d difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It aims to <strong>to structure a more stable and higher-performing internal operation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It relies in particular on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the ability to <strong>taking a step back in a situation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>training <strong>Read the contexts carefully<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>energy and engagement level regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the adjustment of emotional reactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The development of attentional quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So many skills that directly influence performance... and fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concrete, immediately applicable techniques<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our support sessions, we work from real-life situations to develop operational reflexes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to know how to identify signs of overload before rupture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjusting one's level of engagement according to the context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to regain clarity in moments of tension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>structure your decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maintain a quality of presence in the interaction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This work allows a gradual transition from a reactive functioning to a controlled functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why guided support makes the difference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"373\" data-id=\"1778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-02-19-112713.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1778\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-02-19-112713.png 692w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-02-19-112713-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-02-19-112713-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Capture-decran-2026-02-19-112713-585x315.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These skills can be tackled alone. But without a structured framework, they often remain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Partial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>irregular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>difficult to transfer to everyday life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accompaniment allows for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to bring a <strong>precise diagnosis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to benefit from a <strong>structuring external appearance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to anchor practices in concrete situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to accelerate the raising of awareness and adjustments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is this structured initiation of action that enables new capabilities to be sustainably established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Result:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>smoother and more consistent performance over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>greater control over situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a reduction in unnecessary fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an improvement in decision-making quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leadership-et-posture-manageriale-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1782\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9042022587857594;width:541px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leadership-et-posture-manageriale-.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leadership-et-posture-manageriale--300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leadership-et-posture-manageriale--18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leadership-et-posture-manageriale--585x307.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burnout at work doesn't just come from workload. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The environment <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>perception<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the ability to regulate situations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where our support is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To extend the reflection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If these topics resonate with your current challenges &amp; you too are wondering where to start  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Chat with a mental performance coach<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nb-associes.academy\/en\/contact\/\">Contact | NB &amp; Associ\u00e9s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/lnkd.in\/efvuM9Pn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lecture: 5 minutes. 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