Expansive Intimacy: How "Tough Guys" Defeat Burnout - Softcover

Young, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798885045636

Publisher: New Degree Press, 2022

Synopsis

C'mon man, seriously ... 33% of men report experiencing burnout in the 2023 State of Workplace Burnout Report. That translates to around 25 Million men with elevated risk of suffering from:

• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• diabetes
• addiction
• divorce
• and, yes, suicide

When we let it smolder, burnout leads to higher rates of all of those outcomes. Yet so many men prefer to "tough it out" through burnout. They worry that they'll be seen as weak if they admit that they can't keep living with in stress and isolation.

Hey, I get it. It makes total sense in a culture that shames men for any perceived weakness. But tell me this. Which is tougher: Admitting that things aren't going well and taking risks to change your life? Or having your life end early, leaving your loved ones to wonder what could have been?

In Expansive Intimacy: How “Tough Guys” Defeat Burnout, I take a hard look at the rules of masculinity that force men into a false choice: either face shame by saying they can't continue to suffer in silence anymore, or invite burnout by following the harsh rules that say men have to shut down their natural emotions and keep striving for achievement.

With equal measures of levity and gravity--plus a kick-ass soundtrack--I'll walk you through my years-long journey through burnout, the harrowing parts and the breakthroughs alike. Along the way, I'll share with you stories and lessons of other men who decided enough was enough with the old way of "manning up". They all found a new way to be tough—through Expansive Intimacy.

Intimacy, you say? Isn't that what you do behind closed doors with your romantic partner? Yep. And it's so much more. In fact, it's the lifeblood of an amazing, well-rounded, healthy and happy existence. It unlocks professional success, helps you build fantastic friendships, raises your game as a Dad, and keeps your love life thriving.

One more thing: You don't have to stop being tough to embrace intimacy. On the contrary, your blend of strength, determination, and drive--along with your kind, open-hearted, joyful self--is a brilliant concoction!

Next question: Who am I to write about this?

• For starters, burnout nearly killed me and now I live the exact life I've always wanted to live. So there's that.
• I'm also an executive coach who has coached dozens of leaders to root out the burnout in their lives and their businesses. I see you and I get you.
• I'm also a professional comedian. Life isn't always funny, but bringing a dose of humor into the mix whenever appropriate sure does help when life gets hard.

You can learn more about me and my work at www.thecenteredcoach.com.

Now go ahead and buy the damn book. Because if you've read this far, you know you're intrigued.

About this title

About the Author

Jim Young is an executive coach, facilitator, and speaker who leverages his experiences from the corporate C-Suite to cure burnout for leaders and organizations. His book, Expansive Intimacy: How "Tough Guys" Defeat Burnout, helps men create a roadmap for more fulfilling lives. You can learn more about his work at www.thecenteredcoach.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Degree Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798885045636
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 242