Security Weekly Podcast Network (Video) Say Easy, Do Hard - Preventing Burnout, Focusing on CISO Health and Wellness - BSW #428
Dec 31, 2025
CISOs are feeling intense pressure from boards, AI, and personal liabilities, which increases burnout risks. The hosts discuss methods to detect and prevent stress, highlighting the importance of community support. They explore the consequences of burnout, including its impact on teams and the need for leaders to model self-care. Practical advice includes creating personal networks, organizing wellness activities, and prioritizing work-life balance. They encourage listeners to make mental and physical health a priority as we approach 2026.
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Forced Disconnects In National Parks
- Josh's wife schedules national park vacations with no cell service to force disconnection.
- He checks in only once every few days, which enforces true time off and presence.
Model Vulnerability And Enforce PTO
- Build relationships so leaders can notice and discuss burnout candidly with their teams.
- Model vulnerability by sharing your own recovery (e.g., vacations) and encouraging PTO.
Burnout Can Resemble Trauma
- Severe professional stress creates long-term, PTSD-like needs that require sustained support and check-ins.
- Recovery is ongoing and often requires repeated contact, practical help, and family involvement.