James Rees shares his personal experience with burnout, specifically during the early stages of running a business and facing the pressures of entrepreneurship, such as security incidents and team management. He describes a technique he uses where he steps back from his own emotional reactions to objectively analyze why he may be experiencing extreme anger, sleep problems, or overlooking simple things in his life. This method has proven effective in helping him understand and manage burnout.

Watch the full episode "The Human Psychology Behind Cybersecurity with Bec McKeown" https://youtu.be/aKXOTq9GMeE

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Bec McKeown
Bec McKeown is a Chartered Psychologist with twenty years’ experience of researching and evaluating human performance in high-risk, high-stakes industries, including the UK Ministry of Defence. The knowledge and insights gained from this research have given Bec a unique perspective on the ways humans react in times of crisis, and she is an experienced speaker and thought leader on the psychology of human performance in cybersecurity.
In 2019, Bec established Mind Science, an organisation dedicated to assisting companies at both operational and strategic levels. Her primary focus revolves around leveraging psychological principles to enhance situational awareness, decision-making, and problem-solving for teams operating in complex environments. With a proven track record, Bec continues to make significant contributions in shaping the landscape of human performance psychology.

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