Why Customer Success burnout hurts people and performance - with Ryan Johansen
- E83
- 35:53
- March 7th 2023
Customer Success can be rewarding work.
It can also become emotionally exhausting.
In this episode of Breakthrough SaaS Growth, Jason Noble and Jason Whitehead are joined by Ryan Johansen to discuss burnout, mental wellbeing and the pressure many CSMs carry in high-demand SaaS environments.
Ryan shares his personal experience of workplace stress and the lessons he learned about putting mental health first, managing pressure and creating healthier ways of working.
We cover:
- Why burnout is a serious issue in Customer Success
- How CSM workload and emotional labour affect mental wellbeing
- Why stress can quietly damage performance and confidence
- How managers can spot warning signs earlier
- What individuals can do to manage pressure more effectively
- Why healthier teams create better customer outcomes
This is an important conversation for CSMs, Customer Success leaders and SaaS managers who want high-performing teams without burning people out.
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