Hello!
I'm Paul Bridel and...
...I help disillusioned IT Project Leaders to rediscover their passion and purpose, so that they can pivot towards work with meaning.Interested? Intrigued? Read on below for more about what that means, and how it might be what you've been looking for.I'll share my experiences, and how and why I'm here, today, being read by you on this website.Or if you know me already, why not click the button below to book a free 30-minute strategy call.
Burning out? Let's get your mojo back
I offer coaching to IT Project Leaders who are burning out or at risk of burning out. It happened to me and it was a horrible experience.You might be burning out... but how do you know? Well, the World Health Organisation has actually defined and described it very well.If you think your problem could be burnout, click the button below for a PDF with more details, based on the WHO definition of burnout.And read on, as there are other things I can help with.
What's going on? What's wrong with me?
However you're feeling, whether you're burning out or otherwise, something is wrong and it shows up in your work, every day. It might be impacting on your performance. it might be being noticed.Whether or not it is, yet, you notice it. And your conscientious nature beats you up for it.You can't focus. You're always tired. You're overwhelmed, drained, and running on empty.You might long to be doing something else - maybe anything else - but you don't know what you could do. Or maybe you do have an idea, but it feels impossible to get there.You feel trapped. Stuck. Too exhausted at the end of the day to do anything about it. And your mind is spinning at night, keeping you awake, trying to figure out the solution.Does that resonate?
That was me, once
That used to be me. Utterly burnt out, exhausted, looking for something else, something with meaning that wouldn't leave me like a shell of myself. But I had no idea what that was.Every day I longed to be somewhere else, but I had no idea what I could do. And burnout had smashed my confidence, so I couldn't imagine having the self-belief to interview for another role.Eventually, though, I found it. It was what I do now - helping others to do the same.The photo of me on the right was Rome, 2024. Happy and at ease and exploring the world. But ten years previously, you'd have seen a very different me. Stressed. Burnt out. And yes, pretty miserable. And it was a long journey back.I don't have a lot of photos from back then.But it doesn't have to be such a long journey for you, by working with me. And if you do choose to work with me, I'm known for my empathy, calmness and compassion. I pass no judgement, and I don't give advice - anyone can do that. Instead, I help you figure out what you want, and to uncover the path you need to be on.
I've literally written the book on it...
IF you're not ready to get in touch, then I've written a book specifically designed to help you understand what it is that is happening to you, if burnout is the problem (and it often is), and containing some tips and tools to help you manage it - why not start there?"What's Wrong With Me?" is a survival guide for the exhausted IT Project Manager who's been asking "is this all there is?" - written by someone who's been exactly where you are.Some feedback I've received:-- "Worth its weight in gold"
-- "It feels like you've been inside my head!"
-- "You KNOW what it's like"Click the image below to go to Amazon UK to see & buy the book.
Contact me
My main presence is on LinkedIn - click the button below to go to my profile, where you can follow me and read my posts.And my Linktree page lists links to my key resources, including details on my prices and how a free strategy call works.Do feel free to message me using the form on the left, if you have any questions, or connect on LinkedIn and DM me there.I look forward to hearing from you!
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TESTIMONIALS
I love working with my clients. Here are a few testimonials.