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In today’s ‘always-on’ work culture, many of us feel the constant pressure to keep up. But how well do you balance demands with resources? Persistent feelings of being overwhelmed can drain us emotionally, physically, and mentally, leading to stress, exhaustion, and ultimately burnout. This interactive workshop is designed to help both team leaders and team members identify and address burnout. Participants will explore the burnout syndrome, recognize signs and symptoms of stress, and understand the risk factors associated with chronic depletion. The session covers the differences between stress and burnout, the stages of burnout, along with practical strategies for managing stress and achieving more. The workshop concludes with participants creating a personalized action plan to apply what they’ve learned.
Program Objectives:
Understand the causes, signs, symptoms, and risk factors of burnout.
Identify triggers (or stressors) that are cues of danger that disrupt our mental well being.
Learn the stages of burnout (Honeymoon phase, Onset of stress phase, Chronic stress phase, Burnout phase, and Habitual burnout phase) and actions to take at each stage.
Explore proven burnout recovery strategies (boundaries, focus, ove rachievement, resilience, and priorities) and techniques to prevent burnout.
Presenter:
Kevin Karschnik is a globally recognized keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and author specializing in positivity, leadership, and communication. With over 30 years of experience, he equips professionals with strategies to thrive in today’s competitive business environment. As co-author of Corporate Ovations, he shares proven techniques for effective presentations. Kevin has inspired thousands across 14 countries, helping organizations enhance leadership, strengthen relationships, and drive performance. Outside of work, he enjoys fantasy football, pickleball with his wife Tracy, and his favorite pizza from 600 Degrees Pizzeria.
Course Description:
This hands-on training course is designed to equip building engineers with the practical knowledge and skills needed to support and execute successful building recommissioning projects. Recommissioning (RCx) is a systematic process that improves building performance by ensuring that systems are operating as intended and efficiently.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of recommissioning, including identifying performance issues, interpreting control sequences, documenting deficiencies, and collaborating with commissioning providers and building stakeholders. Real-world examples and walkthrough case studies will help bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Key Topics Include:
• What is Recommissioning and Why It Matters
• Roles and Responsibilities of the Technician
• Common Building System Deficiencies
• HVAC and Controls Troubleshooting
• Working with BAS and Trend Logs
• Testing Procedures and Functional Performance Checks
• Documentation and Communication Best Practices
• Seasonal Recommissioning and Ongoing RCx
Presenter: Brandon Clark
Account Manager / APS Building Services
Brandon Clark is a seasoned professional in the HVAC and building systems industry with over 34 of experience in system optimization, energy efficiency, and operational performance. Throughout his career, Brandon has led numerous recommissioning projects across commercial and institutional facilities, helping clients identify inefficiencies, improve occupant comfort, and reduce operational costs. As an instructor, Brandon is passionate about equipping industry professionals with the knowledge and practical tools necessary to understand the procedures and processes utilized to assess building performance, interpret data trends, and implement corrective actions that deliver measurable results; otherwise known as recommissioning/retro-commissioning.
