Burnout is Real—Here’s Why You Need to Start Having Fun at Work (Yes, Even in Safety)

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In this uplifting solo episode of The Safety Consultant Podcast, Sheldon gets real about the unspoken truth in the safety and consulting world: you’re allowed to have fun.

Between compliance checklists and high-stakes environments, it’s easy to forget that enjoying your work actually makes you better at it. Sheldon shares why fun isn’t just fluff—it’s fuel for creativity, resilience, and long-term success in the EHS and consulting game.

Listen in for encouragement, real talk, and permission to smile while doing the work that matters most.