Dr. Nanette Nuessle of Beat Down Burnout: Using Personality Science to Cure Workplace Burnout
Who she is & why she matters:
Dr. Nanette Nuessle is a pediatric hospitalist who has practiced across 15 states—and the founder of Beat Down Burnout. After witnessing burnout and bullying firsthand in hospitals, she built a communication-driven approach powered by the BANK personality framework (Blueprint, Action, Nurturing, Knowledge) to help teams reduce anxiety, resolve conflict, and work better together.
Episode snapshot:
From 168-hour on-call weeks to conflict on labor & delivery floors, Dr. Nan shares how miscommunication fuels stress—and how decoding values can flip a unit from competitive to collaborative in days. Her story is a playbook for healthcare leaders, IT teams, and any organization serious about culture, retention, and results.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
Bullying drives burnout. She’s seen physicians bully nurses, nurses bully physicians, and peers bully peers—often tied to inequities (call schedules, bonuses, recognition).
BANK makes the invisible visible. By identifying core values (Blueprint, Action, Nurturing, Knowledge) in 90 seconds, teams can tailor messages that land—and stop fights before they start.
Proof in the metrics. Speaking to people’s top two values dropped one unit’s anxiety from “10/10 to 3/10 in three days,” sparked cross-unit collaboration, and improved staffing flexibility.
Practical tooling wins. Simple cues (color stars on badges reflecting personality order) helped staff “turn the tag, read the values, and connect” in the moment—especially under pressure.
Programs that meet you where you are. Beat Down Burnout offers on-site training with a 90-day accountability program, CME-eligible options, leadership tracks, and individual coaching.
👉 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5fo-8UQB5w
Memorable Quote:
“It starts with knowing how to communicate—and meeting people where they’re at.”