Part of moving out of zombie mode is no longer acting dead. But like many in burnout, you may have loss identity,  stopped hobbies or unable to find things that re-energize.

Watching my kids outside, wands (sticks) in hand, casting spells across the yard while our free-range chickens dart through t...

There’s always that one person in a meeting, “Well, I thought ______ was handling that…” OR “Sounds like a ______ problem…”  A classic move, toss the hot potato and walk away.

Whether you’re on the shop floor or in the conference room, blame travels fast and that energy is contagious. Those energy-dr...

What you measure shapes behavior. What you reward grows. What you focus on grooms culture.

And nowhere is that more obvious than in how we track people. Many orgs say they want productivity, innovation, and engagement. But then we measure: hours logged, payroll costs, PTO days taken, seat time vs. ...

The term "mastermind" gets thrown around a lot these days. It’s become a buzzword in business and personal development, often attached to expensive coaching groups, networking events, or even glorified webinars. 

A true mastermind isn’t just a networking group or a place to passively absorb informa...

In today’s ever-changing workforce landscape, organizations are now facing more turnover and bad hires. These challenges have tangible costs. Direct expenses like recruitment, training, and lost productivity. They also come with hidden, intangible costs that can be even more damaging over time. When...

This month, many will spread weed killer across their lawns to rid of dandelions. But during my burnout recovery, under the care of a holistic doctor, I learned something powerful. Dandelions (those "weeds") were essential in healing my liver and supporting my heart. A natural remedy growing right i...

Spring 2021. Smiles and laughs on the outside. Internally, my hair was falling out, digestive failure losing excessive weight, toxic environments suffocating me daily and it was on path to a heart attack. In this picture, I was in burnout physical collapse. Smiling on the outside, dying on the insid...

When organizations think about workforce costs, they often focus on salaries, benefits, and operational expenses. But what about the costs that aren’t as visible? Disengagement, high turnover, and lost productivity are some of the most expensive and overlooked drains on a company’s bottom line. Thes...

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight, and neither does recovery. It’s a journey. One that requires the right tools, guidance, and community support. That’s why I created the Burnout Community Hub (clickable link). It's multi-media resource center designed to help you navigate the crucial stages of burno...

A team of five set out on a hike, ready to conquer new terrain and prove their resilience. The path ahead looked promising, but the map they had was outdated. The leader, confident in their experience, pushed forward without adjusting to the new landscape. Soon, the group faced blocked trails, unfam...

Finding something "just for you" was difficult for me during my burnout recovery. As I explored who I am without obligations (work/parenting) and distractions...I found as an adult I had lost my identity.

I enjoy the outdoors but live in the Midwest, stuck inside half of the year. So, I found learn...

Being busy is normal. It happens when there are big projects, deadlines, or times of change and growth. But when “busy” becomes the default mode, it shifts from productive to destructive. Draining energy, diminishing decision-making quality, and leaving teams stuck in a cycle of reactivity instead o...