Individuals will often try some self-care tactics (weekends away, yoga classes, massages etc) which are useful but are not getting to the root cause.
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Burnout isn’t the price of success
Reset your mind and body
Too often the expectation lies with the individual to fix their burnout with a weekend away or other self-care interventions.
Research has shown that burnout isn’t just an individual problem, it’s also an organisational issue.
Burnout happens when there is a mismatch between the conditions a person requires to do their best work and support their wellbeing and what their organisation provides.
The challenge is to identify the mismatch and then to advocate for yourself or find another way of solving this poor alignment, and neither option is an easy fix.
Source: Mental Health America & FlexJobs, "Burnout in the Workplace: A Study on Mental Health and Stress."
of employees globally are at risk of burnout this year – but only half of employers design work with wellbeing in mind.
Source: APSG Talent, "The Australian Workforce: Burnout, Toxicity, and Leadership."
of employees have faced burnout in three years. It’s a leading cause of reduced productivity and turnover.
You're missing the signs
Some miss the signs that they are headed towards the danger zone which is that slippery junction point leading to a steep decline into poor health and dysfunction and a slow, tortuous climb back to any semblance of effectiveness.
Much like the steep slopes of a rushing riverbank.
Knowing the signs
Burnout used to be classified as a life management problem but, more recently, the World Health Organisation reclassified burnout and defined it as a work based syndrome caused by ongoing unmanaged (chronic) stress.
Knowing the signs
Research has linked unchecked burnout to many health problems, including:
You can do something about it
Burnout is a common struggle for driven high achievers, yet it’s often misunderstood. Too often, the blame falls unfairly on the individual, creating a sense of failure or self-doubt.
It can feel like you’re the problem – that you can’t handle the workload or aren’t suited for your role. In reality, burnout isn’t a personal weakness; it’s a signal that something needs to change.
Misunderstanding & Blame:
Burnout is often misinterpreted as personal failure. Instead of recognising external pressures, individuals may feel they’re simply not strong enough to cope.
Guilt and Reluctance to Seek Help:
Fear of being seen as weak or incapable makes it hard to ask for support. Life challenges like chronic illness, caregiving, or financial struggles add to the weight.
Pushing Through & Ignoring the Signs:
Instead of addressing the root causes, many keep pushing forward – masking exhaustion until burnout becomes unavoidable.
The burnout cycle
Misplaced blame can lead to feelings of guilt and reluctance to seek help.
Other life challenges such as chronic illness, disability, caring responsibilities, financial hardships, may be contributing to the circumstance.
Instead of addressing the issue, many choose to push through, ignoring the signs of burnout.
Self-care helps, but it’s not the solution
You can do something about it
Recovering from or preventing burnout can feel complicated and slow, but it doesn’t have to be.
Here are 7 simple facts about burnout recovery and prevention to help you find your way back to feeling well.
Untreated Burnout Can Be Catastrophic
Burnout is Real and is Serious
Yoga or a Holiday Won't Fix Burnout
Workplace & Individual Interventions are Needed
Workplace Changes Need Time
Individual Solutions Can Start Now
You Can Recover From Burnout!
The Burnout Reset & Prevention Program targets the real root causes of burnout – offering a simple, powerful approach to help you regain your professional edge and reclaim your health and well-being.
The Program Formula: shifting your neurochemistry and mapping your unique recovery plan. The Burnout Reset and Prevention Program is designed to:
5 steps to the Burnout Reset & Prevention Program
Allow you to shift out of fight or flight neurochemistry.
To allow you to readily see the burnout signs and accept the need to act quickly.
Respond to these signs and solve the mismatch between work and you.
Identify other contributors to your chronic stress and increasing burnout condition.
Develop strategies to move away from burnout, resetting your wellbeing status.
Learning the program
The Burnout Reset & Prevention Program is designed for high-performing professionals who need real solutions – not just quick fixes.
This tailored approach combines three powerful strategies to help you break free from burnout and stay resilient.
Uniquely designed - a world first...
Created by Cathy Rolfe who is an accredited Meditation Teacher, experienced executive coach and leadership and behavioural change expert. The Burnout Reset Program is a world first in the way it addresses the unique concerns of burnout.
This program is designed for busy, high performing business professionals. Whether you need to find your way back from burnout or having identified the warning signs, to prevent burnout progressing.
Learn the process for shifting your stress neurochemistry using an automatic, transcending meditation technique taught over four face-to-face sessions over four consecutive days,
Identify your mismatch (between work and individual needs) and build your strategy to recover from your burnout via six group coaching sessions held fortnightly.
Receive burnout resources, knowledge updates, latest findings, case studies, frameworks and templates.
Get ongoing and regular email connection, reminders and content to prompt, inform and hold you to account over the six months of the program
Stay connected with others who are going through a similar burnout challenge. Share experiences, resources, insights and hold each other accountable via this six-month membership
A 6 month programming
Proof that change is possible
These programs have helped professionals reclaim their energy, focus, and balance. See how others have transformed their lives – and imagine what’s possible for you.
Take back your wellbeing
For high achieving business professionals who want to protect or regain their wellbeing including:
This program is designed for busy, high performing business professionals. Whether you need to find your way back from burnout or having identified the warning signs, to prevent burnout progressing.
A 6 month programming
Become fully self-sufficient in an automatic, self-transcending meditation technique.
Access to free, lifelong group meditation and wisdom sessions and ongoing support, with the ability to retake the meditation course again as a refresher at no charge, at any time.
1hr 45 min session, held fortnightly. Designing your customised burnout solution and implementing it in real time, allowing for feedback, adjustment and support as you progress.
Additional bi-weekly “drop-in” group coaching call available for additional support or questions.
Post program support via 3-month structured online community to reinforce ongoing strategy implementation.
Ongoing accountability, encouragement and support provided by task and outcome reminders and motivational prompts via email.
Connection and community with those also experiencing burnout creating additional support, accountability and empathy.
Access to tools, frameworks, latest findings, case studies and more.
A simple, step-by-step, process to navigate your way out of burnout, at your pace, without having to quit your job. Using a researched approach and providing helpful support and encouragement.
Business executive turned meditation teacher
Cathy Rolfe knows the weight of stress and burnout firsthand. As a former senior leader navigating poor health, a superwoman complex, and a caffeine addiction, she discovered a transformative meditation practice in 2010 that changed her life. Today, she’s on a mission to help others do the same.
Now a certified meditation teacher trained in the Himalayas under Thom Knoles, Cathy blends her personal journey with over a decade of professional expertise to help others. As a former corporate leader and executive coach, she understands the unique challenges high-performing professionals face and has helped thousands reclaim their energy, focus, and sense of joy.
“Today, I operate with a different philosophy. I believe in prioritising and cultivating inner happiness. I know that our wellbeing belongs on a pedestal; And I think our big decisions should be heart based, that authenticity is gold, and relationships are the secret sauce.” – Cathy Rolfe
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