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The ugly truth about burnout 🔥 On World Mental Health Day, we're pulling back the curtain on Liz's burnout journey. 📌 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 Burnout is an epidemic and yet it’s still stigmatised and often brushed under the rug. We know this all too well ... In 2019 Liz was clinically diagnosed with burnout after a relentless grind in corporate Australia. Ironically the same year that World Health Organization offically classified burnout as a "Disease". Over 9 months, she exhibited clear signs of burnout but no one offered support. ❌ No amount for RUOK Days gave my colleagues the skills to notice or check in on me. 📌 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 She couldn't work for 6 months, while she undertook intese therapy to recover her mental health. Liz's biggest lesson? Boundaries and asking for help are essential for survival. Saying “NO” isn’t selfish – it’s necessary. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take control of your mental health today. 🎯 If you'd like to learn more about how I can help you get your work-life balance back, DM me. #WorldMentalHealthDay #Burnout #MentalHealthMatters #Leadership #Boundaries

Is your communication style holding you back? We're drowning in emails ... here's a tip to get your emails read and actioned. We work with time-poor leaders and want to make communication as efficient as possible, using 3 simple headings. In the first paragraph, try to answer these questions: who, what, when, where and why. 📌 We use sub headings to break up the text, keeping details as succinctly as possible and end with clear action needed. If you read the first paragraph and the subheadings - they'll have understood the email. Emails don't need to be war and peace. 📨 Want more tips to streamline your communication and get results faster? We're putting the finishing touches on a workshop - comment "comms" for FREE access. #leadership #email #communication #efficiency #coach

Self-care is selfish - agree or disagree? 👍👎 Someone recently asked Liz how she manage her self-care. Having been clinically diagnosed with burnout - she understand how vital self-care is to your wellbeing. Liz told them that she treat it like a doctor's appointment and don't move it for ANYONE. Because taking care of our wellbeing takes discipline, boundaries and habit creation. Liz have now created rituals and mantras that support her prioritisation of wellbeing. 💙 We offer coaching programs that provide guidance, support, and strategies to help you lead with confidence, resilience, and balance. Send us a DM to get more details or visit our website – link in the comments ⬇️ #Selfcare #Burnout #Boundaries #Wellbeing #Leadership #Coach

Stop focusing on size ... 🛑 Why deep professional relationships matter more than endless contacts. 𝐖𝐡𝐲? Because people support people they 'know, like and trust'. The same is often said for 'people buy from', 'do business with' or 'work for'. Connecting with people inside your business is vital for building trust, collaborations and influencing. We encourage you to consider blocking out time in your week to maintain relationships with people inside your business and externally. Our founder Liz block out every Friday afternoon to create and maintain professional connections. #leadership #coaching #connection #trust #networking

3 simple steps to protect your business from cyber attacks – even if you’re not tech-savvy. 🔒 If you don't have Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) turned on – you need to do it TODAY. As the fab cyber education queen Caitriona once told us - cyber skills are life skills. Learn them for business but use them at home. 📌 STEP 1: Treat your socials and email tools like a bank account That means turning on MFA for all your accounts, with verification to SMS or use an app like Microsoft Authenticator. 📌 STEP 2: Password manager apps They store your passwords securely and auto-generate strong, unique combinations for each account, making it harder for hackers to crack. You don't need to try to remember super complex passwords. With just ONE master password to remember, you can protect all your online accounts. Your team can log in without seeing passwords and if you need to urgently remove a team member’s access – it’s JUST one button to toggle off. Keeping it real … it does take some time to set up (hours not days) but once you’re done – it’s a game changer. 📌 STEP 3: Passphrases not passwords Think ... I like two pineapple pieces on my pizza. An easy to remember sentence, then replace letters with symbols ie I !ike 2 pine@pp!e pieces on my pizz@. Delete all the saved passwords in your browser and get your team to do the same - then start using a password manager. 🎯 Happy cyber security month! Anything to add Caitriona? #Leadership #Cybersecurity #Protection #OnlineSafety #CyberChampion

Why healthy boundaries are the key to avoiding burnout #truthbomb 💣 We've been reflecting on how important it is to set boundaries in different areas of life. Protecting time, energy and emotional space is essential for your well-being. It’s not about being selfish, it’s about making sure you’ve got enough in the tank for yourself. 🔋 Whether that’s saying no to another BBQ or just taking some time for yourself down the coast, boundaries help keep things balanced. If you’ve been feeling run-down, overwhelmed or stretched too thin, it might be time to set some boundaries. At the end of the day, setting boundaries lets you enjoy life more and show up for the people that matter. 💯 If you’re struggling to figure out where to start, don’t go it alone, we've been there too. Check out the 7 types of boundaries and consider what your not negotiables are for each. If you need help, our founder Liz have 3 spaces open for 1:to:1 coaching before she fully booked - DM us. #Leadership #Coach #MentalHealth #Boundaries #wellbeing

Self-care is selfish - agree or disagree? Someone recently asked Liz how she manage her self-care. Having been clinically diagnosed with burnout - she understand how vital self-care is to your wellbeing. She told them she treat it like a doctor's appointment and don't move it for ANYONE. Because taking care of our wellbeing takes discipline, boundaries and habit creation. 🎯 Liz have now created rituals and mantras that support her prioritisation of wellbeing. We offer coaching programs that provide guidance, support and strategies to help you lead with confidence, resilience, and balance. Send us a DM to get more details or visit our website – link in the comments #Selfcare #Burnout #Boundaries #Wellbeing #Leadership #Coach

Liz's Mum framed this and it's still in her bedroom 🖼️ Throwback of Liz being featured in 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞 with her article, "Change with the Times" – over a decade ago (2013). 📰 It was her first Non-Executive Director role for a national member-based organisation Australian Marketing Institute. Reflecting on that piece, it’s clear that change isn't just inevitable, it’s a game-changer for growth. Now, as a leadership coach, her passion for guiding leaders through the complexities of change is stronger than ever. 🚀 Ready to turn change into your biggest leadership advantage? DM us or visit her website (link in comments) to chat about how to elevate your leadership today. 📩 #Leadership #Coach #GrowthMindset #Change #Career #NextLevelLeadership

STOP sitting at your desk eating lunch 🛑 In Liz's recent radio interview, she discussed the importance of boundaries for a healthy work-life balance. Here are 3 examples to implement this week: 1️⃣ Take a lunch break: Not at your desk - move away from it, if possible, go for a short walk. 2️⃣ Set realistic deadlines: How good are you at estimating how long it takes to complete a task? Before taking on a new task, pause and assess if you can do it. 3️⃣ No is a complete sentence: If you can't do something, be honest and suggest an alternative approach eg delay or delegate. Do not take on other people's urgency. By setting and communicating when a boundary has been crossed, you’ll enhance your productivity and personal well-being. 🔊 Listen to the full interview – link in the comments. #Leadership #Coaching #Engagement #Environment #Leaders #boundaries #breaks

Is your emotional cup running on empty? 🌟 You often focus on supporting your teams, driving results and managing responsibilities. Each one of us has our own emotional cup. 🍵 This cup represents our capacity to handle stress, connect with others and stay resilient. Here are tips and tricks to refill your own emotional cup: ✅ Recharge with activities that you love doing ✅ Set boundaries to protect your energy ✅ Surround yourself with positive and supportive people. Remember that you can't pour from an empty cup. How do you refill your emotional cup? Share tips in the comments. 👇 #Selfcare #Leadership #Coaching #Emptycup #Emotion