Debbie's Story

Overcoming Burnout and Reclaiming Life Balance

Client: Debbie, early 40’s, no kids, a corporate executive feeling burned out from balancing a demanding career.

Challenge: Debbie felt physically and emotionally drained from the relentless demands of her high-stakes career. The constant travel left her feeling unmoored as if she never truly had a place to call home or time to focus on herself. Despite her best efforts, she felt stuck in a cycle where her accomplishments were never enough, and her health and personal well-being were continually put on the back burner.

Approach: Through life coaching, stress management techniques, and self-care strategies, we worked together to identify her priorities and establish boundaries. I created a practical plan for work-life balance, focusing on wellness and personal time.

Testimonial:

"I’m sharing my story in the hope it can help someone else. I reached a point where I just couldn’t keep going. I was exhausted, short-tempered, and watching my health decline. Growing up, healthy habits weren’t a part of my life. Breakfast was donuts, and takeout was a nightly thing. I always wanted to feel strong and fit, but I had no idea where to start—and honestly, I was too lazy to give up the foods I loved.

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When I met Coach B at his wellness center, I only signed up for fitness services. Therapy wasn’t on my radar until a year later, when I saw how much he’d helped my sister with her own struggles. As I started losing weight, I realized I needed to work on more than just my body. My work life was draining me, and I felt like I was stuck in a cycle of burnout.

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Brian quickly spotted my perfectionism—something I didn’t even know was holding me back. He showed me how to recognize my triggers, let go of the need to be perfect, and stop sabotaging myself. It wasn’t easy, but I started seeing mistakes as chances to learn instead of failures. I even uncovered that my perfectionism came from trying to impress my dad, which was a huge breakthrough for me.

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Now, I’m thriving at work, I’m more present in my life, and for the first time, I can look in the mirror and feel proud of what I see. Brian gave me the help to take control of my life, and for that, I’ll always be grateful."

— Debbie, Cambridge, ON