Trauma-informed Leadership Coaching for Burned-out Senior Leaders
Redefine your Identity, Boost your Boundaries, Reclaim your Joy post Burnout
Redefine your Identity, Boost your Boundaries, Reclaim your Joy post Burnout
Have you wondered 'Who am I now?' or 'Do I have what it takes make a career comeback after burnout?'
Imagine the power of choosing your response, instead of reactivity. Act with agency and self belief. 'Becoming' is about welcoming your full potential. Shed self-defeating narratives and release guilt and shame.
It's time to reconnect to your self worth. This transition is an opportunity to integrate 'what happened' into a new Hopeful Future.
Craft an intentional life, built on values-led boundaries, increased self-awareness and new perspectives, a calm nervous system. Work with your energy levels and observe your emotions with curiosity. Build sustainable habits that stick.
What's it like to be you and live out your chosen values? What energises you most? When do you feel like you're in your skin?
Imagine the freedom to express your whole self. It's time to use your voice, choose choice, and bounce forwards, on your terms. It's OK to be more than one thing. Reclaim confidence, courage, and lead from joy.
Burnout, toxic workplace cultures, and unexpected career disruptions can leave even the most driven leaders feeling lost, isolated, and disconnected. If you’ve found yourself questioning what happened or how you got here, struggling to trust yourself, others, or the path ahead -- please know you are not alone.
I call this season of transition, reintegration, and reconnection -- the Wilderness season. Not a barren wasteland; quite the opposite!
The setback is a set-up -- for a bright, hopeful future. The journey back to joyful leadership, confidence, meaning, and sustainable success starts Here, Now.
Welcome to being a whole, messy human being. You are neither broken nor in need of fixing. Identity shifts bring discomfort and growth.
I'd like to normalise for you that it is OK for you to feel all the feels that comes with a life shock like burnout, redundancy, workplace bullying and trauma. It is normal to feel the weight of anger, or the numbness of grief and shame. Extracting the wisdom of these emotions and establishing evidence of your strengths is where I come in and how coaching can help.
Burnout - and other transition - seasons are where you learn to cultivate safety in your nervous system, recognise that starting over is not starting from scratch, gain clarity and evidence of what you're capable of, and learn what you're really REALLY made of through trauma-informed leadership coaching.
No more running on empty or staying stuck with regret.
Through my trauma-informed leadership coaching approach, you'll develop the tools to move from helplessness to agency, build self-trust, and experience true psychological safety. You'll strengthen empathy, resilience, and creativity -- key leadership qualities that drive innovation and human-centered success.
This is about more than just making a career comeback; it’s about coming home to yourself and leading with clarity, impact, and joy. If you're ready to step into a new way of working and living -- one that prioritizes both success and well-being -- let’s begin!
Transform your challenges into strengths with guidance in trauma recovery and post-burnout leadership development. Through a compassionate, evidence-based approach, you’ll gain the tools to process past experiences, rebuild self-trust, and cultivate resilience in a safe, supportive space.
Turn career disruptions and perceived failures into opportunities for growth, clarity, and renewed purpose.
It’s time to break old patterns, set healthy boundaries, and step into leadership that aligns with your values. Create a future where success is fulfilling, not exhausting.
Effective leadership begins with self-awareness. Through tailored-to-you coaching, you’ll deepen emotional intelligence, refine your leadership style, and develop the confidence to lead with authenticity, impact, and purpose.
Your personal and professional growth are deeply connected. Our work together integrates healing, mindset shifts, and strategic leadership development—ensuring you create lasting change without sacrificing well-being.
No one-size-fits-all solutions. Your journey is unique, and burnout recovery coaching is tailored to your needs, challenges, and aspirations. Whether overcoming burnout, reclaiming confidence, or fostering a resilient workplace culture, you’ll have the support to achieve meaningful, sustainable growth.
"I am the kind of person who has a hard time expressing her feelings. I often keep things inside, and it can sometimes get me into trouble. I was struggling with this when I met Avril and after a few conversations, I was convinced that she was the right coach to help me with my goal of public speaking at work too, an issue that I've been struggling with for years.
Avril listens carefully, asks insightful questions, and is empathetic which helped me open up more easily. I could finally say what I wanted to say without feeling uncomfortable or nervous, and ultimately understand things that I couldn't before.
Avril's coaching approach is unique as she uses a combination of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and coaching techniques. She knows what she's doing and does it well! I would highly recommend Avril to anyone who wants to work with a highly professional leadership coach."
---------- Andra, Senior Leadership Role in Education
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