burnt out, anxious,
overextended, overwhelmed?
YOU'RE NOT ALONE.
Many professionals struggle with burnout and work-life imbalance. It’s easy to get swept up in the cycle of doing more, achieving more, and pushing harder—without ever pausing to ask: Is this actually working for me?
As a lawyer turned career & personal well-being coach, I understand the relentless pressures that come with high-stakes professions. With over 15 years of legal experience, I’ve lived the demands of long hours, high expectations, and constant performance. I know firsthand how burnout can sneak up on even the most capable, driven professionals. Because I’ve been there—and found my way through—I know how to help others break free from burnout and build a life that actually feels good.
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Steph as your coach
Your transformative journey is unique to you. I’m here to be your coach, your guide, your support to help you tune into your heart’s longings and navigate lasting, purposeful change. I'll help you see how you currently approach life, help you to make sense of patterns and your stuck places, and offer you a new perspective to enable you to thrive. You'll gain clarity and develop a roadmap to achieve a set of personalized development objectives through actionable practices. I'll help you to build confidence in your abilities, trust your intuitions, and bravely pursue your clear dreams. I’ll provide warmth and security for your transformational process, help you stay focused on what matters most to you, and celebrate your successes.
do you know the signs of burnout?
Burnout isn’t something that fades with time — without intervention, it deepens. Recognizing the signs early is the first step toward real recovery.
Physical Symptoms
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Fatigue: Persistent tiredness, even after rest.
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Physical Pain: Headaches, stomachaches, muscle pain, and other aches.
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Sleep Disturbances: Insomnia or difficulty falling asleep.
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Frequent Illnesses: Lowered immunity, leading to increased infections.
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Changes in Appetite: Loss of appetite or changes in eating habits.
Emotional Symptoms
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Cynicism and Detachment: Negative attitudes toward work and a sense of disconnect from others.
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Feeling of Failure or Self-Doubt: Internal criticism and a lack of confidence in one's abilities.
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Decreased Satisfaction: Loss of interest in hobbies and activities that once brought joy.
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Sadness, Hopelessness, and Irritability: Increased negative emotions and mood swings.
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Helplessness and Loss of Motivation: Feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope.
Behavioural Symptoms
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Withdrawal and Isolation: Avoiding social interactions and spending more time alone.
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Using Substances to Cope: Turning to alcohol or other substances to manage stress and feelings.
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Outbursts or Changes in Behaviour: Increased irritability and anger, and acting out of character.
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Reduced Performance: Difficulty concentrating, procrastinating, and decreased productivity.
Do You Know The Costs of Burnout?
Burnout isn’t something you can simply “push through.” Left unaddressed, it quietly but relentlessly drains every part of your life.
Your Health Will Suffer
Chronic stress takes a real, measurable toll on your physical and mental well-being. Without intervention, burnout can lead to insomnia, weakened immunity, anxiety, depression, and even serious health conditions. Your body will eventually force you to pay attention — often in ways you don’t expect.
Your Happiness Will Diminish
When burnout becomes your daily reality, joy feels like a distant memory. You may find yourself feeling numb, disconnected, irritable, or hopeless. What once excited you may no longer bring pleasure. Life can start to feel like something you endure rather than something you live.
Your Relationships Will Strain
Burnout isolates you. As your emotional and physical energy deplete, your ability to show up fully for the people you care about suffers. Resentment, irritability, or emotional withdrawal can seep into your relationships, leaving you feeling even more alone at the very moment you need support the most.
Your Professional Growth Will Stall
When burnout hijacks your energy and creativity, your performance suffers. You may miss opportunities, lose your edge, or feel stuck in survival mode. Long-term burnout can erode your professional confidence, limit your advancement, and, if left unaddressed, ultimately push you out of your career altogether.
Burnout doesn’t just go away on its own. Without the right support, it only deepens over time.
The Good News?
You don’t have to stay stuck. Coaching offers a proven, compassionate path back to energy, clarity, fulfillment, and sustainable success. It’s not just about recovering. It’s about FLOURISHING.
from burnout to flourishing in 3 simple steps:
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Start with the Beyond Burnout workshop to understand what’s driving your burnout and begin creating space for change.
Dive deeper with Free to Flourish: Cultivate Work-Life Harmony for Success & Happiness—your guidebook to building a more joyful, aligned life.
Join the Free to Flourish workshop to turn insight into action and design a sustainable path forward—you'll feel balanced, empowered, and aligned in your career & personal life.
case study
From Exhaustion, Overwhelm, Burnout to Peaceful Independence & Belonging
Kathleen G., Kitchener, ON Focus: Slowing Down, Asserting Needs, Finding Peace, and Reclaiming a Sense of Home Before Coaching: Life as a Travelling Circus Performer When Kathleen entered coaching, she was in a state of constant motion. Her life was nonstop. As the “Travelling Circus Performer,” Kathleen was always on the road, showing up for others, doing whatever was needed. Her life was in a state of flux. She was exhausted, anxious, and spread thin. “I’m at everyone’s beck and call,” she shared. “I drive from one city to the next and have no time for myself until the end of the day when I am overtired and use social media or TV to numb myself into sleep.” Like many high-functioning professionals, Kathleen found safety in staying busy. If she kept moving, she felt in control. But deep down, she was craving stillness, security, and the ability to assert her own needs without guilt. The Coaching Journey: Slowing Down, Tuning In Kathleen’s coaching focused on reconnecting with her own body, mind, and heart. Using mindfulness, somatic awareness, and powerful self-observation tools, she began to identify when the Travelling Circus Performer was running the show and what it cost her. She started asking new questions: Am I rested? What do I need today? These seemingly simple inquiries helped Kathleen begin to gently shift from constant motion to intentional choice. After Coaching: Embracing the Way of the Peaceful Artist In the months during and following our work together, Kathleen’s life transformed in tangible, meaningful ways. She moved out of the chaos of constant commuting and into a home of her own —a space she purchased independently, designed for peace and rootedness. Her relationship with her partner improved with new, healthy boundaries. And most importantly, she began creating a life with more stillness, joy, and clarity. “Your words have been in my head over the past few months giving me strength,” she wrote. “GOODBYE Travelling Circus Performer, HELLO Peaceful Artist.” Though her paints are still in boxes, Kathleen now knows what it means to live a life she’s creating—not just reacting to. She’s learning to trust stillness, to be patient with herself, and to hold the brush with confidence as she paints each new chapter. Key Shifts: •From exhaustion to energy •From obligation to discernment •From reaction to creation •From “hand-to-mouth” existence to grounded independence •From performing for others to asserting her needs In Her Words: “It will take time. More time than I anticipated. And I am not good at being patient. I have to learn to channel that peace.” Kathleen’s journey is a beautiful reminder: deep change doesn’t happen overnight—but with the right support, it does happen. And when it does, it’s transformational.
Coaching is a present-focused method of personal growth. Following Integral Coaching® methodology and my unique approach, I will help you to gain awareness of and insights into how you currently approach life and the limitations that poses. Through powerful questions, you will gain clarity and make sense of patterns and your stuck places. Personalized development objectives and actionable practices will challenge you to see and be in a new, desired way and help you achieve lasting, purposeful change.
These workshops are not just about learning new ideas — they are about experiencing real, lasting transformation. Whether virtual or in-person, every workshop is designed as a full mind-body experience. Through guided coaching, mindfulness practices, reflective prompts, and meaningful connection, you’ll not only shift the way you think about your life and career — you’ll feel the change in your body and being. This isn’t surface-level inspiration or temporary motivation. It’s deep, grounded work that reconnects you with your inner wisdom, renews your energy, and helps you build sustainable habits for lasting success and fulfillment. Each workshop offers a supportive, interactive space where insight becomes action — and where meaningful change truly begins.
As a legal professional, I worked within law firms and international corporations to help businesses flourish. As a professional coach & facilitator, I work with organizations to help enable their people to thrive both personally and professionally. My vision is to create healthy and supportive working environments where individuals can explore their strengths and challenges, develop strategies to fulfill their potential, and be well in the process. Working closely with management and HR teams, I help develop customized wellness initiatives that meet your unique objectives.
