"I began to recognize myself"
Melanie transformed from an overwhelmed, isolated executive struggling with burnout into someone who rediscovered their excitement and confidence. The program gave them permission to prioritize self-care and provided tools to take control, helping them show up authentically in work and life.
Before starting this program, I was an overwhelmed executive that was losing my excitement in the work that I do. I found myself slowly isolating and shutting off to friends and family because I just didn't have the energy to give anything else to anyone else. I needed to focus on my needs and healing from burnout and cynicism if I was going to show up in the world the way I wanted to...and the way people deserved me to. This program gave me permission to take the time I needed for myself and provided incredible tools to help me take control over my life. Overtime, I became more excited and outgoing again...I began to recognize myself, I knew she was somewhere deep inside just needing a little help to feel safe and secure again. The course afforded me the tools and knowledge to center myself with confidence and courage to enter this next phase of my career. My new motto is, "I'm making my career work for me...not just me working for my career".
Melanie Mackinnon
Healthcare Administrator
Winnipeg, Canada
Written 18 January 2020 From our original stories site
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