Burnout Recovery Coaching
Build a career that supports your wellbeing, not one that burns you out.
You're successful on paper.
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But something isn't working.
Maybe you're exhausted from constantly pushing through.
Maybe you've lost confidence in yourself.
Maybe you're questioning whether your career still fits the life you want.
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Or perhaps you've reached a point where you're asking:
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"Is this really sustainable?"
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If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, burnt out, or uncertain about your next step, you're not alone.
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Many of the women I work with are capable, caring professionals who have spent years prioritising everyone else's needs while putting their own wellbeing last.
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The result?
Low energy.
Loss of confidence.
Career dissatisfaction.
Stress that never truly switches off.
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Career wellbeing coaching helps you create a career that supports your health, values, ambitions, and life outside of work.
Career success should not come at the expense of your wellbeing.
For years, I worked in occupational rehabilitation supporting individuals recovering from workplace stress, psychological injury, burnout, and career disruption.
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What I saw repeatedly was this:
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Career support without wellbeing rarely creates lasting change.
And wellbeing support that ignores work often misses a major source of stress.
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That's why I created the Nurture Ambition Sustainable Career Framework™.
A practical coaching approach that helps you build a career you can actually sustain.
The Nurture Ambition Sustainable Career Framework™
1. Assess
We begin by understanding where you are today.
Together we explore:
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Career satisfaction
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Stress and burnout risk
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Strengths and values
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Confidence levels
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Life circumstances
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Work-life integration
2. Recover
Before making major decisions, we focus on restoring capacity.
You will learn how to:
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Reduce overwhelm
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Improve energy management
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Strengthen boundaries
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Build emotional resilience
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Regulate your nervous system
3. Clarify
Once you have more space and clarity, we explore what matters most.
Together we uncover:
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Your values
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Career aspirations
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Personal definition of success
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Lifestyle priorities
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Sustainable career goals
4. Design
We create a career pathway aligned with your strengths, wellbeing, and life stage.
This may include:
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Career change
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Career progression
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Returning to work
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Flexible work options
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Leadership pathways
5. Position
We help you communicate your value confidently.
Including:
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Resume support
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LinkedIn optimisation
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Personal branding
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Networking strategies
6. Transition
This is where plans become action.
You'll receive support with:
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Job searching
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Interviews
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Career decisions
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Managing uncertainty
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Building confidence
7. Sustain
Most importantly, we create a plan to help you maintain your wellbeing while continuing to grow your career.
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Because success is only meaningful if it is sustainable.
"What has stood out most is Merly's compassionate and person-centred approach. She combines professionalism with empathy, ensuring that I felt supported, respected, and empowered throughout the process."
Caitlin S, Teacher
This coaching is for you if
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You're feeling burnt out or overwhelmed by work
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You want a career change but don't know where to start
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You've lost confidence in your professional identity
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You're returning to work after a career break
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You want greater purpose and fulfilment
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You're seeking a more sustainable way to work and live
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You want success without sacrificing your wellbeing
What makes this different?
This is not traditional career coaching.
And it's not simply burnout coaching.
It's a whole-person approach that combines:
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Career Development
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Occupational Rehabilitation
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Health & Wellbeing Coaching
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Behaviour Change Coaching
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Burnout Recovery Principles
To help you create meaningful, sustainable success.
Meet Merly Hartnett
I'm a Career Development Practitioner, HCANZA-Accredited Health & Wellness Coach, and Occupational Rehabilitation Professional with more than 17 years' experience supporting people through career transitions, workplace challenges, burnout recovery, and return-to-work journeys.
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My goal is simple:
To help you build a career that supports your wellbeing, your family, and your ambitions.
