You’re not broken ... you’re burnt out
If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly questioning how much longer you can keep going like this, you’re not alone.
Many of the women I work with are capable, committed, and deeply responsible at work and at home. They’ve built careers, carried mental loads, pushed through stress, and told themselves they’ll rest “once things settle”. But instead of settling, the pressure has accumulated.
Rebecca
“I am deeply grateful to Merly for her incredible advice, support, and unwavering encouragement. From our very first session, she was a breath of fresh air… I now feel genuinely confident about transitioning into a new career field.”
Hayley
“Merly creates a safe, non‑judgmental space where I can show up as I am… I’ve gone from feeling low in confidence to reconnecting with a sense of pride in my achievements.”
Nicole
“Before working with Merly, I was constantly overwhelmed… After working with Merly, I feel empowered and in control, and my stress levels have drastically reduced. I now manage my time more effectively and no longer feel like I’m just surviving, I’m thriving.”
My intergrated approach
I work at the intersection of burnout recovery and career wellbeing, because supporting one without the other rarely leads to lasting change.
With over 17 years’ experience in career development and occupational rehabilitation, I’ve supported individuals navigating psychological injury, chronic stress, forced career change, and return-to-work transitions. Again and again, I saw the same gap:
Career support without wellbeing doesn’t work and wellbeing support that ignores work doesn’t last.
That’s why my work now centres on helping clients recover capacity first, before making decisions about work.
The Sustainable Career Recovery Framework
This is the pathway I use to support clients through burnout and into sustainable work.
1. Stabilise
We focus on nervous system regulation, reducing overload, and understanding burnout as a physiological response, not a personal failure.
2. Restore Capacity
We rebuild energy, boundaries, and trust in your body and decision-making, so you’re no longer operating from depletion.
3. Reclaim Career Identity
We explore values, strengths, and meaning, helping you reconnect with who you are beyond burnout and productivity.
4. Redesign Sustainable Work
Only once capacity and clarity are restored do we look at career redesign, return-to-work planning, or transitions that genuinely support your wellbeing.
This approach allows for flexibility ... whether you’re staying in your role, returning after burnout, or considering something new.
“As a working mum with a corporate career and my own businesses, pausing for myself can be challenging. Merly has helped me make space for my own thoughts and feelings and recommended tools to remain consistent.”
Abbey
Why work with me
I’m Merly Hartnett, HCANZA-Accredited Health & Wellbeing Coach, Qualified Career Counsellor & Burnout Recovery Specialist
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17 years' experience in career development and occupational rehabilitation
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Extensive work with psychological injury, chronic stress and burnout
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HCANZA Accredited Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Career Development Practitioner
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Evidence-based, holistic, and client-centred approach
I bring structure, calm, and clarity to moments that often feel overwhelming without rushing, fixing, or forcing outcomes.
Ways to work together
I keep my offerings intentionally simple, so support feels clear, contained, and not overwhelming.
Burnout & Career Wellbeing Coaching Program
This is my core 1:1 coaching program, grounded in the Sustainable Career Recovery Framework.
It’s designed for working mums experiencing work-related burnout, chronic stress, or loss of confidence who want to rebuild capacity and create a sustainable relationship with work.
Together, we work through:
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Burnout recovery and nervous system regulation
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Rebuilding energy, boundaries, and emotional capacity
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Clarifying career identity, values, and next steps
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Redesigning work in a way that supports your wellbeing and family life
This is not about pushing through or rushing decisions, it’s about steady, supported change.
The Free 5-Day Burnout Reset is the first step in my coaching approach.
It helps them:
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It helps them slow down
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Build awareness
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Regulate their nervous system
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Gain clarity
Many clients choose to continue into 1:1 coaching after the reset, once they feel clearer and more grounded.
What happen when you join?
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Book your first 1:1 session
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Receive 5 days of personalised support
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Decide next steps only if and when you’re ready
Start here
You don't need to have it all figured out.
If you're feeling depleted, stuck, or unsure of your next step, begin with something gentle and supportive.
