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A career coach blog filled with evidence-based articles to help women overcome burnout and create fulfilling, balanced careers. Whether you’re a female leader or a working mom, this actionable advice will help you thrive at work AND at home.
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Stress & Burnout Recovery
Reduce your stress, burnout, and overwhelm with these evidence-based strategies.
Life-Work Balance
Create more work-life balance so you can reclaim your time & energy.
Mothers at Work
Advice for working moms who are burnt out from juggling demanding jobs and little kids.
Career Satisfaction
Increase your fulfillment and satisfaction at work– without having to quit your job.Â
Career Change
Choose a new career path, transition industries, conduct a job search, and land your next great role.
Women in Leadership
 Leadership & leadership development advice for female executives and women in leadership.
Most Popular Blog Posts
Looking for a Career Change? Start Here to Find Clarity and Confidence
Feeling stuck in your career and craving something more? You’re not alone. This guide helps high-achieving women navigate career change with clarity and confidence — without burning it all down. Discover mindset shifts, simple next steps, and real stories of women who’ve made the leap.
Burnout Prevention Plan: How to Protect Yourself Before It’s Too Late
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight — but too many women wait until they’re already depleted to make a change. This blog outlines a personalized burnout prevention plan designed to help you catch the early signs, protect your energy, and create a sustainable, values-aligned work life before exhaustion takes over.
Recent Career Coach Blog Posts
Too Many Meetings at Work? Try These Ten Solutions
Drowning in back-to-back Zoom calls? Learn how to fix your calendar, reduce burnout, and escape the trap of too many meetings at work—without losing impact.
Looking for a Career Change? Start Here to Find Clarity and Confidence
Feeling stuck in your career and craving something more? You’re not alone. This guide helps high-achieving women navigate career change with clarity and confidence — without burning it all down. Discover mindset shifts, simple next steps, and real stories of women who’ve made the leap.
Burnout Prevention Plan: How to Protect Yourself Before It’s Too Late
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight — but too many women wait until they’re already depleted to make a change. This blog outlines a personalized burnout prevention plan designed to help you catch the early signs, protect your energy, and create a sustainable, values-aligned work life before exhaustion takes over.
How to Reduce Motherhood Stress and Avoid Mom Burnout
Burned out but not sure why? If you’re a working mom carrying the weight of invisible labor, constant stress, and unrealistic expectations, it’s not just you — it’s the system. In this post, burnout coach Lydia Fogo Johnson breaks down the three-part framework she uses to help women prevent, buffer, and recover from burnout both at work and at home. You’ll walk away with practical tools and a fresh perspective on what it really means to feel well again.
How Do I Find a Career Coach (Ultimate Guide)
Feeling stuck or burned out? Learn how to find a career coach who supports your goals, reduces stress, and helps you build a career that fits your life.
Overwhelmed at Work and Want to Quit? 3 Steps to Try First
Feeling overwhelmed at work and unsure if you should quit? Learn how to assess the root causes of your stress and make a clear, confident decision.
What is Career Coaching?
Feeling stuck in your career or overwhelmed by the demands of work and life? Career coaching can help you gain clarity, reduce stress, and reignite your passion for your professional life—without needing to start over.
Holistic Stress Management: Thriving in Your Current Role
Struggling with stress at work? Managing stress doesn’t always mean making drastic changes—it’s about taking a holistic stress management approach that helps you prevent and recover from work stress.
How To Use The 4 A’s Of Stress Management To Reduce Stress
Discover how to use the 4 A’s of Stress Management to reduce work stress and burnout. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn new coping skills and strategies.
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I’m Lydia Johnson, MS. I’m an expert in using evidence-based tools and psychological research to improve people’s lives at work.
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