Executive Burnout Recovery & Prevention
Burned Out, But Still in Charge?
The pressure at the top is real. Decisions don’t stop. Emails don’t stop. People don’t stop needing things from you. And if you’re honest, your energy has stopped showing up like it used to.
We work with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders who feel like they’re stuck in motion: achieving on the outside, empty on the inside. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay there.
But you also don’t have to wait until you’re exhausted to do something about it.
Quick Check: Are You Headed Toward Burnout?
I feel numb or disconnected from my work.
I fantasize about quitting, without a backup plan.
I've lost passion for what used to energize me.
I wake up tired. I go to bed wired.
I feel guilty for being home—and guilty for not being home enough.
I feel constantly behind, even when I'm ahead.
My calendar is full, but my priorities feel unclear.
I haven't taken a real day off in months.
My team relies on me more than they should.
If you checked two or more, you're likely facing or heading toward burnout.
The good news? You don't have to figure it out alone.
The Cost of Executive Burnout
Burnout is a lot like trying to steal second base without a clue where the ball is. A burned-out leader doesn't just feel tired—they start:
Making reactive decisions
Losing influence with their team
Fumbling strategic vision
Forgetting why they started in the first place
And eventually, burnout spreads like a virus to the rest of the team.
The Barzel Reset Path
Most leaders don’t need a new job. They need a new way of leading. And the best time to start? Before burnout shows up.
StratOp: Framework for Clarity
StratOp gives you a clear lens on your business. It pulls you out of firefighting mode and into strategic clarity. It aligns your people, your purpose, and your plan.
Whether you're trying to recover from burnout or avoid it entirely, this tool helps you step back and lead from a place of clarity, not chaos.
Outcomes:
Executive Coaching: Guide for the Long Game
Every high performer needs someone in their corner. Someone who isn’t impressed by your resume and isn’t afraid to challenge your habits.
Coaching isn’t just for the breakdown moments—it’s for staying sharp, setting boundaries, and staying grounded as the pressure builds.
Our coaching helps you:
LifePlan: Rediscover What Matters
Burnout doesn’t just come from your business. Sometimes it’s personal. LifePlan is a two-day process that helps you rediscover what really matters and how to live from it.
Most people don’t wait until the house is on fire to install a smoke detector. LifePlan is about building a life that’s sustainable, not just successful.
You'll leave with:
Don’t Wait for the Breakdown
Most leaders wait too long to course-correct. But the best leaders don’t just respond to burnout—they build habits and systems that prevent it.
That’s what we help with.
You don’t have to be burned out to benefit. You just have to want something better than white-knuckling your way to “success.”
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What Leaders Are Saying
As the Executive Director of a global non-profit ministry, it's been extremely valuable to have Jay as a Leadership Coach. since July 2017. I've found Jay's straightforward approach beneficial, inspiring, and rewarding. He's helped me identify key performance gaps, create plans for improvement, and implement lasting change. Personally, I admire Jay for his generous, caring heart and dedication to relationships. He truly cares about the individuals he coaches and wants his clients to flourish in all aspects and areas of his/her lives.
Cindy Bultema
Jay has this unique gifting to sit with you, listen to your situation/issues and then, he hits you with it...this laser-focused, pin-pointed, exacting diagnosis as to the core issue(s) that you're dealing with. His ability to identify not the symptoms, but the cause of my issues, has been so helpful. I would highly recommend Jay to anyone looking for some self-awareness growth as well as outside eyes on business improvement.
Hunter Hall
Jay brings a wealth of wisdom and leadership principles. As a CEO, Jay gave me a set of tools that I can use in multiple situations to help with decision-making and leadership. I would definitely recommend him!
Jon Verlee
Jay has been an invaluable coach and resource for the continued success and growth of our business. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to take their business to the next level.
Ross Haan
Avalanche Creative
StratOp for small businesses makes a difference in helping startups grow to their full potential, as is the case for Avalanche Creative, an SEO agency.
1 Bold Step
The Barzel Group helped 1 Bold Step transition from a marketing agency to a full-service growth agency with our strategic planning process.
Impact Fab
The Barzel Group helped Impact Fab create a strategic plan that married the freedom to pivot with the discipline of written goals.
Mulder Holding Company
The Barzel Group helped Mulder Holding Company, a transportation and full-service logistics company, navigate generational leadership change.
