Recognising & preventing Burnout

A message from Lynn Blades

As an experienced Executive Leadership Coach, I have spent decades advising women in Fortune 500 companies and independent businesses.

Women have been conditioned to “handle it all” but, that invisible Superwoman cape often feels like a noose. Society’s expectations are high, but prioritizing yourself is undervalued. How long can we burn at both ends before we disappear in the flames?

My message is clear: it’s time to rewrite the rules. I offer practical tools to recognise and prevent burnout. Strategies like saying NO, practicing guilt-free self-care, and silencing self-doubt empower women to reclaim their lives.

“Lynn is a powerhouse. I can’t think of anyone better to offer guidance on how to build resilience at the same time as achieving your personal and professional ambitions. At a time of great complexity in the workplace this book is much needed.”— Anna Jones CEO The Telegraph Media Group

A call to action for all women

You’re holding it all together on the surface, but inside, there’s a quiet fire smouldering. The relentless pursuit of career success, the weight of caregiving expectations, and the shadow of unequal pay burn your wick down, leaving ambitious women on the brink of exhaustion.

This is a call to action. When women burn out, the world suffers. The Quiet Burn proves that prioritizing well-being isn’t just self-care, it’s revolutionary. It’s time to demand more. Extinguish burnout. Build a life where you thrive boldly and unapologetically on your terms.

“Quite obviously, every woman in the workforce should read this book. Lynn offers an important lesson, which every successful woman learns along the way:  You must preserve your body and soul, even as you expend every energy to reach your goals.  And if  you ignore this warning, your body will eventually offer a painful lesson to make the message clear.  Reading this book and heeding its advice could save you from a costly detour in your career – and in your life.” — Terry Savage Nationally Syndicated Financial Columnist - Chicago Tribune

Let’s extinguish Burnout.

The Quiet Burn

Launching May 2025

  • This is a manifesto for all women. I loved the combination of empathy, real case studies, and practical exercises packaged up into an easy flow that felt truly authentic, not preachy and hitting the issues head on.

    Jayne Fieldhouse - Head of Marketing & Communications, Royal Bank of Canada Global Asset Management

  • Lynn Blades doesn’t just offer a guide with The Quiet Burn—she issues a wake-up call. This book is a masterclass in self-awareness, resilience, and the power of embracing your truth. It dares you to confront reality, harness your strengths, and reignite your soul with purpose and passion. More than that, it’s a call to action for women to unite, support one another, and drive the transformative change the world so desperately needs."

    Jo Crawford-Boyle - CMO, Bang & Oulfsen

  • The power of Lynn’s message comes from her authenticity…Staying true to her principles, morals, and unwavering self-belief, Lynn offers powerful examples of overcoming the barriers built from prejudice and ignorance. Through humility, honesty, and passion, she shares her personal journey in a way that is relatable and believable while also inspiring and achievable.

    Ruth Whitby - Chair of General Practice Cleveland Clinic, London

  • Your health is your number one wealth and The Quiet Burn is a brilliant book that keeps this mantra front and centre. It will nourish your soul and give you that supportive hand on your back and permission to pause, reflect and breathe. Thank you Lynn for this book, and for reminding us to go at our own pace and to remember self-care

    Karen Blackett, CBE - Former WPP UK President, Chancellor University of Portsmouth

  • It is essential reading for every woman who's ever felt the quiet burn of trying to do it all, and a wake-up call to organizations about the true cost of burnout. I can say that the Quiet burn isn't just timely – it's urgent and necessary. This book will be a lifeline for women who appear to be 'handling it all' while silently burning out.

    Vivian Paxinos - CEO, The AllBright

  • Lynn Blades is a force. This book is a guide and companion for women who get it wrong whilst striving to get everything right. I can relate to her wisdom and guidance - and can’t recommend this book enough to those who want it all.

    Debbie Wosskow OBE