“The early signs of burnout are rarely noticeable — things like subtle shifts in energy, presence, and engagement. Most coaches don’t realize that something is off because they are still doing the work, but without the same level of connection and enthusiasm,” shares Melanie Lewis, owner of Inspire Fitness in Houston, Tx.
A trainer who leads a 6 a.m. bootcamp, four back-to-back one-on-ones, and a 7 p.m. group session has not just worked eleven hours. They have spent eleven hours managing clients’ energy and staying present through every rep. This emotional labor does not show up in a scheduling app, and it is rarely considered when evaluating whether a workload is sustainable.
Learn more about ways to notice if burnout is starting to affect you in my Coach360 article here.
