Group Programme: Unburdened

As a professional, how can you address overwork – without burning out or lowering your standards?

Are you feeling stretched, overloaded, or constantly “on”?

If so, you’re not alone and you’re not failing.

Does this sound familiar to you?:

It’s 9.30 pm, and you’re exhausted, but you won’t go to bed because you haven’t had a minute to yourself all day.

You watch Netflix, perhaps with some snacks and a glass of something, because no one is asking for you at this moment.

You plan to watch just a couple of episodes, but it turns into four or five, and before you know it, it’s late, and now your mind is active.

Against your best judgement, you check your e-mail and there are new messages needing your attention, sent late.

Now you’re irritated.

It’s 1.00 am. You’re not going to get enough sleep again.

Overwork in high-responsibility professions.

This course is designed specifically for Professionals who care about their work, but are struggling with increasing workloads and constant pressure.

Working as a values-based Professional can be both deeply meaningful and relentlessly demanding.

You may:

Feel a strong sense of purpose and responsibility
Be driven by high standards, commitment and professionalism
Work in complex political, legal, institutional, technical or regulatory environments
Face constant urgency, high workloads and/or tight deadlines

Over time, this can lead to:

Chronic overwork and mental exhaustion
Problems with sleeping, winding down, enjoying time off
Reduced focus, creativity and strategic thinking
Frustration, disengagement, or quiet burnout
A sense that your career is “successful on paper” but less productive or unsustainable in reality

This course exists because overwork is not a personal weakness – it’s a systemic challenge that requires new ways of working.

A new and different way of working is possible.

Addressing overwork does NOT have to mean:

Doing less meaningful work
Lowering your professional standards
Caring less about outcomes
Becoming disengaged or cynical

Instead, this course introduces a sustainable, high-performance approach to work – one that both protects your effectiveness AND your well-being.

You’ll explore:

What needs to change in your current working life
How to approach change in a way that makes it manageable
How to foster leadership in managing your priorities, energy and boundaries
How to reset your nervous system and build resilience, clarity and inner balance
How to build a career that remains successful, enjoyable, viable – not just impressive on paper

What you’ll learn in this course:

This 7 week, hands-on course will help you:

Understand why overwork happens in your role – learning to separate structural pressures from personal habits and stop blaming yourself
Identify your personal overwork patterns – spot the behaviours, beliefs and expectations that quietly keep you stuck in overdrive and overwhelm
Apply practical tools to manage workload and energy – use realistic frameworks designed for complex or high-responsibility roles
Re-empower yourself at work – regain a sense of agency, clarity and control – even in demanding institutional environments
Protect your long-term success – reduce overload while maintaining engagement, performance and credibility

Who this course is for:

This course is especially relevant if you are:

A Professional holding responsibility
Passionate about making a real difference through your work
High-performing, conscientious and values-driven
Overburdened, stretched or feeling constantly “behind”
Concerned about performance sustainability and/or the viability of your career long-term

You do not need to be at breaking point to benefit from this course. It’s primarily for individuals who want to act BEFORE burnout forces them to change.

What makes this course different

Unlike generic content which focuses on increasing individual productivity or avoiding burnout, this course is:

Context-specific – designed for high-responsibility professionals working in complex and demanding environments
Non-judgemental – dedicated time, a framework, plus open and supportive space to develop your new working model
Practical and reflective – hands on, with tools you actually apply
Career-focused – aligned with long-term professional success

It recognises that you can be committed, ambitious, and human – all at the same time.

About the approach

This program uses cutting edge methods, combining:

Evidence-backed coaching frameworks
Reflective tools for simplification, insight and decision making
Practical strategies that work and respect institutional/workplace constraints

The focus is not on quick fixes — but on building a new, healthier, sustainable and more effective way of working that lasts.

Ready to Address Overwork?

If you’re ready to:

Protect your energy and motivation
Stay effective in a demanding role
Build a career that is sustainable — not just impressive on paper

Your next step is simple.

Join our free (pre-recorded) 1-hour introductory session

This session focuses on getting clear about what needs to change.

It includes a hands-on experiential exercise which lays the foundations for everything that follows and allows you to get to know the instructors before committing further.

It is designed for professionals who want to work sustainably, stay effective and protect their long-term success.

Continue with the Full Programme

Unburdened runs in a small group format.

Places are limited to just 10 live participants per cohort to keep the group small and focused — creating a genuinely tailored experience where your specific challenges can be raised, explored in depth, and thoughtfully addressed within the programme.

The full programme includes:

Six live 30-minute sessions (Tuesdays at lunchtime, with recordings available if you prefer to watch later)
Structured practices and reflections to actively reshape your working life
Additional bonus material shared across the six weeks
A dedicated community space with access to two experienced coaches in a thoughtful, no-judgement environment

We incorporate light feedback check-ins and refine the sessions as we go, ensuring the content remains practical, relevant and closely aligned to the real challenges you are facing.

At the end of the programme, you’ll complete a short closing reflection to consolidate your progress, record your wins and anchor what has shifted.

A Professional Decision

Overwork rarely resolves itself.

It either becomes normalised, or it becomes unsustainable.

If you recognise yourself in this page, the question is not whether you are capable of continuing.

You are.

The question is whether you want to continue in the same way or not.

Registration is currently closed. Secure your place on the waiting list for the next cohort here:

Secure your place

You have a question that’s not covered in the Q&A section below? Reach out for a complementary quick call with me to get your questions answered.

Book a Quick Call

A different way of working is possible. And it begins with a deliberate step.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time does it take?

Content is designed to fit into busy professional lives. It’s structured and can be completed in short sessions.

The introductory session includes a 30 minute class plus extra time for Q&A.

What if I can’t make a session live?

We encourage you to join the live session so that you can ask your questions, get them answered, plus experience the live experience and support from your cohort community.

If you really have a commitment clash, no problem. The class is recorded and as long as you are registered for the class, you’ll receive a link to (re)watch it later, at your own time, and whenever is most convenient for you.

Is this relevant if I enjoy my job?

Absolutely. Many participants care deeply about their work, and for some that’s exactly why overwork becomes a risk.

Will this help if my workload won’t change?

Yes. The course focuses on how you work, not just how much you work — within real-world constraints.

Your Instructors:

Mel Ward and Regina Spering

Regina, better know as Gini (right photo) is a Vienna-based Breathwork Practitioner, certified Yoga Teacher and Lifecoach with a background in education. She supports individuals through breath-based and embodied practices that foster resilience, clarity and inner balance. Drawing on her experience as a former teacher and her training in breathwork, yoga and coaching, she offers a grounded and compassionate approach to personal transformation.

Mel (left photo) is a PCC-certified executive and career coach with a PhD in economics and over 20 years of experience in complex institutional environments. Based in Brussels and coaching internationally online, she supports professionals and leaders in navigating responsibility, visibility and career transitions with clarity and sustainable authority. Combining strategic insight with strengths-based and mindset-focused coaching, she helps clients shape their leadership style, manage demanding systems and grow professionally, without sacrificing wellbeing or integrity.

A grounded and strategic partnership for sustainable high performance. Together, their work integrates nervous system awareness, thoughtful leadership development and practical shifts in how responsibility is carried, so that success no longer comes at personal cost.