June 18, 2025

Break Free From Burnout

1 hour 6 minutes

Burnout coach and CPA Lynnette Oss Connell joins us and shares her personal journey from running a successful accounting practice while juggling five kids, to recognizing and addressing signs of complete burnout. She explains how women experience burnout differently than men due to biological and social factors, and why 99% of accountants struggle with chronic stress. Lynnette introduces the concept of time versus energy management audits, as well as different strategies for burnout prevention versus recovery. Lastly, we discuss the critical importance of building authentic community before crisis hits.

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(00:00) - Welcome to She Counts

(00:44) - Introducing the Topic: Break Free from Burnout

(00:58) - Meet Lynnette Oss Connell: The Burnout Bestie

(02:25) - Lynnette's Journey Through Burnout

(03:45) - The Importance of Community and Support

(06:21) - Balancing Efficiency and Emotional Well-being

(15:08) - Energy Audits and Work-Life Balance

(20:47) - Lynnette's Decision to Transition Out of Her Firm

(24:08) - Understanding Burnout in Accounting

(27:28) - Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout

(31:50) - The Gift of Reactivity in Retail

(32:49) - Burnout in Women: A Unique Experience

(33:13) - Understanding Stress Responses

(35:52) - Symptoms and Diagnosis of Burnout

(39:38) - Prevention vs. Recovery

(44:00) - Subtle Red Flags of Burnout

(46:48) - Building Resilience and Community

(54:13) - Personal Stories and Final Thoughts

Links:

Lynnette Oss Connell’s website - https://www.burnoutbestie.com/
Lynnette Oss Connell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnette-oss-connell-cpa/
Lynnette Oss Connell on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/burnoutbestie/
Theatre of Public Speaking - https://publicspeaking.mistymegia.com/bundles/tops-fall25?ref=857055
99% of Accountants Suffer Burnout: Study - https://www.cfodive.com/news/most-accountants-suffer-burnout-study/627850/
Book - “Burnout: the Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” by Emily & Amelia Nagoski - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42397849-burnout
Bridging The Gap panel hosted by Questian - https://www.btgconference.com/event/tech-ai-bounce-back-build-forward/
Shirley Koss on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleykoss/
Will Lopez on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wlopezjr/

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