My guest today is Bethany Van Hecke, who is currently on a journey of rehabilitation and recovery after suffering burnout. We talk about what this journey is teaching her about stillness, acceptance, setting boundaries, and how knowing your limits can be a source of creativity.

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I’m enjoying having real conversations that connect me deeper with people, and provide sparks of inspiration, and I really hope these conversations are resonating with you too. Thank you for listening!

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About Bethany Van Hecke

Bethany is an experienced professional with a contagious passion for business, personal development, and relationships. After 10 years as a small business entrepreneur, Bethany joined WATT Consulting Group, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm based in Western Canada, and the following year became the company’s first employee-owner under the Employee Share Purchasing Program. She brings 10 years of experience in business operations, project management, marketing, and location-independent team collaboration to her role in Marketing and Communications. During her career, Bethany has primarily worked in the realm of Architecture, Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction operations.

Bethany began her career as a certified multi-disciplinary drafting technician. Prior to redirecting her work towards business leadership in corporate services, Bethany was retained in consulting roles for residential and commercial planning, design and construction on Vancouver Island and in Calgary, Alberta. Today, Bethany’s actionable leadership style, diverse experience and knowledge make her a confident advocate for positive change and inspired growth within the professional community.

You can connect with Bethany on her website.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Dare to Lead (Brene Brown)
• Living More With Less (Doris Janzen Longacre)
• Earl Nightingale

If you or someone you know is going through burnout, please know that many resources exist to help you and that you are not alone.

• Your company's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Google 'help with burnout' in your city/town
• Connect with a local hospital or mental health centre
• Call a friend, colleague, someone at your Church or a spiritual advisor (Priest, Pastor, Rabbi, etc.)
• Call or email me (403-803-0807 or [email protected])

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Thank you for listening!
Learn more about Vera Ilnyckyj on her website createyourbestchapter.com