Taming the Too-Much: Coaching Tools for Overwhelmed Clients (and Coaches!)

Overwhelm is one of the most common yet under-addressed challenges coaches and clients face. Left unchecked, it can erode effectiveness, increase stress, and contribute to burnout. Research on stress, cognitive load, and mindset shows that perfectionism, identity narratives, and attachment to outcomes can intensify overwhelm, while practical tools such as time audits, energy audits, and strengths-based questioning help restore clarity and control. In this interactive virtual workshop, participants will use breakout discussions, reflection, and role-play to distinguish overwhelm from burnout, uncover identity-driven patterns, and practice practical coaching frameworks and appreciative inquiry questions. Participants will leave with actionable tools to help clients—and themselves—build clarity, resilience, and prevention strategies.