Burning It Down To Build Better: How Community Is Key To Battling Burnout
Download MP3Recorded live in Seattle at the first stop of the Advisory Amplified tour, Blake sits down with Madeline Reeves (Fearless Foundry) and Lynette O'Connell (Burnout Bestie) to discuss the hard truths about burnout in accounting. Madeline shares how losing half her agency's revenue in 30 days forced her to stop trying to be likable and start building the business she actually wanted, while Lynette explains why nobody was coming to save her after scheduling overnight work shifts to keep up. They break down the three categories of burnout symptoms most accountants miss, why this profession attracts people whose love language is acts of service, and how to stop being the glue holding everything together.
Chapters
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Chapters
- (00:55) - Meet the Guests: Madeleine Reeves and Lynette Oss Connell
- (01:27) - Madeline's Burnout Story
- (04:36) - Lynette's Burnout Journey
- (17:24) - Recognizing Burnout Symptoms
- (20:00) - Strategies to Combat Burnout
- (24:04) - Building a Supportive Community
- (30:37) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Connect with Our Guests:
Madeline Reeves
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinefearless/
Learn more about Fearless Foundry
Official website: http://www.fearlessfoundry.com
Lynette Oss Connell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnette-oss-connell-cpa/
Learn more about Burnout Bestie
Official website: https://www.burnoutbestie.com/
Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/
Creators and Guests
Guest
Lynnette Oss Connell
Lynnette is a former auditor who has spent the last 14 years providing CAS, controller, and advisory services to privately held businesses. She transitioned out of client facing work in 2023 when her company was acquired. Lynnette is currently building a CPA mental health survey initiative focused on understanding the wellness needs and decreasing burnout & attrition in public accounting.
