Written by
Niki Corbishley

From Burnout to Grit: A Quiet Way Forward

When Leading Gets Heavy: Why Grit Matters Now More Than Ever This post shares a personal story of burnout, rebuilding, and the quiet power of grit and offers a free resource for leaders who want to keep showing up without losing themselves.

What happens when the person everyone else relies on starts to feel lost?

That was me.
After 20 years in senior HR leadership roles - holding things together through change, crisis, and complexity - I quietly hit a wall.

On the outside, everything looked fine.
On the inside, I was drained, stuck, and unsure who I was anymore.

Burnout didn’t arrive suddenly.
It crept in. Slowly. Quietly.
A gentle unraveling that I kept hidden, even from myself.

Eventually, I stepped away from it all. I didn’t have a plan. But I had a choice:
Keep going like this… or start again, on purpose.

That decision became the foundation for Noo Coaching.

And the one thing that helped me keep going again and again?

Grit.

Not the “just push harder” kind.
But the kind that’s built quietly. Through intention.
Through small, consistent steps.
Through reconnecting with what truly matters.

🟠 Introducing: The GRIT for Growth Toolkit

A free 30-minute video + downloadable journal for leaders who are showing up, even when they feel stuck or uncertain.

What’s inside:

💭 Reflective guidance to help you explore your relationship with grit
💡 Growth mindset practices to shift how you respond to setbacks
📓 Mini Grit Journal to help you stay focused, build habits, and celebrate progress

This is for you if:

  • You’ve been strong for so long, but inside you’re starting to wobble
  • You’re at a crossroads, but unsure what the next step looks like
  • You want meaningful change without burning out again
  • You’re ready to reconnect with your purpose and inner strength

What you’ll learn:

✅ What grit really means and why it matters in leadership
✅ How to build it with purpose, not pressure
✅ Why a growth mindset helps you move forward (even if you’re stuck)
✅ A gentle visualisation exercise to reconnect to your best future self
✅ How to turn reflection into action with small, sustainable steps

✨ Take a breath.

You don’t need to have all the answers.
But you do deserve support.

If you’re ready to pause, reflect and reconnect, this free toolkit is a gentle place to start.

👉 Access the Free Video + Grit Toolkit Here

You’ll receive instant access to the video, plus the downloadable Mini Grit Journal to help you apply what you learn.

With warmth,

Niki
Founder, Noo Coaching

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