Cheerleading from Quicksand: Practical Burnout Solutions for HR Leaders

*This event will be virtual.  Once you register a link will be sent to you.

Cheerleading from Quicksand: Practical Burnout Solutions for HR Leaders

In this high-energy virtual session, HR professionals will learn practical, ready-to-use tools to identify and reduce burnout in themselves and their teams. Using Lyndi Zavy’s Cheerleading from Quicksand framework, participants will explore the three components of burnout (Drain, Disconnect, and Doubt) and the antidotes of Authenticity, Boundaries, and Counterbalance. After a brief overview, the session shifts into hands-on application: micro-scripts for boundary setting, quick burnout check-ins, counterbalance tools, and templates that can be immediately implemented with teams. Attendees leave with actionable resources to support well-being and prevent burnout across their organization.

Learning Outcomes: 

• Recognize signs of burnout using the Drain/Disconnect/Doubt model.
• Apply practical communication tools and boundary scripts to reduce overwhelm and increase clarity.
• Facilitate team-based burnout check-ins using templates designed for HR leaders.
• Implement quick counterbalance strategies to support sustained well-being.
• Equip employees and managers with tools to strengthen resilience and prevent burnout long-term

Lyndi Zavy is an organizational development consultant and speaker with over 15 years of HR experience. She holds a master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a bachelor's in psychology and a Professional HR certification. As a former HR leader and COO, she has built and led teams focused on employee engagement, leadership development, culture transformation, and change management. In her role as founder of Rivers & Roads Organizational Development, she partners with mission-driven organizations to strengthen culture, develop leaders, and create workplaces where people can thrive. Lyndi lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a leopard gecko.