Frequently Asked Questions
What do you actually help people with?
I help people recognise the early signs of burnout — before it becomes the kind of collapse that takes months or years to recover from. I know those signs personally, because I missed them myself. My work is about giving you the tools I wish I'd had: how to read your own energy and patterns, how to set boundaries without the guilt spiral, and how to build real rest into your life before your body forces you to stop.
Who do you work with?
I work with people who are still functioning — often high achievers, carers, and people-pleasers who are excellent at holding everything together right up until they can't. I also work with workplaces and organisations, including real estate offices and councils, who want to give their teams the tools to catch burnout early rather than manage it after the fact.
How do payments work for your programs?
All bookings and payments are made through the website at www.vanessajenkins.co.nz. Payment is required in full before coaching sessions commence. A copy of the full Terms & Conditions is available Here.
What kinds of services or support do you offer?
One-to-one coaching with the Restoration programme, for deeper, personalised support. The Balance Blueprint Cohort, which provides a deep dive into all aspects of burnout prevention, awareness and understanding - Max of 6 people per cohort. Workshops - the Awareness Toolkit — for teams and organisations wanting to build burnout awareness before it costs them. Community/public workshops — open sessions for anyone wanting practical tools for stress and overwhelm, no long-term commitment required for these one off sessions - Check out the website for dates.
How do I know if this is right for me?
If you're still getting everything done but it's costing you more than it should — if you're tired in a way that rest doesn't touch, or you keep saying yes when every part of you wants to say no — this is for you. You don't need to have hit crisis point, and you don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. Most people start with just a conversation to see if it's a fit.