Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does a burnout recovery coach do?

A burnout recovery coach helps you recognise early signs of stress, exhaustion, and emotional fatigue. The coaching process focuses on practical tools to restore balance, build resilience, and help you perform at work without burning out again.

How can coaching help me recover from burnout?

Coaching provides structure, accountability, and evidence-based tools to calm your nervous system, improve mindset, and restore motivation. You’ll learn how to manage pressure, set healthier boundaries, and perform sustainably.

Who is burnout coaching for?

It’s for professionals who look fine on the outside but feel drained inside, often men in leadership or high-pressure roles trying to “hold it together.”

What’s the difference between therapy and burnout coaching?

Therapy explores the past to process emotion. Coaching focuses on the present and future, helping you understand triggers, shift unhelpful patterns, and apply daily strategies to recover your energy and clarity.

How long does it take to recover from burnout?

Everyone’s journey is different, but most clients begin to feel lighter and more focused within a few weeks. Matthew’s structured 12-week coaching framework supports steady, lasting progress.

What techniques are used in burnout recovery coaching?

Matthew blends NLP, cognitive behavioural tools, breathwork, mindfulness, and resilience psychology — all personalised to your lifestyle and stress profile.

How do I know if I’m experiencing burnout or just stress?

Stress is temporary and improves with rest. Burnout lingers even after time off, leaving you exhausted, detached, or unmotivated. A short consultation can help you find out where you are on the spectrum.

Can burnout coaching help with anxiety or poor sleep?

Yes. Burnout often affects sleep and anxiety levels. Coaching helps calm your system, improve thought patterns, and rebuild routines that promote quality rest and emotional stability.

What should I expect from my first session?

Your first session focuses on clarity, what’s been happening, what you want to change, and what’s blocking recovery. You’ll leave with small, doable actions that make an immediate difference.

Is burnout coaching confidential?

Completely. Sessions are private and non-judgemental so you can speak openly about stress, pressure, and personal challenges.

Do you offer online burnout coaching sessions?

Yes. Matthew works with clients across the UK and Europe via secure video calls, convenient, flexible, and just as effective as face-to-face coaching.

Where are you based?

Matthew Line-Hayward Coaching is based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, supporting professionals locally and online nationwide.

What’s the investment for burnout coaching?

Coaching is a personal investment in your wellbeing and long-term performance. Matthew offers flexible 1-to-1 packages and structured programmes depending on your goals.

Do you work with companies or teams?

Yes. Matthew delivers corporate burnout prevention workshops, resilience training, and leadership coaching for organisations that value employee wellbeing.

What are the early warning signs of burnout in men?

Chronic tiredness, irritability, reduced motivation, loss of focus, and disconnection from work or relationships. Many men also experience guilt for “not coping” the way they used to.

How can men talk about burnout without feeling weak?

Burnout isn’t weakness, it’s a physiological and psychological response to chronic pressure. Coaching provides a confidential, practical way to recover without shame or stigma.

What’s included in the Burnout Recovery Programme?

A mix of coaching sessions, resilience assessments, practical stress-management tools, and mindset strategies designed to rebuild confidence, energy, and clarity.

How can I tell if coaching is right for me?

If you’re successful on paper but feel mentally flat or emotionally drained, coaching helps you realign, refocus, and rebuild from the inside out.

Who is Matthew Line-Hayward?

Matthew Line-Hayward is a Burnout Recovery and Resilience Coach based in Hemel Hempstead. He supports professional men and high achievers who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, helping them regain clarity, confidence, and balance.

What makes Matthew’s approach different?

Matthew combines 15 years in senior HR and leadership with NLP, Core Renewal Therapy, and mindset coaching. His approach is grounded, results-driven, and shaped by personal experience of burnout and recovery.

What types of programmes do you offer?

1-to-1 Burnout Recovery Coaching

Occupational Resilience Coaching for professionals

Corporate Training and team coaching

Online courses including Burnout Recovery Practitioner™ and Exponential Growth

Do you only coach men?

Matthew specialises in supporting men but welcomes anyone ready to take control of stress, rebuild energy, and live with greater balance and confidence.

What qualifications does Matthew hold?

He is an EMCC-accredited coach, NLP Master Practitioner, Core Renewal Therapist, and Certified Breathwork Instructor with extensive experience in corporate HR and leadership.

How does Matthew help clients recover from burnout?

Through a combination of structured coaching, mindset work, nervous-system regulation, and resilience training, all tailored to your personal and professional life.

What industries do you work with?

Matthew has coached clients from finance, tech, education, healthcare, and HR, often people facing heavy workloads, leadership stress, or redundancy.

Do you offer both online and face-to-face coaching?

Yes. Clients can choose online sessions, in-person meetings in Hemel Hempstead, or a blend of both.

How do I start working with Matthew Line-Hayward?

Book a free consultation through the website. It’s a no-pressure chat to discuss your goals, current challenges, and whether coaching is the right fit.

What results have your clients achieved?

Clients often report sleeping better, feeling calmer, setting stronger boundaries, and rediscovering purpose. Many say coaching gave them back their energy and direction.

What exactly is breathwork?

Breathwork is the practice of consciously controlling your breathing to calm your nervous system and change your emotional state. It’s a practical, science-backed method that helps reduce stress, improve focus, and restore balance in both mind and body.

How does breathwork help with stress and burnout?

When you’re under pressure, your body stays stuck in “fight or flight.” Breathwork shifts you out of that state, lowers cortisol, and activates your body’s recovery system. It helps you think clearly, sleep better, and feel calmer under stress.

Do I need experience or special equipment for breathwork?

Not at all. You already have everything you need, your breath. I’ll guide you through simple, effective techniques that can be done anywhere, whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

Is breathwork like meditation?

They’re related but different. Meditation focuses on quieting the mind; breathwork works through the body to achieve calm first. It’s ideal for people who find traditional meditation hard because it gives your mind something physical to follow.

What kind of results can I expect from breathwork?

Most people feel calmer, clearer, and more focused after the first session. Over time, breathwork helps regulate mood, improve energy, and build real resilience, making it easier to handle pressure without burning out.