Our story |
When geese fly in a V formation they can go further and faster because this reduces wind resistance.
The front goose, when tired, slips to the back of the flock . If a goose goes to the ground for a rest - two geese stay behind with them. |
The 30+ year history
In 1990 our founder, Dr Sonia Hutton-Taylor (head goose!) set up the first independent career guidance facility for doctors called Medical Forum where members of the medical profession could explore their career development and options - sometimes after illness or injury.
Shortly after the launch of this service she sponsored some meetings for stressed out doctors at a new initiative run by a GP in Twickenham - Stress Factory , sometimes speaking at the meetings about career planning. At one of these meetings the organiser handed out a piece of paper with a drawing of geese flying and some rousing words about geese behaviour.
The poetic piece of prose described how geese fly and how they support each other. This piece of paper - Sonia kept because she found the geese behaviour very endearing.
In 1990 our founder, Dr Sonia Hutton-Taylor (head goose!) set up the first independent career guidance facility for doctors called Medical Forum where members of the medical profession could explore their career development and options - sometimes after illness or injury.
Shortly after the launch of this service she sponsored some meetings for stressed out doctors at a new initiative run by a GP in Twickenham - Stress Factory , sometimes speaking at the meetings about career planning. At one of these meetings the organiser handed out a piece of paper with a drawing of geese flying and some rousing words about geese behaviour.
The poetic piece of prose described how geese fly and how they support each other. This piece of paper - Sonia kept because she found the geese behaviour very endearing.
The philosophy at Burnout Geese is - get cracking but not in a falcon like dive.
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Three decades later the need for an innovative approach to burnout emerged - a name was needed. "Burnout Geese" flapped into her head. The analogy between the geese and her vision for the company was perfect. The contrast between such wonderful support for ones fellow goose in nature and the dearth of this in the workplace today has been the inspiration for the philosophy and ethos of Burnout Geese - its mission and methods.
Many of our videos feature a clip of geese flying which is quite hypnotic and peaceful. And you will see Bernie the burnout goose's head popping up . Plus you may hear the occasional friendly honk too! This relaxed, humorous and at times meditative approach to burnout is is in stark contrast to many videos on burnout around... presented or so it seems by incredibly wound up people! |
The pathway into and out of burnout is not linear
So it can be hard to know in which direction one is heading.
This becomes easier to see when training with the geese.
This becomes easier to see when training with the geese.