Brian and Michelle Gattshall

This is an adapted excerpt from reKindle by Brian and Michelle Gattshall and Masha Bobo. Masha, a former entrepreneur; Michelle, a lifelong healthcare worker; and Brian, a bridge engineer, are each intimately familiar with burnout’s toll. But by talking through our situations, we found a common path out of burnout. Before starting the book, Michelle and Brian recognized their need to make changes and decided to start over completely, selling everything and beginning a full-time RV lifestyle. Masha, who went on medical leave due to extreme physical symptoms of burnout, opted for professional help from a range of therapists and holistic practitioners. What we discovered along the way was that no one else can “fix” us; we each have to do the work required to live the life that we want. Now that we have all completed our personal journey in burnout recovery, we are passionate about bringing the concepts of personal-awareness, professional-awareness, and purpose-awareness to the workplace, where many others struggle to stay engaged and energized in their careers. Brian decided to switch careers, becoming certified in both DISC and The Six Types of Working Genius (WG). Masha and Michelle started to utilize the concepts of our book, reKindle, along with DISC and WG in their current leadership roles, allowing them to create a successful picture of organizational health. As a business, reKindle XM is committed to helping individuals and corporations recognize the importance of change and self-awareness in achieving their Living Purpose. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn for helpful tips on stress relief and better self-awareness!