Helping social workers do this work on their terms — without burnout.
Reclaim clarity, resilience and career purpose.
Nadine Boyne supports social workers through practical coaching, events and her new book to reduce burnout and rebuild careers that fit life
About Nadine
Nadine’s approach is built for busy practitioners: focused, practical and respectful of time. She blends one-to-one coaching, small-group intensives and system-level thinking so social workers can make sustainable changes quickly. Her book, Social Work is Not Self-Harm, lays out the foundations of the five-stage framework she teaches:
Decide → Discover → Dream → Design → Do.
Credentials:
Practicing social worker, former service leader, experienced facilitator and published author.
Why she does this work:
To reduce the needless burnout in the sector and help practitioners do meaningful work without sacrificing their wellbeing
Based in:
London, working with UK-based social workers and international practitioners via online delivery.
The Problem: Burnout, Fatigue and
"Career self-harm"
Social workers are consistently exposed to high emotional demand, heavy caseloads, and systemic pressures. Over time, many experience burnout, compassion fatigue, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion — often accompanied by self-doubt, loss of confidence, and a growing disconnect between their values and their day-to-day work. Despite their dedication and resilience, they are frequently expected to give more with fewer resources, minimal recognition, and limited guidance on building a sustainable long-term career.
Nadine’s work targets the root causes of these challenges by addressing both practical and internal barriers that keep social workers trapped in cycles of burnout. She focuses on real-world factors such as workload, workplace culture, boundaries, and viable career options, while also supporting individuals in navigating internal pressures like perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of change, and deeply ingrained beliefs around self-sacrifice.
Burnout & Compassion Fatigue:
Emotional exhaustion that leaks into personal life.
Career Self-Harm:
Staying in damaging roles, overworking, or denying boundaries because leaving feels risky.
Career Fatigue:
Feeling stuck, unpromoted, or uncertain about next steps.
The Solution:
Nadine’s Five-Stage Framework
A practical roadmap tailored to social work. The framework helps you clarify choices, recover stability, and move into meaningful action.
Decide
Commit to a direction: choose what matters most for your career and wellbeing.
Discover
Assess skills, values and strengths. Identify what energy you want to protect.
Dream
Envision a realistic next stage — not fantasy, but a motivating, achievable future.
Design
Create the practical plan: steps, timelines, supports and boundary
structures.
Do
Take the first, committed steps — with accountability and adjustments as you go.
What People Say
"Nadine was an absolutely fantastic coach to me in my early social work career. She was a crucial part of building my resilience to not only survive but also enjoy a very challenging part of my social work journey. Her unwavering support helped me develop stronger boundaries and healthier rhythms at work."
- Catherine Utterly,
Social Worker
"Nadine has such a passion for self development, career progression and empowerment! I have attended a number of her events and always leave feeling equipped and inspired. Nadine inspires others to become their best self — she blends warmth with sharp practical advice."
- Bianca McKay, IRO &
Social Work Coach
"The section on social work referrals in Nadine’s book was especially powerful. You can feel the love and reverence for the profession woven into every word. This book is an essential read for social workers who want to hold their practice and their wellbeing with equal care."
- Jennifer Williams, Head of Service & Business Owner
Get the book — Social Work is Not Self-Harm
Nadine’s book is a practical and compassionate guide for social workers who want to keep doing this work, but without sacrificing their wellbeing. It contains reflective exercises, concrete boundary strategies and the full five-stage framework that underpins Nadine’s coaching.
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