Sales is a high-pressure world—targets, deadlines, and constant demands can take a toll on even the most experienced professionals.
That’s why this year, we’re changing things up with a more conversational, open drop-in format where sales professionals can share their challenges, ask real-time questions, and explore practical strategies for managing stress and burnout.
In this session, Stella Round and George Anderson led a candid discussion about the realities of burnout in sales, how to recognise the signs before they escalate, and what leaders can do to create a more supportive, high-performing culture without sacrificing mental wellbeing.
This wasn’t a formal panel or a scripted talk—it was a genuine, open conversation, reflecting what’s really happening in sales teams today.
Whether you’re a leader trying to support your team or a sales professional looking for ways to balance performance with wellbeing, this session delivered insights you can put into action immediately.
Key Areas of Discussions:
- Spotting the early signs of burnout before it’s too late.
- Leaders set the tone – a culture of psychological safety and open conversations makes a huge difference.
- Resilience is about boundaries – success in sales doesn’t mean working to exhaustion.
About Stella Round:
Stella is a highly experienced Performance Coach and Mentor with a passion for helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential. With a unique approach to coaching and mentoring, Stella utilises techniques that facilitate personal growth and self-actualisation, while encouraging individuals to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
As the Founder and Director of Stellar Consultancy, Stella provides professional coaching to individuals, helping them identify and overcome their blockers and limiting beliefs. She also offers bespoke development programs designed to create effective and focused teams. Stella is a strong advocate for mental health and actively supports mental health initiatives.
About George Anderson:
For over 20 years, well-being, and performance coach George Anderson has been helping people take more action so that they can thrive more in their lives. Described as a ‘motivational speaker meets high-performance trainer’, George’s sessions inspire audiences to want to take action and equip them with the practical tools and strategies that will have an immediate and lasting impact on their lives.
After gaining a master’s degree in engineering, George pivoted and pursued his passion for a purpose-lead career in wellbeing. With an ongoing education in neurolinguistic programming, neuroscience coaching and positive psychology, his presentations also draw upon his experiences and lessons from ultra-endurance challenges. These include 10 back-to-back marathons, two 24-hour 100-mile ultra marathons, and an Ironman triathlon.
