These books don’t whisper. They wake people up.

If you’re looking for fluff-filled ‘positivity’ books, you’re in the wrong place.

These are books that challenge, shift and start revolutions - from the inside out.

Mind the gap

Mind The Gap: A story of Burnout, Breakthrough and Beyond

F*ck Burnout

F*ck Burnout: Why we need to call BS on Workplace Wellbeing to finally Banish Burnout

What’s your excuse

Overcome your excuses for less stress and more control, calm and resilience

Jo

“This book is an absolute page-turner. Kelly writes and shares her story in a highly relatable and honest way. She challenges the need to be busy and on all the time. It is a fabulous book to read if you want to learn how to prioritise your own self-care, free from guilt. In fact this book reminds us how it’s an absolute necessity. This book is a truly heartfelt reflection of a wonderful human-being who is on a mission to change the world of work. And reading this book, I can understand why.”

Emma

“This book really is a must read if you are wanting to understand burnout, what it can look and feel like, and how it can affect you and others. Importantly, it provides practical and clear advice on burnout prevention and recovery. Kelly has a natural, honest and engaging writing style making this highly readable. I have bought copies for several people and each of them has said various versions of ‘it’s like she is describing my experience’ and, like me, found it immensely helpful in recognising and preventing burnout taking hold.

Lotty

“This book came at the right time for me and my team. We don’t even work in an unhealthy workplace but this year have really felt the pressure more than any other. This was showing up in our regular check-ins and so I sought to understand more about burnout.
Kelly shares her very honest experiences which then helps the reader really understand what is happening and why. Once you understand this then her strategies for change are particularly helpful and I’ve already used some of her language in a team presentation.”

Marcia

“It’s not often that I write a book review, and my book reviews tend to be one-liners or, at most, a sentence. However, Kelly Swingler’s Fck Burnout requires much more than my usual brevity, as it is a timely, no-nonsense guide that every leader and professional needs to read. In an era where relentless hustle is glamorised, Kelly offers a refreshingly candid exploration of the reality behind burnout. She not only unpacks its root causes but also provides practical strategies to identify, manage, and ultimately prevent burnout.

What sets this book apart is Kelly’s unflinching honesty and deeply empathetic tone. She doesn’t sugarcoat the effects of burnout or its prevalence in today’s workplace. Instead, she empowers readers to take ownership of their well-being without guilt, emphasising that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

As someone who works closely with leaders through coaching and HR consulting, I see the signs of burnout all too often—exhaustion masked as productivity, emotional detachment framed as resilience, and a quiet loss of joy in their work. Kelly’s book offers a much-needed wake-up call, helping leaders recognise these signs in themselves and their teams.

This is more than a book; it’s a call to action. If we’re serious about creating healthier workplaces and truly supporting our people, we must prioritise well-being and BEING well beings at every level.

Let’s commit to banishing burnout and building a sustainable future where thriving isn’t the exception but the norm.”