21 days, 501 professionals, one powerful movement for change.
Across Australia and New Zealand, property managers, team leaders and support staff took part in something we’ve never seen before in the industry. The first-ever #BeatTheBurnout Challenge brought together practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a wave of support to help PMs reset the way they work, lead and care for themselves.
And the results?
✅ 501 registered participants
✅ 311 members inside the interactive challenge community
✅ 21 days of daily strategies, expert tools and peer support
✅ Countless breakthroughs, big and small
Why It Mattered
Burnout in property management is more than being “busy.” It’s a pattern of pressure without pause, expectations without clarity, and performance without support.
For too long, we’ve normalised stress, overwork and “just pushing through.” This challenge was designed to change that.
It wasn’t fluffy. It was about practical tools, repeatable habits, and building a stronger culture — together.
What We Covered
Over three weeks, we focused on key themes that directly impact stress and burnout in property management, including:
- Mindset and mental load
- Time management and delegation
- Health and energy balance
- Leadership habits and team culture
- Boundaries, communication and clarity
Every day introduced a new micro-topic, paired with a practical action step. From triaging your inbox to managing stress in your nervous system, nothing was off the table.
Guest Experts Who Joined Us
We were joined by some incredible experts who shared tools and frameworks to support PM wellbeing and leadership:
- Jess Spendlove, Performance Dietitian
Fueling performance with nutrition, habits and routines that support long-term energy - Sarah Cincotta, PM Growth Consultant
How to grow a career in PM without burning out in the process - Gina Cope, Kinesiologist and Holistic Therapist
Understanding stress, nervous system responses and calming the chaos - Karla Major, Director of Sidekick
Boundaries without guilt, saying no with confidence, and leading by example - Joe Shannon, Operations and Tech Consultant
Reducing overwhelm through better tech and system flow - Anna Pengelly, Partner Manager at Tapi
Streamlining maintenance to reduce emotional load and time stress - Taylor Coleman, Team Leader and Training Manager
Communicating like a calm, confident leader under pressure - Jess Whatman, Founder of The Mindful Collective
Staying grounded when work gets hectic
Free Tools and Downloads We Shared
Throughout the challenge, participants had access to a growing resource hub, including:
📄 Daily Planning Template
🧠 Life Audit Worksheet
⏰ Time Management Toolkit
📦 Vacate Reset Masterclass
🤖 Ellie Chatbot for PMs
Each tool was created to make change doable — not just inspirational.
What People Said
💬 “I don’t want this to end.”
💬 “Game changer — I’m finally ahead again.”
💬 “This challenge came at the exact right time for me.”
💬 “I’ve never felt this supported in the industry.”
What’s Next?
The momentum doesn’t stop here.
✔️ All the replays and resources are still available
✔️ The challenge community is staying open
✔️ You can join the waitlist for the next round
👉 Click here to join the waitlist
Want To Bring Beat The Burnout To Your Team?
We’ve had teams and networks ask, can we run this challenge internally?
Yes, you can.
🎤 We offer tailored versions of Beat The Burnout for teams and organisations
💬 Keynotes and workshops on burnout prevention and team wellbeing
📥 Contact us here to learn more
This Was Just the Beginning
Burnout doesn’t go away overnight. But with the right tools, community and leadership, we can shift what’s normal in our industry.
Thanks to everyone who showed up, shared their story, and took action. Whether you watched one video or all 21, you’re part of something that matters.
Let’s keep the momentum going.
Let’s keep doing it differently.
💜
Hermione Gardiner
Founder, Sidekick
