Hi, I’m Lynnette Oss Connell.
I help accounting professionals break free from burnout.
Welcome! It’s nice to meet you, and I’m so grateful you’ve found your way here.
As a former auditor and accounting firm owner with 20 years of experience, I lived the grind lifestyle… until burnout forced me to make a pivot.
Today, I combine my corporate background with deep healing insights to help you build a career that doesn’t cost you your life.
If you are tired of trading your well-being for your worth, please know: You don’t have to carry that weight alone anymore.
Coaching → private support to break the burnout cycle → Explore Coaching
Education & Workshops → interactive education for communities and corporate teams → Explore Workshops
Speaking Engagements → grounded, dynamic keynotes for events → Explore Speaking
Explore how we can work together:
1:1 Coaching: Reclaim Your Life
You didn’t build a successful career or business just to spend every waking hour on the edge of exhaustion. If you are tired of trading your well-being for your worth, 1:1 coaching provides the tailored, confidential sanctuary you need to step out of the grind culture. Together, we look honestly at your current boundaries and design a personalized roadmap to long-term healing.
What we (may) focus on:
Burnout Recovery: Practical, immediate strategies to lower your stress baseline and restore your physical & emotional energy.
Sustainable Boundaries: Learning how to protect your time and say “no” without guilt, even in high-demand environments.
Career Realignment: Auditing your current career or business structure so that it aligns with your personal values and actual lifestyle goals.
Training & Workshops: Build a Sustainable Culture
Burnout isn’t just an individual problem; it’s an organizational epidemic. I know how easily demanding workplaces can unintentionally push top talent to the breaking point. My interactive workshops and educational sessions give your private communities and corporate teams the shared tools and language they need to dismantle burnout culture together.
How I Support Your Group:
Practical Education: No abstract fluff. Just actionable, real-world training that fits into a demanding, busy corporate calendar.
Shared Boundary Strategies: Empowering your staff to implement healthy working habits that protect company productivity and employee retention.
Leadership Guidance: Equipping managers and entrepreneurs with the tools to spot early signs of burnout and cultivate sustainable team cultures.
Speaking Engagements: Grounded Keynotes
If your audience is tired of generic “self-care” advice that doesn’t work in the real world, let’s give them something better. As a former auditor, consulting firm owner, and burnout survivor, I bring a unique blend of corporate credibility and deep healing insight to your stage. I deliver powerful, engaging that leave professionals feeling deeply seen, validated and equipped with a map to sustainable success.
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: A guide to identifying the root causes of systemic exhaustion and rebuilding physical & mental energy.
Re-Envisioning Firm Ownership: How to shift away from the relentless grind and embrace a high-performing firm that serves your life.
Leading Beyond Exhaustion: Equipping leaders & partners with tools to spot early signs of burnout, cultivate wellness, an support sustainable teams.
Popular Speaking Topics Include:
Testimonials
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“BEST PRESENTATION EVER! Seriously, one of the best I’ve ever seen, hands down! Lynnette’s presentation on burnout was nothing short of incredible. Her delivery was on point—emotionally resonant, motivating, and exactly what we all needed to hear. The content was perfectly aligned with the challenges we face, and Lynnette’s ability to connect with the audience was truly inspiring. Her slides, her stories, her flow—everything just clicked. Lynnette is a natural educator with that rare and powerful combination of grounded confidence and compassion. I left feeling more energized and motivated to level-up my own work, and I have no doubt she’s on her way to becoming a transformational voice in the accounting profession.”
—Nancy McClelland, CPA
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“I had the honor of attending a session on Burnout presented by Lynnette, and not only is she an outstanding speaker and human, but I watched in real time as people had breakthroughs. She created a space where exhaustion turned into empowerment, and clarity replaced overwhelm. Her insights don’t just inform; they transformed the attendees. The actionable information made it easy for people to leave with new strategies to improve their lives. I highly recommend her as a speaker, trainer, and educator. She is incredible!”
—Misty Megia
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“I met with Lynnette during a pivotal career change after 20 years of working with the same organization. Lynnette was skillful in helping me navigate key questions, doubts and decisions. Throughout the process, she was fun and inspiring to work with, and I looked forward to our weekly sessions.”
—Eline Nelson
In the Media & On the Stage
UPCOMING: Bridging the Gap 2026 Moderator & Panelist, July 2026
Excited to discuss the effects of burnout and the future of the profession!
UPCOMING: CPA Trendlines Disruptors Podcast, Summer 2026 — Featured guest with legendary host Liz Farr
UPCOMING: Advisory Amplified 2026, Fall 2026
I’m back with Madeline Reeves and the entire Advisory Amplified crew to bring you the latest in how to transform your firm into an advisory powerhouse while keeping your own wellbeing top priority. Can’t wait!
From industry podcasts to corporate stages, I regularly share insights on breaking the burnout culture and building sustainable careers.
Ready to build a career that doesn’t cost you your life?
You’ve lived the hustle, and you know where that path leads. Let’s work together to create a healthier, wiser, more sustainable way for you to thrive in your business and in your life.
Looking to Collaborate?
Are you an event organizer, podcaster, or corporate sponsor? I’d love to connect. Explore my media assets, speaking topics, and past appearances to see how we can work together.