Traditionally, support is funneled towards those struggling the most, the employees who are disengaged, burning out, or performing below expectations. While this model makes sense on the surface, it overlooks a crucial part of the workforce: your high performers. These are the employees who consistently show up, take on more than their share, and quietly power your business forward. They’re the leaders, the ones who set the standard.
But they’re also the ones most at risk of burnout, precisely because they don’t ask for help. When left unsupported, these high performers can disengage – a term now being called, “quiet cracking” – or even walk away from their jobs entirely. The question isn’t just how to help employees in crisis, but how to strategically support the full spectrum of your workforce to prevent problems before they start. Partnering with YourCoach and offering our REAL health coaching is a way to support everyone in your workforce with their unique needs. Some of the most popular with employers programs that we offer are mental health, caregiver support, weight and obesity management, and oncology support. In today’s blog, we share more about how partnering with YourCoach can be a smart way to support both high and low performers.
YourCoach REAL health coaching prevents burnout in high performers and reignites engagement in low performers.
High performers often carry a disproportionate workload and internalize pressure to deliver, making them especially vulnerable to silent burnout. Our proprietary REAL health coaching model provides a proactive and personalized outlet to recognize early warning signs and course-correct, even when employees don’t initially seek out health coaching to support with burnout symptoms. For example, an employee may engage with a YourCoach health coach to improve their sleep habits. But through conversation, the coach uncovers that poor sleep is rooted in blurred work-life boundaries and underlying anxiety about always being “on.” By helping the employee set limits, reprioritize and develop coping strategies, health coaching not only supports better sleep, but also addresses the anxiety fueling it. This early intervention matters: data from our Observational Outcomes Study (OOS) shows a 68.3% reduction in anxiety among participants after just 2 coaching sessions, a key driver of both burnout and disengagement.
On the other end of the spectrum, low performers may be struggling with motivation, clarity or personal stress that’s impacting work. YourCoach health coaching helps identify this early, helping them re-engage by offering structured support, accountability and a safe space to reset goals. Our retrospective observational study also showed that participants who worked with a YourCoach health coach increased motivation and their commitment to behavior change by 11.3% after just 2 coaching sessions. The same tool, personalized health coaching, keeps top talent energized and helps underperformers find their footing again.
YourCoach health coaching prevents imposter syndrome and builds confidence across the performance spectrum.
Even your most capable employees can silently struggle with self-doubt. High performers, especially those stepping into new leadership roles or navigating high-stakes projects, often experience imposter syndrome. This nagging feeling that they’re not as competent as others perceive them to be, despite a proven track record of success, can lead to chronic stress, burnout and eventually, attrition. YourCoach health coaching offers a powerful and personalized way to interrupt this pattern. By building a relationship based on trust and reflection, health coaches help high performers reframe limiting beliefs, develop sustainable routines and focus on their strengths. Over time, this support reinforces self-confidence and emotional resilience, two critical assets for long term performance and that address imposter syndrome head-on. In our Observational Outcomes Study, participants reported a 61.2% increase in perceived control after just 2 coaching sessions, an essential shift for those managing high-pressure responsibilities.
For employees who may be underperforming, the same health coaching relationship creates a safe and judgment-free space to rebuild confidence and take ownership of their wellbeing, and work performance. Many low performers aren’t disengaged by choice. They’re overwhelmed, unclear on next steps or unsure of their value or role. YourCoach health coaching helps these individuals identify what’s holding them back, take small but meaningful action and build belief in their ability to change. In fact, our OOS also showed a 13.1% increase in participants’ internal locus of control after 2 coaching sessions, indicating a stronger belief in their ability to influence personal and professional outcomes. YourCoach health coaching turns wellbeing from a reactive benefit into a proactive driver of confidence, contribution and collective growth.
YourCoach health coaching helps maximize your existing benefits to support your workforce holistically.
One of the biggest challenges in workforce wellbeing is making sure employees actually use the resources available to them. Employers invest in therapy stipends, mental health platforms, EAPs, fitness perks and so much more, but often see low engagement. The problem isn’t always the quality of benefits; it’s that employees don’t always know what’s available or don’t feel ready to access it. That’s where YourCoach health coaching can make a difference.
Because our health coaches take a whole-person approach to supporting your employees’ health and wellbeing, they often uncover underlying needs during conversations that align with other benefits you might already offer. For example, a health coach might identify signs of depression or chronic stress in a session that might require therapy from a licensed practitioner (while mental health is a core part of overall wellbeing, and often addressed with health coaching, health coaches do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions). This kind of warm handoff not only increases benefit utilization, but helps employees feel supported in navigating what can often be a confusing ecosystem. In fact, our data shows that 73% of YourCoach health coaching participants were referred to and engaged with at least one additional employer-provided resource as a result of working with their health coach.
Whether it’s helping high performers access stress-reduction tools before burnout hits, or guiding struggling employees to deeper support, YourCoach health coaching makes your benefits ecosystem more visible and more impactful. YourCoach health coaches specialize in many different types of support, including but not limited to mental health,caregiver support, oncology, weight and obesity management and so much more. If you’re an employer who’s interested in partnering with us to deliver REAL, impactful health coaching to your employees, send us an email to team@yourcoach.health.
FAQs
Q: Who can benefit from YourCoach health coaching?
A: YourCoach health coaching is designed to support all employees, whether they are high performers at risk of burnout or employees needing motivation and clarity to re-engage at work. Anyone looking to improve their health, wellbeing, and work-life balance can benefit from personalized coaching.
Q: How does YourCoach support both high and low performers?
A: For high performers, health coaching helps prevent silent burnout by identifying early warning signs and providing coping strategies. For employees who may be underperforming, coaching offers a safe space to build motivation, clarity, and confidence. Our approach supports the whole workforce, ensuring no one is left behind.
Q: How can employers integrate YourCoach health coaching into their wellbeing strategy?
A: YourCoach works closely with employers to deliver scalable and impactful health coaching services that complement existing benefits. This integration helps maximize ROI on wellbeing investments by supporting employees holistically.