FloridaACE 2026

In an era where “doing more with less” has become an expectation rather than an exception, burnout in higher education is no longer a risk, it’s often inevitable. For career services professionals, expanding responsibilities, constant urgency, and growing student needs can quietly erode capacity, creativity, and purpose. This roundtable reframes the conversation from managing overload to intentionally doing less with clarity and impact. Participants will engage in candid discussion about how unchecked work demands affect effectiveness and how strategic decision making, prioritization, and boundary setting can protect both staff well-being and institutional outcomes. Rather than focusing on balance as a destination, this session invites participants to reflect on how work can better support life and how leaders and teams can reclaim control over their time and energy.