Burnout isn’t just a buzzword. It’s one of the most urgent leadership and organizational challenges of our time. And while most conversations stop at awareness or quick fixes, at Sixth Wing, we believe resilience is about more than “pushing through.” It’s about rethinking how leaders and teams respond to pressure, stress, and recovery in ways that are sustainable and effective.

That’s why we’re launching The Edge of Resilience, a new suite of services designed to help leaders and organizations identify the early signals of burnout, build resilience as a core capability, and translate these skills into long-term performance and well-being.

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Why Now

Every leader is aware of the costs of burnout: disengagement, turnover, and health impacts. What’s less discussed is how resilience can be systematically cultivated, not left to chance or personality. Our approach helps individuals and teams understand their stress responses, develop tools to reset and recover, and build cultures where resilience is shared, not just expected.

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Why Sixth Wing

The Edge of Resilience is grounded in our philosophy of Leadership that Lifts—leadership that elevates people and performance simultaneously. Our programs combine the science of stress and resilience with practical, lived experience, tailored for leaders navigating today’s complex demands.

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Meet the Experts

At the center of this work are John Previtera and Kellie Darmody Mix, Sixth Wing’s certified burnout and resilience facilitators.

• John, a retired Navy SEAL with 28 years of service, brings a hard-earned perspective from some of the most high-stakes environments imaginable. His own journey through burnout led him to redefine what resilience means beyond toughness—anchored instead in awareness, recovery, and authenticity.
  
  
• Kellie, a former competitive swimmer, Marine officer, and military spouse, discovered the hidden toll of burnout only in hindsight. She now channels her personal experiences, missing Olympic trials by 0.03 seconds, reclaiming her narrative at the World Military Games, and navigating early motherhood into coaching that is both deeply human and profoundly practical.

Together, John and Kellie offer a rare dual-lens perspective: male/female, military/civilian, athlete/executive. Their insights resonate across industries and roles, providing leaders with fundamental strategies that can be implemented the same day.

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The Edge of Resilience Workshop

Today’s high performers walk a tightrope between pressure and burnout. The Edge of Resilience equips leaders to recognize where they are on that line—and how to shift it. This workshop introduces practical tools to assess burnout risk, reconnect with core motivators, and lead from a place of grounded energy.

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What We Offer

Through The Edge of Resilience, organizations can access:

• Keynotes & Fireside Chats – sparking new conversations around burnout, resilience, and leadership.
  
  
• Workshops & Trainings – immersive sessions to build practical tools for individuals and teams.
  
  
• Executive Coaching & Advisory – personalized guidance for leaders navigating high-stress environments.
  
  
• Custom Programs – tailored engagements designed to meet the unique needs of your organization.
  
  

Take the First Step

Burnout may be universal—but resilience can be, too. With John and Kellie leading the way, The Edge of Resilience delivers more than insight. It provides a path forward.

To learn how your team can build resilience that lasts, connect with Kellie Mix at Kellie@SixthWingllc.com 

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