Sales fatigue is one of the most common, and least discussed, challenges facing senior living sales teams today. Christy Van Der Westhuizen is back to explore what sales fatigue really looks like, why even top-performing professionals experience it, and how leaders can help teams maintain momentum without sacrificing wellbeing. Drawing from her own experiences, Christy shares the emotional realities behind occupancy goals, family conversations, constant follow-up, and the pressure of performance.
Key Ideas:
Understanding sales fatigue in senior living
Recognizing burnout before it becomes a crisis
Emotional labor and family decision-making
The impact of occupancy pressure
Why high performers often struggle silently
The "geese formation" leadership metaphor
Reframing rejection and objections
Protecting personal energy and preventing burnout
Leadership strategies for sustaining team motivation
Building momentum through recognition and clarity
Meet Our Contributor
Christy Van Der Westhuizen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christyvdw
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Produced by Grit & Gravel Marketing