Episodes

  • Life-Changing Sabbaticals: Host Bex Shares Her Journey from Corporate to Coach

    Life-Changing Sabbaticals: Host Bex Shares Her Journey from Corporate to Coach
    Nov 13 2024

    In this special episode of Sabbatical Stories, host Bex Thomas takes the guest seat while "Aunty B" steps in as interviewer! Bex dives deep into her personal journey through three transformative sabbaticals, reflecting on the invaluable lessons learned, the power of intentionality, and how these experiences inspired her shift from a corporate career to coaching. Join Aunty B and Bex as they explore themes like defining your purpose, crafting a life of freedom and fulfillment, and navigating pivotal transitions. This episode is filled with insights for anyone curious about using sabbaticals as a tool for personal growth and career reinvention.


    ● How sabbaticals can be life-changing experiences that help redefine personal and professional goals.

    ● Why intentionality in planning a sabbatical is crucial for its success.

    ● How prototyping life changes can help clarify future aspirations.

    ● Why integration techniques post-sabbatical are essential to retain the lessons learned

    ● How visualisation and planning can streamline the transition back to work.

    ● How coaching can simplify the process of transitioning into a new career.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Sabbatical Stories

    01:49 The Journey of Three Sabbaticals

    05:48 Lessons from the First Sabbatical

    09:50 Intentionality in the Second Sabbatical 13:58 Prototyping Life Changes

    17:49 The Importance of Travel and Reflection 22:10 Integration Techniques Post-Sabbatical 25:52 The Role of Visualization and Planning 29:59 Transitioning to a Career Coach

    34:08 Top Tips for Taking a Career Break


    Guest bio: Bex is the host of Sabbatical Stories podcast and a career transition coach who guides individuals through pivotal life and career changes. Specialising in crossroads moments, she helps clients find clarity and direction, empowering them to invest in a future self they can be proud of. Through personalised coaching sessions and signature programs focused on career transitions and sabbaticals, Bex creates a supportive, nurturing space where clients explore their core values, strengths, and goals. She goes beyond coaching, helping you redefine success on your own terms and equipping you to implement that vision in your next chapter with confidence and purpose.


    Additional resources:

    Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/


    Other episodes you may enjoy:

    ● Taking a career break before emigrating with Liz Ferguson

    ● Reinventing yourself with the freedom of a career break with Lucy Lee


    Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas


    With special thanks to:

    Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine.

    Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA

    Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/

    Keywords: sabbatical, career break, life design, travel, coaching, intentional living, personal, growth

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    42 mins
  • Discovering Inner Wisdom: How a Sabbatical Can Transform Your Life with Danielle Dacunha-Howarth

    Discovering Inner Wisdom: How a Sabbatical Can Transform Your Life with Danielle Dacunha-Howarth
    Sep 26 2024
    What happens when you realise you don't want to go back to work? Danielle joins us to share her sabbatical story that was prompted by her husband's health challenges. Danielle shares how they planned their sabbatical, the importance of setting intentions, and the adventures they experienced while reconnecting as a couple. We discuss amongst other topics: Why reconnecting as a couple was so important after a period of health issues How reverse engineering your sabbatical plans can help in achieving goals. The importance of health considerations when planning travel through a sabbatical How best to navigate company policies and ask your manager for a sabbatical Why the financials are important for an unpaid career break and how best to financially plan for such a break The importance of your network when returning from a career break How time off can help you get in touch with your inner wisdom and ultimately and most importantly find fun again Timestamps 02:50 Danielle's Journey to Sabbatical 06:11 Planning the Sabbatical: Duration and Considerations 08:55 Navigating Company Policies for Sabbaticals 12:10 The Importance of Intentions During Sabbatical 15:10 Travel Adventures and Reconnecting 17:55 Health Considerations During Travel 20:50 Financial Planning for a Sabbatical 24:05 Mindset Shifts and Personal Growth 26:49 Reconnecting as a Couple 30:03 Returning to Work and New Identities 32:59 Integrating Learnings from Sabbatical 36:07 Top Tips for Planning a Sabbatical Guest bio: Danielle is a Revenue Operations & Sales Enablement Specialist and somewhat of a legend in the Sydney Sales community. Originally from Yorkshire, UK Danielle lived and worked in Sydney for 10 years before moving to Lisbon, Portugal. Her consultancy Purple Patch offers best in class Sales Enablement, Coaching and Training—based on tested, proven, relevant methodologies for the modern sales environment. Outside of work, you’ll find her in the gym, hosting her radio show, the Purple Patch Podcast and chasing the perfect cup of coffee (with her dog in tow). Additional resources: https://visitpurplepatch.com/ Purple Patch Sales Edge Podcast Other episodes you may enjoy: Emigrating Soon? Discover How a Career Break Can Transform Your Move with Liz Ferguson Reinventing Yourself: Embrace the Freedom of a Career Break with Lucy Lee Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching: I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it. Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/ With special thanks to: Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine. Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/ Keywords: Sabbatical, personal growth, travel, financial planning, work-life balance, health, relationships, career change,
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    41 mins
  • Unlocking Personal Growth: The Transformative Impact of a Career Break with Laura Marson

    Unlocking Personal Growth: The Transformative Impact of a Career Break with Laura Marson
    Sep 19 2024
    How much transformation can a career break bring? Laura Marson shares her sabbatical story of leaving her life and career as a chef in Charleston, South Carolina, to embark on a year-long backpacking trip around the world. 7 years later and she’s still traveling. Having lived in various countries and experiencing incredible adventures Laura emphasises the importance of being open to opportunities and embracing the unexpected. We discuss amongst other topics: The emotional feelings when you leave a place deep down knowing that you may not be back. How keeping plans loose and chatting to people whilst traveling can change the trajectory of your adventure and life. Why defining what's important in life and making it a priority is important How being stranded in Botswana during COVID for 8 months living in a jeep provided her with the space, time and inspiration to start writing her travel stories and birth her new business. The importance of taking a sabbatical whilst you’re young and physically able How working with a life or travel coach can help you overcome self-limiting beliefs and find balance in your life. Timestamps 02:20 Leaving Charleston and Starting the Sabbatical 06:06 Motivation and Challenges of Extended Travel 10:27 Embracing the Unexpected: Changing Plans and Adding New Destinations 15:09 Challenges of Traveling as a Single Female 18:21 Memorable Stories and Lessons Learned 25:45 Becoming a Life and Travel Coach 28:06 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Reflecting on the Journey 31:00 Top Tips for Taking a Sabbatical Guest bio: Laura Marson is the creator of the travel blog A Dynamic Life and a life coach dedicated to helping others pursue their passions. Laura’s journey from solo female traveler to slow traveler has led her to build a life abroad since 2017, embracing new opportunities and perspectives along the way. Through her coaching, Laura empowers clients to overcome self-limiting beliefs and live dynamically by focusing on personal growth, resilience, and saying "YES" to new experiences. Connect with Laura on Instagram. Additional resources: A dynamic life website - https://www.adynamiclife.co.za/ Other episodes you may enjoy: Emigrating Soon? Discover How a Career Break Can Transform Your Move with Liz Ferguson Reinventing Yourself: Embrace the Freedom of a Career Break with Lucy Lee Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching: I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it. Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/ With special thanks to: Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine. Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/ Keywords: sabbatical, travel, backpacking, adventure, personal growth, self-confidence, life coaching, travel coaching
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    35 mins
  • Emigrating Soon? Discover How a Career Break Can Transform Your Move with Liz Ferguson

    Emigrating Soon? Discover How a Career Break Can Transform Your Move with Liz Ferguson
    Sep 11 2024
    Could there be benefits to a Career Break before emigrating? Liz Ferguson shares her sabbatical story, including her experiences with travel and taking a career break before emigrating. She discusses the motivations behind her travels, the challenges of traveling with a partner, and the lessons she learned from her sabbaticals. Liz also talks about the importance of planning and financial stability during a break, the value of self-reflection and personal growth, and the need to prioritize fun and joy during the break. We discuss amongst other topics: How to get the best out of travelling with your partner How the future version of you The importance of planning and financial stability during a break to reduce stress. Why it’s important to do the work on yourself prior to your break. how leaning into what you enjoy and find flow in leads to a way better outcome than doing what you think you should do on a sabbatical. How the decisions you make today really does define future you Timestamps 01:12 Liz's Sabbatical Story 03:22 Different Types of Breaks 05:40 Traveling with a Partner 09:23 Motivation for Moving to Another Country 13:10 Future Vision and Personal Growth 15:20 Challenges and Tips for Traveling with a Partner 18:31 Lessons Learned from the Sabbatical 20:25 Integration of Lessons into Life After the Break 22:58 Maintaining Balance During Travel 26:22 Planning for a Career Break 28:44 Personal Growth and Development 31:35 Top Three Tips for Taking a Break 33:28 Conclusion and Closing Remarks Guest bio: Liz Ferguson has over 15 years of industry experience across the UK and APAC developing digital communities around social video and working with high profile brands, broadcasters, sports federations, music labels and individual video creators. She is an expert on all things content and digital strategy. Connect with Liz on LinkedIn. Other episodes you may enjoy: How Volunteering in Africa Transformed My Perspective | Life Lessons from Jackson Lindsay-Egan Reinventing Yourself: Embrace the Freedom of a Career Break with Lucy Lee Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching: I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it. Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/ With special thanks to: Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine. Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/ Keywords: sabbatical, travel, career break, motivation, partner, challenges, planning, financial stability, self-reflection, personal growth, fun, joy
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    35 mins
  • Supporting Loved Ones During a Career Break: Insights from Jennifer Anderson

    Supporting Loved Ones During a Career Break: Insights from Jennifer Anderson
    Sep 5 2024
    How do you support a loved one through the milestone of a career break? Jennifer Anderson shares her experience as the wife of someone who took a career break. She discusses the signs that indicated her husband needed a break, the value of a career break coach, and how they navigated the break as a family. Jennifer emphasises the importance of normalising career breaks and supporting loved ones in taking time off. She also highlights the need for flexibility and evolution in relationships during a sabbatical. We discuss amongst other topics: Why as a partner or family member you need to be prepared for your own personal growth and evolution during the sabbatical period. The importance of boundaries and respect for each other's roles and responsibilities during the break. The impacts of going back to work too early after a career break. Why sometimes it’s important to hold the mirror up for our loved ones. How to focus on finding ways to make the break possible for both individuals. The importance of not letting external opinions or judgments influence your decision to support a career break. Timestamps 02:19 Recognising the Need for a Sabbatical 08:11 Considering Different Career Paths 11:32 Preparing for the Sabbatical 14:46 Supporting the Sabbatical Journey 19:14 Challenges and Adjustments 22:54 Returning to Work and Reflections 28:13 Impact on the Family and Relationships 31:38 Tips for Supporting a Sabbatical 36:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Guest bio: Jennifer is a Mother, Wife, Personal Brand Strategist, Author, Trainer, Speaker and Coach with 26+ years’ experience. and her goal is to help you become the Ambassador of YOUR Personal Brand! To find out more about Jens work, connect with her on LinkedIn or visit her website- https://movingforwardsolutions.com Episode transcript: Other episodes you may enjoy: How Volunteering in Africa Transformed My Perspective | Life Lessons from Jackson Lindsay-Egan How a Career Break Helped Steve Duke Pivot Professionally and Rediscover Fun Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching: I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it. Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/ With special thanks to: Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine. Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/ Keywords: sabbatical, career break, transition, support, family, flexibility, evolution
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    41 mins
  • Reinventing Yourself: Embrace the Freedom of a Career Break with Lucy Lee

    Reinventing Yourself: Embrace the Freedom of a Career Break with Lucy Lee
    Aug 29 2024
    Can a career break really help you reinvent yourself? Lucy shares how her messy and unplanned 8 week career break led to a major transition in her life. Lucy knew where she wanted to be physically but needed time to work out how to get there. She emphasises the importance of knowing what makes you tick and how she believes it’s the foundation of living a good life. We chat about why and how her break gave her the space and time to reinvent herself, shift her identity and led to the freedom she didn’t know she needed. We discuss amongst other topics: How to build a life on the other side of the world when immigration laws all seem to be against you. The importance of finding out what makes you happy at zero cost. The impact of reverse engineering your life and career and how to integrate this into a career break. How to regularly reflect and assess your personal goals and values to help ensure that you are still aligned with what you want in life. Timestamps 00:54 The Impact of a Messy and Unplanned Career Break 02:20 Navigating Different Job Roles and Transitions 03:44 Taking an Internal Promotion and Evaluating Career Options 06:34 Planning and Exploring Career Options During the Break 08:31 Overcoming Challenges and Adjusting Plans 10:41 The Allure of Sydney and the Feeling of Home 12:05 Defining What Makes You Happy and Reflecting on Identity 13:29 Strategies for Keeping Track of Happiness and Learning 17:34 The Messiness and Structure of the Eight-Week Break 18:34 Life Changes and the Sense of Freedom After the Break 19:03 Identity Shifts and Transitioning to a New Chapter 21:23 Unexpected Opportunities and Insights During the Break 22:49 Reflecting on the First Career Break and Traveling More 26:28 The Second Career Break and Calculated Planning 27:48 Top Three Tips for Taking a Career Break Guest bio: Lucy is a dynamic sales professional with a knack for balancing her corporate success with personal passions. Over the past couple of years, Lucy has earned her motorbike license, taken a barista course, learned to DJ and embraced sobriety. In 2024, she's focused on living slowly—a goal she's eager to chat about. As a Sales Leadership Coach and Sales Enablement Professional she excels at building top-performing sales teams and empowering others to thrive. Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn. Additional resources: The Purple Patch Sales Edge Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/10RnPx5xwEcIR328A4feil Purple Patch Consulting: https://visitpurplepatch.com Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching: I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it. Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/ With special thanks to: Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/ Keywords: sabbatical, career break, reinvention, identity, freedom
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    33 mins
  • From Corporate America to Pet Sitting: How a Sabbatical Changed Tanya Saker’s Life

    From Corporate America to Pet Sitting: How a Sabbatical Changed Tanya Saker’s Life
    Aug 22 2024
    What if a sabbatical could change your life? Tanya Saker shares her sabbatical story of leaving corporate America after 15 years and returning to the UK. She initially took a summer off and worked in pubs and restaurants in her childhood village. Through various steps, she ended up extending her sabbatical and starting two new lifestyle businesses: pet sitting and career coaching. We discuss amongst other topics: How to build a nomadic and varied life around pet sitting and other revenue streams. The fear of failure and imposter syndrome plus tips to overcome them. Embracing the imperfect and future proofing life including a savings plan. Trusting your gut and not waiting for everything to be planned. The importance of being open-minded and prepared to pivot as opportunities arise. Learning to live with less and prioritising what is truly important. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:01 Tanya's Introduction and Sabbatical Story 03:26 Transitioning to Pet Sitting and New Lifestyle Businesses 08:24 Challenges and Overcoming Negativity 19:18 Prioritizing Lifestyle and Embracing Change 32:59 Learning to Live with Less and Trusting Your Gut Guest bio: Tanya Saker is an accomplished international recruitment specialist with 15 years of experience across the US, UK, and Australia. She excels in senior-level hires, international searches in niche talent pools, and advising on workforce strategies for Life Sciences companies. Tanya is also skilled in supporting start-ups, managing recruitment and training projects. Most recently Tanya is also a pet sitter working across the British Isles. Connect with Tanya on LinkedIn or Facebook. Additional resources: The Executive Pharm - https://theexecutivepharm.com/ Other episodes you may enjoy: How Volunteering in Africa Transformed My Perspective | Life Lessons from Jackson Lindsay-Egan How a Career Break Helped Steve Duke Pivot Professionally and Rediscover Fun Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching: I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it. Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/ With special thanks to: Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine. Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/ Keywords: sabbatical, career break, pet sitting, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, lifestyle, finances, identity
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    39 mins
  • How Volunteering in Africa Transformed My Perspective | Life Lessons from Jackson Lindsay-Egan

    How Volunteering in Africa Transformed My Perspective | Life Lessons from Jackson Lindsay-Egan
    Aug 15 2024
    What if a career break was to completely change your perspective? Jackson shares how he took a break after realising that his values didn't align with his job in agency recruitment. His time volunteering in Africa exceeded his expectations and he learned a lot from the people he met. Returning with a renewed sense of purpose he now works in a role that allows him to make a positive difference in people's lives. Practical tips for a career break around finances, setting clear objectives and trusting the process The importance of community and connection both in the workplace and personal life. How to approach your job search once back in reality staying true to your non-negotiables How the process of reflection and can lead to happiness Integration techniques to ensure you don’t forget the lessons learnt Timestamps 02:54 Realising the Need for a Break 05:48 Choosing a Sabbatical over Another Job 08:05 Volunteering in Africa 12:21 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Challenges 14:16 The Impact of the Sabbatical 17:07 Day-to-Day Volunteering Experience 20:03 Pivotal Moments and Shifting Perspectives 22:53 Life After the Sabbatical 23:53 Using a Sabbatical for Personal Growth and Transformation 26:43 The Importance of Community and Connection 28:21 Reflecting on Past Experiences to Guide Career Decisions 31:14 Seeking Feedback for Self-Reflection 41:53 Practical Tips for a Successful Sabbatical Guest bio: Jackson grew up in Orange, in country NSW, before moving to Sydney to start his career. He ticked off some boyhood dreams by gaining early work experience with a couple of sporting clubs before pivoting into recruitment. After his career break he made the move into P&C as he loves helping everyone enjoy their work more. He currently works for Recovery Station, you can get in touch with Jackson via his LinkedIn profile here. Additional resources: Nakavango - https://www.nakavango.com/# DiSC - https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc Book recommendation: Getting to Yes with Yourself by Will Ury - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/158320166-possible Author recommendation: Marcus Buckingham https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18731.Marcus_Buckingham Other episodes you may enjoy: How to Master the Art of Career Breaks & Sabbaticals | Katrina McGhee, The Queen of Taking Time Off How a Career Break Helped Steve Duke Pivot Professionally and Rediscover Fun Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching: I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it. Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/ With special thanks to: Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine. Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/ Keywords: sabbatical, career break, volunteering, Africa
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    48 mins