The Collective Season: Take a Career Break (Sabbatical) to Boost Your Career with Katrina McGhee

Katrina McGhee, a Career Break and Sabbatical Expert, discusses the benefits and logistics of taking a planned career break, including limiting beliefs about finances and time.

In this episode, Katrina McGhee, a Career Break and Sabbatical Expert, discusses the benefits and logistics of taking a planned career break. We dig into the limiting beliefs people have about finances, time, expectations, and more. Regardless of your situation, if you're ready to consider a career break, this episode will guide you through the first steps.

As a career coach, one thing professionals don't do enough is take a break between jobs. At the very least, this episode will help you understand why and how to plan for even a short break.

Some career breaks are planned, like Katrina's experience, but others are necessary to care for family, children, illness, etc. I love the practical tips Katrina provides to help you start the process of taking a break.

I know some of you will think this isn't for you, but that is something we cover in this episode as well. We have an honest discussion about finances and privilege.

Main actions discussed:

1. Discern if you need a break.
2. 3 key steps to design a break that will boost your success.
3. Figuring out your timeline - how far in advance should you start planning for a break?

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