Sabbatical Stories

By: Rebecca Thomas
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  • Unlock the power of taking a break with Sabbatical Stories, a podcast hosted by Rebecca Thomas from Feel Good Getaways. Through insightful and engaging discussions, Rebecca explores the motivations behind career breaks and sabbaticals, debunks myths, and highlights their invaluable benefits. With a mission to inspire courage and normalise taking time off for personal growth, Sabbatical Stories is a beacon for those seeking inspiration, encouragement, and guidance on their journey to self-discovery. Tune in to learn how taking a break can transform your life and career.
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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

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