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Want to take a sabbatical? Start Here!
We reached out to our Facebook Community to ask if they had any advice they would give to someone going on a sabbatical… and they did.
More people should take sabbaticals [Hello Monday Podcast]
Hear about why DJ took a sabbatical, how it changed his thoughts on work, and how you should think about sabbaticals.
When a vacation isn’t enough… [Forbes India]
Burning out and ready to quit? Consider an extended break instead. The Sabbatical Project offers practical advice to help people chart a new path through a sabbatical.
The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals [Harvard Business Review]
What are the major benefits of a sabbatical? Research shows that there are three types of sabbaticals people take, for different reasons and with different outcomes.
Sabbaticals vs FOMO — Patrick McGinnis and how time off changed his life
Patrick McGinnis coined the term FOMO so it is no surprise that he’s been an early proponent of sabbaticals. Hear what he has to say about sabbaticals.
Lia’s story: A nonprofit leader and parent takes time off
Lia Izenberg set off in 2021, with her newborn son and husband, covering over 15,000 miles over 6 months. Lia speaks about her sabbatical and the changes she’s made in her life as a result!
Zee talks BIPOC sabbaticals
After an exhausting career navigating toxic work culture in tech, Zee took a sabbatical to heal, explore, and learn new skills in the realm of healing and meditation.
Chip Conley Talks Sabbaticals in Mid-life: Crisis or Modern Ritual?
In this wide-ranging conversation, DJ DiDonna and Chip Conley talk about sabbaticals and how we change over the course of our lives.
Understanding the Power of Gap Years with Audrey Pe
Audrey Pe’s gap year allowed her to create a nonprofit for women’s tech education. The nonprofit has since grown into an international organization.
Sabbatical as Recess with Casey Rosengren
Casey Rosenberg’s first sabbatical evolved into him creating a company called Recess Labs. In this conversation, Casey shares his motivation for taking a sabbatical and the lasting effects that he experienced.
A Social Entrepreneur uses his sabbatical to transition
After co-founding Amani Institute and leading it for 10 years, Roshan Paul went on an 8 month sabbatical. Roshan shares his thoughts and experiences with The Sabbatical Project founder, DJ DiDonna.
Wayfinding on your sabbatical with Alice Chen
Looking for concrete best practices from the perspective of a sabbatical-coach? Alice’s interview explores the uncertainty and setbacks that we all encounter when taking extended time off.