The Sabbatical Project: Category: Corporate Stories

Elliot’s New Way to Be in the World

Elliot's sabbatical allowed him to slow down, explore a new way of living, and connect to his purpose.

If you’re ...

30s-40sCareer changeCreativity

Cady Finds a New Way of Working

Cady quits her job to take a sabbatical which leads her to discover a new way of working and take ...

30s-40sCareer changeEntrepreneurship

Sarah Sails into a Sabbatical

Sarah and her fiancé Andrew's sabbatical sees them sailing out into the open ocean and living differently for two and ...

30s-40sCreativityEntrepreneurship

Ivan Takes a Gap Year at 34

Ivan decides to take a sabbatical — a gap year spent in another country, learning a new language and making ...

30s-40sEducationHealing/burnout

Rainer’s Sabbatical and Career Transition

Rainer walks into his 40s on a 9-month sabbatical resulting in a career transition. His time off brings clarity on ...

30s-40sCareer changeMale

Elle Finds Freedom to Explore

After experiencing burnout, grief and a detachment from her identity, Elle sets out on a sabbatical to travel, explore, and ...

30s-40sFemaleHealing/burnout

Milena Designs Her Sabbatical

Milena leverages her design thinking and strategic skills to plan a 12-week sabbatical miles away from home.

I took 3 ...

20s-30s30s-40sCareer change

Carol-Ann’s 2-Year Sabbatical

Carol-Ann is no stranger to sabbaticals and she recognized the signs that she needed a break — only this break ...

30s-40s50s+C-level

Cinzia’s Career-Changing Sabbatical

From structuring derivatives to teaching about longevity and happiness, Cinzia's incredible story shows how she made changes and found meaning ...

30s-40s50s+Career change

Alexandre’s Moment for Change

After some time in "autopilot mode", Alexandre realizes he needs to take a sabbatical and make a big change. His ...

30s-40sCareer changeEntrepreneurship

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