After some time in “autopilot mode”, Alexandre realizes he needs to take a sabbatical and make a big change. His time off allows him to spend time with his family and change his career.
If you fear you’re close to burn-out, I’d say it’s probably a very smart move to proactively take a sabbatical to think things over.
After 20 years in enterprise software, it was time for a sabbatical – time to tackle some of the adventures on my bucket list.
I’m now committed to becoming my “next mountain” self, the person that I was discovering over my period of sabbatical: Who is in constant search of a cause bigger than me.
After 13 years working in a consulting firm, Timothy goes on a sabbatical to mark his career transition and attain his dream.
In moments of transition or change – a sabbatical gives you distance and time to think. I think doing this between jobs is a great idea if you can afford to take a few weeks off.
A former Fortune 500 executive takes a professional career sabbatical to visit every UN member country – she uses a wheelchair!
I am so confident in myself, my relationships, and the path my life is on now.
When an unexpected 3 month lockdown hits, Ellen and J use the time to rest, relax and get ready for their big adventure — a 9-month sabbatical traveling around Australia.
I knew I needed a long break to recover from a tough year, I just didn’t realise how much it would change my life
A mission-oriented caretaker moves from overworked and disconnected to finding trust and alignment.
“Life is infinitely better than it was a year ago. I have more trust in the universe. I have more trust in myself.”
Rest and recovery is essential in building new foundations for pivoting for the future.
It’s a real commitment to health and wellness. Change is constant and we need time to understand how we feel.
A tech leader goes exploring — inside and out.
“My sabbatical gave me the space to explore my passions and really identify my life purpose. It has changed the whole trajectory of my life.”
A one year sabbatical to learn and live intentionally while touring around the world with her husband.
“The sabbatical didn’t change my mind on what I wanted to spend my time doing. It gave me clarity and courage to move in the direction I always was trying to move in.”
A mission-oriented teacher steps away from always working to take a sabbatical.
“I remember like getting back on that plane and thinking, ‘Oh, I’ll never be the same person again.’”
