The Sabbatical Project: Category: Career change

Marina Travels and Finds Herself

Marina takes a 32-week sabbatical as a way of healing from her physical and mental health crises. She gains the ...

Career changeEducationEntrepreneurship

Ryan’s Bucket List Adventures

After 20 years in enterprise software, it was time for a sabbatical - time to tackle some of the adventures ...

30s-40sCareer changeEducation

Kevin’s total life transformation

Kevin's sabbatical helps him transform his life, leave the advertising industry, and move to Costa Rica with his wife and ...

30s-40sCareer changeCreativity

Timothy’s Career Transition

After 13 years working in a consulting firm, Timothy goes on a sabbatical to mark his career transition and attain ...

50s+C-levelCareer change

Renee’s Lifelong Dream Coming True

A former Fortune 500 executive takes a professional career sabbatical to visit every UN member country – she uses a ...

20s-30s30s-40sCareer change

Ellen’s much-needed sabbatical

When an unexpected 3 month lockdown hits, Ellen and J use the time to rest, relax and get ready for ...

50s+Career changeFemale

Kimberly’s Inner Pilgrimage

A mission-oriented caretaker moves from overworked and disconnected to finding trust and alignment.

“Life is infinitely better than it was ...

20s-30sCareer changeFemale

Nola Changes Careers After 17 Years

Rest and recovery is essential in building new foundations for pivoting for the future.

It’s a real commitment to health ...

50s+Career changeCreativity

Zee’s Rediscovers Her Identity

A tech leader goes exploring — inside and out.

“My sabbatical gave me the space to explore my passions and ...

30s-40sCareer changeFemale

Natasha’s Temporary Retirement

A one year sabbatical to learn and live intentionally while touring around the world with her husband.

“The sabbatical didn’t ...

30s-40sCareer changeFemale

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