From structuring derivatives to teaching about longevity and happiness, Cinzia’s incredible story shows how she made changes and found meaning for her life.
My sabbatical made me realize that I could not work for a company just to make money. I needed to have an impact and find meaning through my work.
When Grant approached some important milestones — 15th work anniversary, 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary — he figured re-energizing would help him enjoy them to the fullest.
My sabbatical proved to me that I really could slow down and enjoy smelling the roses!
Sonia takes a sabbatical to heal from burnout and grief, spend time with her friends and family, and understand what healing means to her.
While I hoped and expected my sabbatical would shift my mind –quiet it, slow it down– I was completely shocked at how much this pause brought me into my body…
A former government employee embarks on a journey to rediscover her sense of self after personal and professional struggles.
My sabbatical opened up my ideas about what I can do as a professional and gave me more confidence in trying new things that I don’t necessarily have the credential or experience for.
Marina takes a 32-week sabbatical as a way of healing from her physical and mental health crises. She gains the courage to transform herself.
I realized that the only way to become myself again, was to take care of myself — deeply.
Enabled by his employer’s sabbatical policy, Justin takes a sabbatical to write a book.
I had three goals going into the book process: Actually go through with it, write something that I was proud of, and finish it in the three month sabbatical. Check. Check. Check.
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.
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.”
Shea took three months before starting a new job to unwind, reconnect with family and loved ones, and to experiment creatively.
I wanted to be connected with myself and centered enough that I could go into my next job fully myself. But also to not have the job take over my whole personality.
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.”
