Sabbatical Stories

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Lisa’s Sabbatical to Change Course

Lisa's sabbatical helped her change course, taking a leap into something new.

"My sabbatical helped give me the confidence to take more chances and pursue more inspirational projects."

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Meghan’s Gap Year, the Antidote to Burnout

Burned out as a corporate executive, Meghan quit her job and moved her family to Lyon, France for a year — and came back promoted.

I'm terrified to do this, but more terrified of what happens if I don't.

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Tinenechi’s Sabbatical Makes Room for Faith, Family and Career

Tinenechi uses her sabbatical to complete her Master's, embrace motherhood, and rebuild around faith, family, and purpose.

My sabbatical was the unwritten chapter that taught me to listen, to learn, and to lead a life where balance isn't a goal, but a lived reality.

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Marta’s Accidental Sabbatical Becomes Self-Discovery

Marta landed in the US with $200 and no real plan. What followed was an accidental sabbatical across three continents, changing everything.

Sabbaticals aren’t escapes. They’re returns. Not to what was, but to who we are underneath all the noise.

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Anna’s Experimental Sabbatical for New Living

On her experimental sabbatical, Anna left her corporate life to open up space for healing, self-discovery and authentic living.

My sabbatical was a series of experiments. It was an opportunity to try new things, meet new people, travel - but most importantly, come alive in many new ways...

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Kristen Takes a Healing Sabbatical

Kristen's healing sabbatical takes her from walking the Camino to volunteering in Africa; along the way, reconnecting with herself.

Sometimes what you really need is a little space to let your soul speak. It literally changed the course and direction of my life.

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How a Career Change Sabbatical Transformed Wendy

Wendy left her career as a Boston nurse practitioner for a career change sabbatical in Paris, at the edge of fear and excitement.

I'm scared but I'm excited, so I know it's what I want to do.

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Oscar’s Sabbatical to Find Clarity and Purpose

Oscar’s career change sabbatical helped him travel, volunteer, and reset his life—discovering clarity and purpose, with renewed motivation.

A sabbatical is more than just a break, it’s an investment in your well-being and future direction, an incredibly valuable experience.

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From Corporate to Career Break – Stephanie’s Sabbatical

Stephanie left corporate for a bold career break across the U.S to embrace adventure and launch a new path as a self-employed coach.

My career became my identity and taking a break allowed me to creatively explore new parts of myself and re-focus on parts of myself I had been neglecting.

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