TKS: The Karnjanaprakorn Show #41: Danya Shults - Career Pivots, Sabbaticals, and Navigating Life’s Transitions
Feb 27, 2025
In this conversation with Danya Shults, an executive coach and startup advisor, she shares her insights on making significant life changes. Danya discusses her transformative four-month sabbatical in Spain, highlighting the emotional and practical aspects of taking a break. She also delves into the importance of intuition and spirituality during career pivots, and how psychedelic therapy has shaped her perspective. Perfect for anyone navigating life's transitions, this chat emphasizes courage and community in embracing change.
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The Schultz Sabbatical
- Danya and her husband took a 4-month sabbatical in 2021, quitting their jobs and traveling with their young child.
- They chose Southern Spain as their base, a place they'd visited for cycling, to reset and escape burnout.
Turning Dreams into Reality
- Turn big, audacious dreams into reality by repeatedly visualizing them and making concrete plans.
- Combine long-term vision with practical steps like financial planning and detailed logistics.
The Decision-Making Process
- Decision-making involves an internal knowing followed by a process of testing and integration.
- This includes exploring the idea, experimenting, and seeing how it aligns with your values and goals.