This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil How To Take A Sabbatical with Katrina McGhee | 336
Aug 18, 2025
Katrina McGhee, a certified master coach and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies, shares her insights on the transformative power of planned sabbaticals. She reveals how taking intentional breaks can rejuvenate both personal and professional life, offering a radical alternative to hustle culture. Katrina discusses strategies for a successful sabbatical, including setting clear intentions and fully disconnecting from work. Her personal journey of traveling the world for 20 months underscores the potential for joy and fulfillment that comes with taking a step back.
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Sabbatical Vs Vacation Vs Career Break
- Sabbaticals are distinct from vacations and career breaks: sabbaticals are planned leaves with a job to return to, while career breaks cut the cord entirely.
- Vacation time often feels hustled and short; true breaks prioritize disconnection, restoration, and wellbeing.
The Three B's: Why People Break
- People most commonly take breaks for three reasons: Burnout, Betrayal (misalignment), and Blossom (personal growth).
- These motivations often mix, and identifying yours clarifies what the break should achieve.
What You Lose By Not Breaking
- Fear focuses on what you'll lose, but staying can cost you health, time, and future flourishing.
- Taking a break reframes your power to set higher standards for work and life alignment.
