Our host Bex and producer Auntie B reflect on the key themes and insights from Season One of Sabbatical Stories. They discuss the common threads among guests including:

• Triggers for taking a career break or sabbatical

• The importance of financial planning

• The impact of support systems

• Myths surrounding career breaks and sabbaticals

• The significance of intentionality

• The ripple effect of a career break impacts relationships and work environments.

Timestamps

00:00 Reflecting on Season One Highlights

02:50 The Seeds of Career Breaks

06:06 The Common Thread of Fulfillment

09:09 Financial Planning for Career Breaks

11:55 The Importance of Intentionality

15:03 Myths and Misconceptions of Career Breaks

17:52 Support Systems and Their Impact

21:01 The Ripple Effect of Taking a Break

24:11 Top Tips for a Successful Career Break

26:49 Looking Ahead to Season Two

Guest bio: Bex is the host of Sabbatical Stories podcast and a career transition coach who guides individuals through pivotal life and career changes. Specialising in crossroads moments, she helps clients find clarity and direction, empowering them to invest in a future self they can be proud of. Through personalised coaching sessions and signature programs focused on career transitions and sabbaticals, Bex creates a supportive, nurturing space where clients explore their core values, strengths, and goals. She goes beyond coaching, helping you redefine success on your own terms and equipping you to implement that vision in your next chapter with confidence and purpose.

Additional resources:

Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/

Other episodes you may enjoy:

• How volunteering in Africa can change your perspective with Jackson Lindsay-Egan

• Reinventing yourself with the freedom of a career break with Lucy Lee

Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas

With special thanks to:

Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine.

Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA

Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/

Keywords: career breaks, sabbaticals, personal growth, financial planning, intentional living, fulfillment, support systems, myths, misconceptions, top tips