How to Plan a Sabbatical: A Complete Sabbatical Planning Process for Professionals
Discover how to plan a sabbatical with our comprehensive guide. Learn the steps to creating a meaningful sabbatical plan.
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- Jun 28, 2023
- 2 min
Want a sabbatical? Just Ask!
The most powerful strategy for embarking on your own career-sustaining sabbatical can be summarised in one word: ask! By asking the right...
- Mar 16, 2023
- 2 min
The paradox of free time on sabbatical
You’ve planned this amazing sabbatical. You’ve been working towards it for years. You’ll finally get the free time you’ve been...
- Oct 13, 2022
- 7 min
How to plan your sabbatical like a pro
So you’re thinking of taking a sabbatical and you have a million questions. What will you do? How long can you take? Can you afford it?...
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
Sabbatical fears - how to overcome them
In a world that rewards the relentless pursuit of productivity, it’s sometimes hard to give ourselves permission to take a break. Just...
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
Your solid sabbatical work coverage plan
To have a great sabbatical experience you need to make sure your work is looked after while you’re away. This reduces the stress for you...
- Sep 14, 2022
- 3 min
Share your "wow" sabbatical story
Re-living your sabbatical through the enjoyment of sharing your story with others is one of the highlights of returning home. It can be a...
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Making the most of a sabbatical
The best tools and tips for how to make the most of a sabbatical
- Jul 19, 2022
- 5 min
The 5 C's of making your company sabbatical program a success
Do you have a sabbatical policy for your company, but wonder why no one uses it? This is really common. 47% of UK companies and 29% of US...
- May 1, 2022
- 6 min
The psychological phases you'll go through on a sabbatical
How do I make the most of my sabbatical? This question has been coming up a lot lately. There are some distinct psychological phases that...
- Nov 18, 2020
- 5 min
How to ruin your holiday recharge in 4 easy steps (like I just did!)
I recently booked a 2-week break with my husband to recharge and relax. We were limited to local destinations given the Coronavirus...
- May 26, 2020
- 1 min
Time Off - A practical guide to building your rest ethic and finding success without the stress
By John Fitch and Max Frenzel Book abstract: A refreshing approach to creativity We live in a time where busyness is seen as a badge of...
- May 13, 2020
- 1 min
Solve for Happy - Engineer your path to joy
By Mo Gawdat Book abstract: In this “powerful personal story woven with a rich analysis of what we all seek” (Sergey Brin, cofounder of...
- May 13, 2020
- 1 min
Off Balance - Getting beyond the work-life balance myth to personal and professional satisfaction
By Matthew Kelly Book abstract: One of the major issues in our lives today is work-life balance. Everyone wants it; no one has it. But...
- May 1, 2020
- 1 min
The Power of Habit - Why we do what we do in life and business
By Charles Duhigg Book abstract: In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the...
- May 1, 2020
- 1 min
Make Time - How to focus on what matters every day
By Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky Book abstract: A Friendly Approach to Finding Focus and Energy in Daily Life Make Time is not about...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Pivot - The only move that matters is your next one
By Jenny Blake Book abstract: Careers are not linear, predictable ladders any longer; they are fluid trajectories. No matter our age,...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Designing your work life - How to thrive and change and find happiness at work
By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Book abstract: From the authors of the #1 New York Times best seller Designing Your Life comes a job...
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Designing your life - How to build a well-lived joyful life
By Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Book abstract: At last, a book that shows you how to build—design—a life you can thrive in, at any age or...
- Apr 1, 2020
- 3 min
Look after your people – Helping them thrive beyond Government support
There is some light in this dark time. Just two weeks ago I wrote about my plea to businesses to consider all voluntary leave options...
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