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The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity
By Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott Book abstract: Does the thought of working for 60 or 70 years fill you with dread? Or can you see the...
Oct 7, 20192 min read


Rest: Why you get more done when you work less
By Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Book abstract: Overwork is the new normal. Rest is something to do when the important things are done-but they...
Oct 7, 20191 min read


Sabbatical Stories - Three months of brunch
What if you could slowly explore a new city, having brunch at a different café each day, meeting new people, doing yoga. No agenda, no...
Oct 3, 20194 min read


Asking for sabbatical leave – 10 tips (and a pitch pack) to get a “yes”
I remember the day I asked my boss for 6-months sabbatical leave to travel around South America. I’m not going to lie… it was messy. Ugly...
Sep 27, 20195 min read


Should I take a sabbatical? Here's how to find out.
Have you ever dreamed of taking a couple of months off to recharge and pursue a dream but worried it’ll be a big mistake? You’re not...
Sep 16, 20194 min read


Need a recharging break? Do these 4 things.
You've got this golden gift of time about to unfold before you. You've successfully negotiated a break from work and you're off into the...
Aug 6, 20194 min read


Sabbatical Pitch Pack
Terrified of asking your boss for a break? This sabbatical pitch pack will guide you in presenting a compelling and professional proposal...
Aug 5, 20191 min read


Sabbatical Stories - The ‘big life’ experiment
Sandy and Ben want to live a ‘big life’. A life full of juicy adventures, expanded perspectives and memorable moments. So, when they decided
Jul 27, 20196 min read


Sabbatical Stories - "What are you waiting for, Cancer?"
If you discovered you had a life threatening condition, what would you do? Stay in the same old job, living the same life? Or would you...
Jun 5, 20195 min read


Sabbatical Readiness Quiz
Thinking about a sabbatical but not sure if it's the right time? Not sure you can afford it? Take this simple quiz to work out your...
Jun 3, 20191 min read


Sabbatical Cost Calculator
The ultimate planning tool for figuring out how much your dream sabbatical will cost. Hint: It's less than you think! Get planning today!...
Jun 3, 20191 min read


Months or minutes – how much time do you really need to recharge?
From sabbaticals to mindful minutes, there’s a smorgasbord of choices when you’re thinking about how to recharge. But how much time is...
Jun 3, 20193 min read


What is a sabbatical? (And why you should take one)
Ever wanted to just put life on pause for a few months to take a break, recharge and do something amazing? We’ve got a word for that....
Apr 1, 20194 min read


Sabbatical Stories - Little lessons from Nepal and beyond
Trey and Susie set out on their sabbatical last year with a full agenda, travelling to 3 continents in 3 months. They explored new...
Mar 15, 20195 min read


Deciding to take a sabbatical? Follow these 5 steps first.
The decision to take a sabbatical can be big and daunting. It can be difficult to get over the initial hurdles that stop you from...
Feb 11, 20195 min read


Reboot Your Life: Energise Your Career & Life by Taking a Break
By Catherine Allen et. al. Book abstract: More Americans are choosing to take time off from work to relax or re-examine their priorities,...
Feb 1, 20191 min read


Escape 101: Sabbaticals made simple
By Dan Clements and Tara Gignac. Book abstract: Think you can't take a career break? Think again! Escape 101 is a road map for getting...
Feb 1, 20191 min read


Pause: Harnessing the life changing power of giving yourself a break
By Rachael O'Meara Lyndall's Thoughts: What I love about this book is that it steps through the reason that it's so important that we...
Feb 1, 20192 min read


3 reasons to negotiate your sabbatical now
When business is booming, power is with the employee. There’s never been a better time to negotiate a sabbatical. We’re in a sabbatical...
Oct 19, 20183 min read


When excuses win, your sabbatical loses
Get your butt over the 'buts' so you can live your sabbatical dream I get it. You’re tired. Not the kind of tired when you didn’t get a...
Oct 5, 20183 min read
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