In this episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond discuss the transformative power of taking a career break. They explore the reasons why individuals seek new career paths or self-employment, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. The conversation delves into the potential opportunities that arise during a break, including professional development, networking, and self-employment. They also address the risks of combining passion with work and outline various post-break options for achieving a fulfilling career.TakeawaysMany people seek change when their current path no longer fulfills them.COVID-19 intensified feelings of burnout and dissatisfaction.A career break can provide time for reflection and exploration.Professional development should be a focus during a break.Networking can lead to new opportunities and ideas.Self-employment can be explored during a career break.Combining passion with work can lead to challenges.Post-break options include part-time work and semi-retirement.It's important to prioritize rest and restoration at the beginning of a break.Life is too short to remain in unfulfilling jobs.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Career Breaks01:23 The Desire for Change05:24 Exploring New Possibilities10:09 Navigating Self-Employment14:38 Post-Break Options and StrategiesNeed help with your break? Katrina’s got you covered. Book a coaching session today, join BreakSpace - the new career break community, or check out Katrina's book below. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!Book a coaching session - https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.phpJoin the waitlist for the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com⁠ Purchase Taking a Career Break for Dummies - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/bookEmail - [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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