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Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee

James Hammond
Career Breaks
Career Break
Burnout
Breakspace
Work-Life Balance
Self-Care
Mental Health
Blossom
Pain Tolerance
Productivity
Morning Routine
Betrayal
Scared-Cited
Sabbaticals
Personal Growth
Free Time Management
Career Transformations
Reentry Period
Job Search
Entrepreneurship

Welcome to Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee - a veteran career break coach and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies. This is your go-to podcast for all things ‘career break’ where each week, we’ll break down insider strategies, create meaningful mindset shifts and share real-life examples so you’ll feel clear and confident about taking a break. BreakSpace - www.gobreakspace.com Sch... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 44 - I Might Get Bored… or Love It Too Much: Two Unexpected Career Break Fears

Are you secretly worried you’ll be bored on a career break — or even worse, that you’ll love it too much to ever go back?

In this week’s episode of Taking A Care... more

Episode 43 - Finding Freedom: The Art of Balancing Structure and Spontaneity on a Career Break

In this episode, James and Katrina dive deep into one of the most common and misunderstood challenges people face when they finally decide to step away fr... more

🎧 Episode 42 – When Nobody Supports Your Career Break (Do It Anyway!)

What happens when everyone around you — your friends, your colleagues, even your partner — tells you not to take a career break? In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit d... more

🎙️Episode 41 - It’s Never Too Late to Take a Career Break: An Inspiring Story with Katrina McGhee

In this week’s episode, James Hammond sits down with career break coach and author Katrina McGhee to explore one of the most empowering truths about w... more

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Katrina McGhee
Career break and sabbatical coach and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies, with extensive experience guiding clients through their career transitions. She focuses on providing strategies and insights to empower individuals on their journey of self-discovery and professional reinvention.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Loving this podcast in the midst of my career break!

    I recently found this podcast while on my career break and have found Katrina and her advice to be so incredibly relatable and helpful. I’ve been listening to all the episodes and was particularly inspired by her advice to “burn that bridge” and to “put fear in the backseat”. Her advice is helping me to re-evaluate my career break to-date and to make the rest of it even more rewarding. I only wish I had started listening sooner! Thank you, Katrina and James, for sharing your thoughtful content i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sean 😺
    United States25 days ago
  • Not just career break advice, but wise life coaching

    Katrina was my phenomenal career break coach and I continue to subscribe to her content because her wisdom about life continues to positively impact me profoundly. Listen to this podcast if you’re on a growth path, even if you’re not considering a career break or have already taken one or more. It’s transformational!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Global Juliana
    United Statesa month ago
  • Easy listen & practical

    Super practical and to the point. Love to listen while taking care of errands. Makes them so much easier to complete :)

    My favorite episode so far was The 3B Framework – How Burnout, Betrayal, and Blossom Shape Career Breaks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amanyk32
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent podcast for all things career-break

    As someone who’s taken the heart-stopping plunge of quitting their job to take a much needed break, I can say Katrina’s podcast is one of the invaluable tools that helped me feel OK about my break. Episodes cover topics for those considering a break or who are already on one, and the content is always honest, heartfelt, and insightful. Katrina and her co-host James are both multi-career-breakers themselves and it really shows. 100% recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dangermilk
    Canadaa month ago
  • So many tips and tricks

    I found Katrina McGhee via her “for dummies” book, “Taking a Career Break.” For those who prefer to listen instead of read, this podcast is an excellent option! It’s full of tips and tricks and espouses the importance of career breaks. I’ve found them to be extremely important both mentally and physically.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Time Freedom First!
    United Statesa month ago

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Episodes are seen as a valuable resource for those not only on career breaks but also for those seeking personal development beyond traditional work.
The community aspect of BreakSpace is highlighted as a supportive environment for listeners to share experiences and encouragement.
Listeners appreciate the relatable and practical advice offered, helping to navigate career breaks with confidence.
The hosts are praised for their warmth, personal touches, and the effectiveness of their coaching methods.

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How To Navigate The Ups and Downs of a Career Break
Q: How can individuals prepare for the emotional ups and downs of a career break?
Katrina emphasizes the importance of having flexible plans for both high-energy and low-energy days and accepting that navigating a break can be challenging emotionally.
How to structure your morning routine and free time
Q: How to structure time where you feel okay sitting down and watching TV or doing something that's more of a hobby?
Set proactive blocks of time for rest or hobbies to give yourself permission to enjoy downtime without feeling guilty.
How to structure your morning routine and free time
Q: How do you go about developing a morning routine?
A great morning routine involves nurturing and caring for yourself with activities that you enjoy or feel beneficial, without making it an oppressive checklist.
Letting Go of Career Break Expectations: Why 3 Months Is the Magic Number
Q: Is it okay to accept change in the expectation?
Yes, individuals should zoom out and realize that the original expectations were set by an uninformed version of themselves. Adjusting expectations is part of the process.
Letting Go of Career Break Expectations: Why 3 Months Is the Magic Number
Q: Do you think there's a certain amount of time that you need to have on your career break for any expectations that really start to be investigated?
Yes, if someone is burnt out or wrestling with health issues, it takes longer than three months to realign with their goals and expectations.

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