The topic of sabbaticals has been gaining a lot of traction recently. That’s why I was excited to chat with DJ DiDonna, HBS alum and founder of the Sabbatical Project. The Sabbatical Project is an organization that brings together researchers, companies and advocates working to catalyze sabbaticals and their enabling policies for people everywhere. It …
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Many of you may be considering taking a break from work. I know the thought sometimes crosses my mind. But how many of us are willing to take the plunge? My guest for the latest episode of The Soul Career ® podcast, “How Taking a Sabbatical Can Benefit Your Career,” Laura Maydon, did just that. …
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“If you want to find the tools to figure out what you want to do, and how to find your Soul Career, then this is definitely the place.”
When we think about careers we usually think of it as something we should chase. In Soul Career you get the ability to really slow down and assess what you want.
“It’s easy to get caught up with the situations and the overwhelming time we’re in. I’ve learned to stay positive and stay occupied.”
“Soul Career was definitely worth it. It took me on a journey of self-reflection in the beginning. And then introduced job search tools at the end. I learned about myself and what I need to do to get the job that I want.”
“The Soul Career course taught me that I need to make sure that I was super invested in my first 90 days at my job”
“We invest in a lot of things like clothing, trips, travelling and gym memberships. Why not invest in something that’s going to propel you and your professional career to places you couldn’t even dream of.”
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“Before Soul Career I assumed that jobs were not meant to be enjoyed. I thought jobs were just something that you had to do to pay the bills. But coming out of this program, I recognize that you can find something that actually suits you.”