What happens when you realise you don't want to go back to work? Danielle joins us to share her sabbatical story that was prompted by her husband's health challenges.  Danielle shares how they planned their sabbatical, the importance of setting intentions, and the adventures they experienced while reconnecting as a couple. We discuss amongst other topics:   Why reconnecting as a couple was so important after a period of health issues How reverse engineering your sabbatical plans can help in achieving goals. The importance of health considerations when planning travel through a sabbatical How best to navigate company policies and ask your manager for a sabbatical Why the financials are important for an unpaid career break and how best to financially plan for such a break The importance of your network when returning from a career break How time off can help you get in touch with your inner wisdom and ultimately and most importantly find fun again Timestamps 02:50 Danielle's Journey to Sabbatical 06:11 Planning the Sabbatical: Duration and Considerations 08:55 Navigating Company Policies for Sabbaticals 12:10 The Importance of Intentions During Sabbatical 15:10 Travel Adventures and Reconnecting 17:55 Health Considerations During Travel 20:50 Financial Planning for a Sabbatical 24:05 Mindset Shifts and Personal Growth 26:49 Reconnecting as a Couple 30:03 Returning to Work and New Identities 32:59 Integrating Learnings from Sabbatical 36:07 Top Tips for Planning a Sabbatical Guest bio: Danielle is a Revenue Operations & Sales Enablement Specialist and somewhat of a legend in the Sydney Sales community.  Originally from Yorkshire, UK Danielle lived and worked in Sydney for 10 years before moving to Lisbon, Portugal.  Her consultancy Purple Patch offers best in class Sales Enablement, Coaching and Training—based on tested, proven, relevant methodologies for the modern sales environment. Outside of work, you’ll find her in the gym, hosting her radio show, the Purple Patch Podcast and chasing the perfect cup of coffee (with her dog in tow). Additional resources:  https://visitpurplepatch.com/ Purple Patch Sales Edge Podcast Other episodes you may enjoy:  Emigrating Soon? Discover How a Career Break Can Transform Your Move with Liz Ferguson Reinventing Yourself: Embrace the Freedom of a Career Break with Lucy Lee Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you.  Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Rebecca Thomas Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching:  I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it. Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/ With special thanks to:  Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine.  Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWA Website - https://joannacooke.co.uk YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacooke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/ Keywords