Ever dreamt of taking a gap year or a career break? Yes, me too!

Today on Living Big Mindfully that’s exactly what we are exploring. Katrina is a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach who empowers people to create and take epic “gap” adventures…

Katrina is also a digital nomad and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies - she starts by sharing a bit about her journey, along with some of the twists and turns that led her to where she is today…

• She talks about her corporate journey
• Knowing how it was time for her to make a change
• And how taking a career break radically altered her life

We chat about why taking risks and being uncomfortable is so important

Then Katrina walks us through her four foundational pillars - giving listeners tips and strategies about:

• Finding purpose
• Figuring out the finances
• And working through the fears that come along with taking an extended break.

No surprise, Katrina wraps it all up with some wise sage advice!

I am so glad to be sharing this conversation with you today… Katrina’s energy, courage, and sense of adventure are contagious. We connected on several levels – one that stands out is our desire to explore. I hope this episode inspires you to get out and explore what’s possible for you!

Talking about exploring - make sure you are signed up for our Women’s Wellness Expo – an awesome one-day event where you get to explore your inner and outer worlds, learn, build community, and have a ton of fun doing it!

– info at: https://www.womenswellnessexpo.com/

More about Katrina:

Katrina McGhee is a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach and the author of the bestseller, Taking a Career Break for Dummies. As a certified master coach with an MBA, Katrina empowers mid-career professionals to create transformative and daring breaks, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

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Website: https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.mcghee.

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