Sabbatical 101

Sabbatical 101

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Sabbatical 101 episodes

  • 6. Sabbatical away from a kid's perspective

    In this episode, I ask my 10 year-old son, Danny, all about his experience during our sabbatical time in Bordeaux. He shares his insight about how he felt when he found out we would be going away for sabbatical, what it was like to go to a new school and make new friends, his favorite travel spots in France and Europe, and so much more.

     

    If you want to learn more about me and about planning your own life-changing sabbatical, head over to my website www.bethanywilinski.com for more information about my sabbatical coaching program.

    26 min
  • 6. Sabbatical away from a kid's perspective

    In this episode, I ask my 10 year-old son, Danny, all about his experience during our sabbatical time in Bordeaux. He shares his insight about how he felt when he found out we would be going away for sabbatical, what it was like to go to a new school and make new friends, his favorite travel spots in France and Europe, and so much more.

    If you want to hear more about kids' experiences on sabbatical, check out Episode 21. If you want to learn more about planning a sabbatical away with kids, I talk about this in Episode 5. You can also hear about Kristine's experience in Episode 10 and Courtenay's story in Episode 15.

    Are you planning a family sabbatical away from home? My Family Sabbatical Program is a step-by-step guide that will take you through all the steps you need to plan and prepare for your time away!

    If you want to learn more about me and about planning your own life-changing sabbatical, head over to my website www.bethanywilinski.com for more information about my sabbatical coaching program.

    26 min
  • 5. My hybrid sabbatical with kids: France and Ann Arbor, MI

    In this episode I tell you about my sabbatical and how I planned it. I took a hybrid sabbatical--we spent the fall semester in France and came back home (Ann Arbor, MI) for the spring. I had really wanted to go away for the whole year, but it just wasn't feasible for my family. In this episode, I discuss:

    • how and why I planned a hybrid sabbatical
    • why we decided to go to France and how we did it
    • the importance of thinking about visas
    • why it's important to be intentional about your goals and daily rhythms when you sabbatical at home
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      If you want to learn more about me and about planning your own life-changing sabbatical, head over to my website www.bethanywilinski.com for more information about my sabbatical coaching program.

      26 min
    • 5. My hybrid sabbatical with kids: France and Michigan

      In this episode I tell you about my sabbatical and how I planned it. I took a hybrid sabbatical--we spent the fall semester in France and came back home (Ann Arbor, MI) for the spring. I had really wanted to go away for the whole year, but it just wasn't feasible for my family. In this episode, I share:

      -how and why I planned a hybrid sabbatical

      -why we decided to go to France and how we did it
      -the importance of thinking about visas
      -why it's important to be intentional about your goals and daily rhythms when you sabbatical at home

      Are you planning a family sabbatical away from home? My Family Sabbatical Program is a step-by-step guide that will take you through all the steps you need to plan and prepare for your time away!

      If you’re wondering how to figure out what to prioritize during your sabbatical, click here to download my free Sabbatical Clarity Toolkit!

      And if you'd like to talk more about your sabbatical and learn about how I can help, you can schedule a Free Consultation here.

      26 min
    • 4. Jen's stay-battical plan

      My guest on this episode, Jen VanDerHeide, tells us about her plans for her Fall 2024 sabbatical. This is an exciting episode for me because Jen is the first person to complete my Reignite: Your Life Changing Sabbatical program! Topics include:

      • getting excited about a stay-battical
      • creating a vision for sabbatical
      • setting boundaries
      • taking on a new identity during sabbatical
      • not focusing on details right away when planning a sabbatical
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        I'm so excited for Jen and her upcoming sabbatical, and there's a ton of great insight in this episode for planning an amazing sabbatical at home!

         

         

        If you want to learn more about me and about planning your own life-changing sabbatical, head over to my website www.bethanywilinski.com for more information about my sabbatical coaching program.

        20 min
      • 4. Jen's stay-battical plan

        When Jen and I first started working together, she had no sabbatical plan and was disappointed that she was going to be staying home for sabbatical. By the time she completed the Reignite program, Jen was excited about her sabbatical and had a solid plan in place to make the most of it. In this episode, we discuss:

        -getting excited about a stay-battical

        -creating a vision for sabbatical
        -setting boundaries
        -taking on a new identity during sabbatical
        -not focusing on details right away when planning a sabbatical

        I'm so excited for Jen and her upcoming sabbatical, and there's a ton of great insight in this episode for planning an amazing sabbatical at home!

        If you want to learn about how to plan your own sabbatical, head over to my website, https://bethanywilinski.com, for more information about my sabbatical coaching program.

        If you’re wondering how to figure out what to prioritize during your sabbatical, click here to download my free Sabbatical Clarity Toolkit!

        And if you'd like to talk more about your sabbatical and learn about how I can help, you can schedule a Free Consultation here.

        20 min
      • 3. Different sabbaticals for different purposes

        My guest on this episode, Anne-Lise Halvorsen, discusses her two sabbaticals in Michigan--one in which she relocated her family and the other in which they stayed home. Topics include:

        -considerations for sabbatical with a spouse and kids

        -relocating for sabbatical
        -taking a sabbatical where you live
        -funding a sabbatical
        -setting goals for your sabbatical
        -structuring your time on sabbatical

        Anne-Lise has tons of great advice for sabbatical-goers, and I think you'll appreciate her insight into how different sabbaticals can serve different purposes.

        If you want to learn about how to plan your own sabbatical, head over to my website, https://bethanywilinski.com, for more information about my sabbatical coaching program.

        If you’re wondering how to figure out what to prioritize during your sabbatical, click here to download my free Sabbatical Clarity Toolkit!

        And if you'd like to talk more about your sabbatical and learn about how I can help, you can schedule a Free Consultation here.

        35 min
      • 3. Anne-Lise's sabbaticals in Michigan: Different sabbaticals for different purposes

        My guest on this episode, Anne-Lise Halvorsen, discusses her two sabbaticals--one in which she relocated her family and the other in which they stayed home. Topics include:

        • considerations for sabbatical with a spouse and kids
        • relocating for sabbatical
        • taking a sabbatical where you live
        • funding a sabbatical
        • setting goals for your sabbatical
        • structuring your time on sabbatical
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          Anne-Lise has tons of great advice for sabbatical-goers! I hope you'll give it a listen.

           

          If you want to learn more about me and about planning your own life-changing sabbatical, head over to my website www.bethanywilinski.com for more information about my sabbatical coaching program.

          35 min
        • 2. David's sabbatical in Florence

          My guest on this episode, David Stroupe, tells us all about his sabbatical in Florence. Topics include:

          • choosing Italy as a sabbatical destination
          • back-up plans
          • personal goals for sabbatical
          • finding work-life balance on sabbatical
          • setting boundaries on sabbatical
          • navigating Visa challenges and adapting to a new culture
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            Give it a listen and live vicariously through David's sabbatical and his afternoon strolls through Florence!

             

            If you want to learn more about me and about planning your own life-changing sabbatical, head over to my website www.bethanywilinski.com for more information about my sabbatical coaching program.

            49 min
          • 2. David's sabbatical in Florence

            In this episode I chat with my colleague, David, about his sabbatical in Florence. Topics include:

            -choosing Italy as a sabbatical destination

            -back-up plans
            -personal goals for sabbatical
            -finding work-life balance on sabbatical
            -setting boundaries on sabbatical
            -navigating Visa challenges and adapting to a new culture

            Give it a listen and live vicariously through David's sabbatical and his afternoon strolls through Florence!

            If you want to learn about how to plan your own sabbatical, head over to my website, https://bethanywilinski.com, for more information about my sabbatical coaching program. You can also download my Sabbatical Clarity Toolkit to start identifying your sabbatical priorities today or schedule a free consultation to talk about your sabbatical!

            49 min

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