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Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee

Winging It Productions

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’, 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 Schedule a call with Katrina - https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php Katrina"s book -

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00:20:38

Career Break Travel Hacks: Bucket Lists, Upskilling...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/07/31

Episode 32 - Career Break Travel Hacks: Bucket Lists, Upskilling Abroad & Phone BoundariesThinking of taking a career break or sabbatical? This episode is packed with practical tips and mindset shifts to help you make the most of your time away from the 9–5 grind. Katrina McGhee, sabbatical coach and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies, joins James Hammond to talk about how to turn your break into a purposeful journey—without burning out or getting lost in endless scrolling. Whether

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00:17:09

Mixing It Up: Smart Ways to Keep Travel Fresh on Your...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/07/24

Episode 31 - Mixing It Up: Smart Ways to Keep Travel Fresh on Your Career BreakIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we dive into the challenge many travellers face during extended trips: boredom and burnout. Katrina and James share honest stories about moments of travel fatigue—from cathedral overload in Europe to quiet days in Thailand—and offer smart strategies to keep your career break exciting and meaningful.We explore the importance of switching up experiences, planning

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00:26:03

Why Routines Matter on a Career Break: Morning Wins,...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/07/16

Episode 30 - Why Routines Matter on a Career Break: Find Balance, Create Bedtime Habits & Have Regular Check-InsTaking a break from your career can feel expansive and freeing — but sometimes that much freedom can also feel overwhelming. In this episode, Katrina and I dive into the importance of routines and rhythms while on a career break or sabbatical. Whether you're a structure-loving planner or a go-with-the-flow traveller, adding a few intentional practices into your day can help you

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00:27:54

Why Career Breaks Are the Key to Mental Health,...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/07/10

Episode 29 - Why Career Breaks Are the Key to Mental Health, Wellness & Radical PrioritizationIn this honest and inspiring episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond dive deep into the emotional and physical realities of taking a career break to reclaim your mental health and overall wellness. Katrina shares her powerful story of investing $6,000 into a health coaching program, losing 21 pounds, and building a life-changing routine centered on radical prioritization. From overcoming perimenopause

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00:20:56

When to Job Hunt on a Career Break: Timing Your...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/07/02

🎙 Episode 28 – When to Job Hunt on a Career Break: Timing Your Reentry RightIn this insightful episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond explore one of the most common pitfalls for career breakers: job searching too soon. Drawing on Katrina’s experience as a career break and sabbatical coach, and James’s practical wisdom from years of international job hopping, this conversation gets honest about what it truly means to be ready to reenter the workforce.Katrina shares her proven “1 for 6” rule,

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00:33:55

How to Overcome the Fear of Taking a Career Break:...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/06/26

Episode 27 – Overcoming the Fear of Taking a Career BreakIn this insightful and practical episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we explore one of the most common roadblocks to pursuing a meaningful break: fear.Whether it's fear of damaging your career, financial insecurity, public perception, or simply not knowing how to structure your time away from work, these concerns are valid—but they don’t have to be roadblocks. Katrina breaks down the psychological roots of these fears and

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00:19:01

Key Components of Rest: How to Heal, Recharge, and...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/06/18

Episode 26: Key Components of Rest: How to Heal, Recharge, and Not Just Stay BusyIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGee, we dive deep into a topic that’s too often overlooked when planning time away from work: true rest.Rest isn’t just about sleep or doing “nothing.” It’s about intentional choices that allow your body, mind, and nervous system to recover from burnout and recalibrate toward a more fulfilling life. Drawing on a powerful recent coaching session, Katrina unpacks how

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00:24:57

Pre-Trip Planning for Career Breaks: How to Prepare...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/06/11

Episode 25 - Pre-Trip Planning for Career Breaks: How to Prepare for Life-Changing TravelReady to take the leap into the unknown with a career break but not sure how to get started with travel planning? In this special role-reversal episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGee, Katrina takes over as host and interviews podcast co-creator and travel expert James Hammond, host of Winging It Travel Podcast. Together, they dive deep into everything you need to know before your big departure,

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00:16:44

Why ‘Variation Creates Appreciation’—Essential Advice...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/06/04

Episode 24 - Why ‘Variation Creates Appreciation’—Essential Advice for Sabbatical TravelIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we dive into one of the most overlooked secrets of long-term travel: “Variation creates appreciation.” Katrina, career break coach and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies, joins travel expert and podcast host James Hammond to discuss how embracing change, pacing yourself, and building intention into your travels can make your sabbatical or

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00:16:56

Learn How to Cope with Loneliness on a Career Break:...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/05/28

Episode 23 - Learn How to Cope with Loneliness on a Career Break: Real Talk & Practical Tips🌍 Taking a career break can be life-changing—but what happens when loneliness creeps in?In this heartfelt and honest episode, Katrina and James dive into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: loneliness during a career break. Whether you're traveling the world solo or staying local while taking time off from work, the feeling of disconnection is real—and totally normal.Katrina shares her own

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00:27:40

How Asking Better Questions Can Transform Your Career...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/05/21

Episode 22 - How Asking Better Questions Can Transform Your Career Break ExperienceIn this inspiring and deeply reflective episode, career break coach and author Katrina McGhee explores how the simple act of asking better questions can completely reshape your career break journey—and your life. Drawing from personal experience, client stories, and her best-selling book Taking a Career Break for Dummies, Katrina reveals how curiosity and intentional inquiry can help you move through uncertainty, make

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00:20:20

What Most Career Coaches Get WRONG About Career Breaks

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/05/14

Episode 21: What Most Career Coaches Get WRONG About Career BreaksThis episode is a rant with purpose. Katrina McGhee is back on the mic to call out the outdated, fear-driven, and downright misguided advice often handed out by traditional career coaches when it comes to taking a career break.From staying “relevant” to upskilling nonstop and obsessing over your resume during a break — Katrina and James tear into these myths and explain why it’s time to re-center your break around YOU, not your job.If

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00:21:46

How To Talk About Your Career Break.

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/05/07

🎙️ Episode 20 – How to Talk About Your Career Break📘 Hosted by James Hammond & Katrina McGhee, Career Break and Sabbatical CoachShow Summary:In this episode, Katrina McGhee, author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies and co-founder of BreakSpace, joins host James Hammond to dive deep into a challenge many career breakers face—how to talk about your career break confidently and authentically. Whether you're planning a break, currently on one, or returning to the workforce, this episode

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00:22:12

Letting Go of Career Break Expectations: Why 3 Months...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/04/24

🎙️ Episode 19 – Letting Go of Career Break Expectations: Why 3 Months Is the Magic NumberWhat happens when your career break doesn’t go as planned?You take time off expecting to feel restored, get fit, maybe write that book, or finally tick off a bucket list goal… but a few months in, you’re still exhausted, overwhelmed, or nowhere near those expectations. In this episode, James sits down with career break coach Katrina McGhee to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of taking time off — and

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00:26:58

How to navigate the ups and downs of a career break

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/04/17

Episode 18 - How to navigate the ups and downs of a career breakIn this episode, career break coach Katrina McGhee and host James Hammond explore the complex journey of taking a career break. From the exhilarating highs of newfound freedom to the unexpected lows of self-doubt and life’s curveballs, they unpack it all. Katrina shares strategies to navigate these phases effectively, ensuring your break becomes a transformative experience rather than a source of frustration.Tune in to discover

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00:15:38

Is It Crazy to Take a Second Career Break? Here’s Why...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/04/09

🎙 Episode 17: Is It Time for a Second Career Break? Yes, and Here's WhyDescription:You took the leap once—and now you're thinking about doing it again. In this episode, host James Hammond and career break coach Katrina McGhee dive into the powerful (and totally normal) desire to take a second career break. Whether you're feeling burned out again, misaligned in your career path, or simply craving a deeper life reset, this episode gives you full permission to pause—again.Katrina shares

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00:24:47

Pain Tolerance & Career Breaks: How Much Can You Handle?

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/04/02

Episode Title:Pain Tolerance & Career Breaks: How Much Can You Handle?Show Notes:Are you stuck ingrind culture, pushing through exhaustion, and ignoring the signs that yourpain tolerancemight be holding you back from taking a much-neededcareer break? Many professionals pride themselves onresilience, endurance, and mental toughness, but when doespersistenceturn intoburnout? If you've ever felt guilty about stepping away from work or worried about how acareer sabbaticalcould impact your future,

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14:12

Is It Selfish to Take a Career Break? The Truth About...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/03/26

Episode 15: Is It Selfish to Take a Career Break?🎙️ Featuring: Katrina McGhee & James HammondIs taking a break from work a selfish act, or is it actually one of the best things you can do for yourself—and those around you? In this episode, career break coachKatrina McGheechallenges the guilt and stigma surrounding sabbaticals. We dive into why so many professionals struggle with the idea of stepping away, how career breaks can actually strengthen relationships, and why prioritizing your

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18:41

Smart Money Tips: How to Budget and Save for a Career...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/03/19

Episode 14 - Smart Money Tips: How to Budget and Save for a Career BreakEver dreamed of taking a career break but don’t know how to afford it? In this episode, we’re diving intosmart money-saving strategiesto help you fund yourcareer break, sabbatical, or long-term travel—without financial stress.Katrina McGhee, acareer break coach, shares how she saved$40,000 in just 18 monthsand the exact steps you can follow to do the same. Whether you’re looking to travel the world, take a mental health break,

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19:16

Is Taking a Career Break a Privilege? The Truth About...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/03/13

🚀Episode 13: Is Taking a Break a Privilege?🚀In this thought-provoking episode,James HammondandKatrina McGheedive deep into the debate around career breaks. Is stepping away from work truly a privilege, or is it something anyone can achieve with the right mindset and planning?🎙In This Episode, We Discuss:✅ Why career breaks are often seen as an exclusive luxury✅ The unintended consequences of calling breaks an “extreme privilege”✅ How Katrina saved for her sabbatical—even with debt and a modest

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