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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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00:32:18

Revisiting Episode 12 - Are You On A Career Break Or...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/01/08

Episode 51 - Revisiting Episode 12 - Are You On A Career Break Or A Fake BreakIn this week's episode we are revisiting James' second episode choice and it is Episode 12.Are you really on a career break or are you faking it? This is one of the most hard-hitting episodes as it brings home the reality to people when they assess their own career break. Katrina gets a lot of messages from people about this episode which triggers something in them to re-evaluate. It is always great to dive into

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00:24:57

Revisiting Episode 19 - Letting Go of Career Break...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/12/31

Episode 50 - Revisiting Episode 19 - Letting Go of Career Break Expectations: Why 3 Months Is the Magic NumberWelcome to Episode 50, and as we approach the end of the calendar year, Katrina and James are going to pick two episodes each from our catalogue that people should definitely check out. This week, it is Katrina's turn, and she picks 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

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00:21:41

Revisiting Episode 4 - Can You Afford A Career Break?

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/12/11

Episode 49 - Revisiting Episode 4 - Can You Afford A Career Break?Welcome to Episode 49, and as we approach the end of the calendar year, Katrina and James are going to pick two episodes each from our catalogue that people should definitely check out. This week, it is James' turn and he picks Episode 4 - Can You Afford A Career Break?If we are honest with ourselves, any subject relating to money like a career break, a holiday, a house, a car or an expensive purchase, the first thing that comes

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00:17:58

The Future of Career Breaks in 2026: Trends, Data &...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/12/03

Episode 48 - The Future of Career Breaks in 2026: Trends, Data & Why More People Are Taking SabbaticalsIn this episode, James and Katrina explore an important question as 2026 approaches: Are career breaks becoming more accepted and normalised, or is the movement slowing down? The conversation reveals a clear answer — the momentum behind sabbaticals is stronger than ever.James invites Katrina to break down the real trends she’s seeing through her coaching, BreakSpace community, and the growing

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00:20:11

The 5 Essential Ground Rules for a Successful Career...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/11/26

Episode 47 - The 5 Essential Ground Rules for a Successful Career BreakIn Episode 47 of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, Katrina and James sit down in person to explore the five essential ground rules for creating a successful, fulfilling, and regret-free career break.Together, they walk through what it truly means to define a personal version of success, why planning the re-entry phase before the break even begins can transform the experience, and how understanding the financial side of a

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00:00:40

BreakSpace Black Friday Sale Alert!

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/11/24

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL ALERT!If you've been thinking about joining BreakSpace, the global community for current and aspiring career breakers and sabbatical takers, get ready for an amazing deal. We're offering 40 % off your first month for the first 20 people who sign up. This means you'll be welcomed into the BreakSpace community with full access to our courses, live coaching, and expert-led master classes for just $29. But unlike most Black Friday purchases, this investment will pay

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00:29:03

There Were Signs: How We Learned to Break the Status...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/11/19

Episode 46 - There Were Signs: How We Learned to Break the Status Quo and Lessons in Courage, Authenticity, and Going Your Own WayIn this reflective and deeply personal episode, Katrina and James explore the moments in their lives when the signs were there all along—the nudges, red flags, and inner whispers that pointed them away from the status quo and toward a more aligned, authentic life. These are the stories that shaped who they became, long before a career break was even on the horizon.Katrina

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00:18:59

How to Build Your Break Blueprint: 5 Elements of a...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/11/12

Episode 45 - How to Build Your Break Blueprint: 5 Elements of a Successful Career BreakIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we’re laying the foundation for your most successful break yet. Katrina walks through her signature framework — the Break Blueprint — revealing the five essential elements that help you plan, live, and return from your career break with purpose and clarity. From defining your “why” and setting themes that guide your time off, to creating a wish list

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00:24:09

I Might Get Bored… or Love It Too Much: Two...

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2025/11/05

Episode 44 - I Might Get Bored… or Love It Too Much: Two Unexpected Career Break FearsAre you secretly worried you’ll be bored on a career break — or even worse, that you’ll love it too much to ever go back?In this week’s episode of Taking A Career Break with Katrina McGhee, Katrina and James unpack two surprising fears that stop people from taking the break they’ve been dreaming about. These aren’t your typical money or career worries — they’re emotional, subtle, and surprisingly common.Katrina

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00:26:01

Finding Freedom: The Art of Balancing Structure and...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/10/29

Episode 43 - Finding Freedom: The Art of Balancing Structure and Spontaneity on a Career BreakIn this episode, James and Katrina dive deep into one of the most common and misunderstood challenges people face when they finally decide to step away from work: how much structure do you actually need when you take time off?We’ve been conditioned to think freedom means doing whatever we want, whenever we want — but what happens when the complete lack of structure starts to feel overwhelming? Katrina,

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00:22:35

When Nobody Supports Your Career Break (Do It Anyway!)

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/10/22

🎧 Episode 42 – When Nobody Supports Your Career Break (Do It Anyway!)What happens when everyone around you — your friends, your colleagues, even your partner — tells you not to take a career break? In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with Katrina to explore what it really takes to follow your intuition when no one else understands your decision.Katrina shares a moving story about a client whose entire support system was against her dream of stepping away from work. Even her spouse

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00:25:43

It’s Never Too Late to Take a Career Break: An...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/10/15

🎙️Episode 41 - It’s Never Too Late to Take a Career Break: An Inspiring Story with Katrina McGheeIn this week’s episode, James Hammond sits down with career break coach and author Katrina McGhee to explore one of the most empowering truths about work and life — it’s never too late to change direction. Fresh off celebrating her 46th birthday, Katrina shares how a chance encounter with an inspiring woman in her late fifties reminded her — and all of us — that age should never be a barrier to

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00:20:15

Escaping the 9-to-5: Proving Worth vs. Finding Devotion

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/09/24

Episode 40 - Escaping the 9-to-5: Proving Worth vs. Finding DevotionIn this episode of the podcast Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, Katrina reflects on one of the biggest questions people face when considering a break from their careers: Are you working to prove your worth, or are you devoting yourself to what truly matters?Katrina shares how this powerful question surfaced during her own moments of reflection as a digital nomad and life coach. She unpacks the difference between chasing

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00:20:50

Katrina Reflects on BreakSpace: What 100+ Members...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/09/17

Episode 39 - Katrina Reflects on BreakSpace: What 100+ Members Taught Us About Career Break SuccessIn this episode of Taking A Career Break With Katrina McGhee, Katrina reflects on the first year of running BreakSpace, the community she co-founded with her partner Lyndall to support people in taking intentional and transformative career breaks. Over the past twelve months, more than 100 members have joined BreakSpace, creating a space for coaching, connection, and growth. Katrina shares what she has

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00:22:15

Katrina Answers Your Questions on Career Breaks:...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/09/11

Episode 38 - Katrina Answers Your Questions on Career Breaks: Money, Mindset & StigmaWelcome back to Taking A Career Break With Katrina McGhee! In this episode, Katrina answers your questions about career breaks, from how much money you really need to budget to how to ask your employer for a sabbatical, and even how to overcome the stigma that still surrounds taking time off work.Katrina is a certified life coach, author, and career break expert who has guided countless professionals through

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00:19:39

Career Break Mindset: Overcoming Guilt, Finding Joy &...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/09/03

Episode 37 - Career Break Mindset: Overcoming Guilt, Finding Joy & Redefining SuccessTaking a career break isn’t just about money, logistics, or checking off boxes—it’s about mindset. In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, James Hammond sits down with career break coach Katrina McGhee to dive into the mental and emotional side of stepping away from work.Together, we unpack the hidden challenges many professionals face when they finally hit pause: identity struggles, guilt over rest,

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00:18:08

The Cost of Waiting: A Powerful Story on Dreams...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/08/27

Episode 36 - The Cost of Waiting: A Powerful Story on Dreams Deferred and Why You Shouldn't Wait For RetirementIn this powerful and profoundly moving episode, James Hammond sits down with career break coach and author Katrina McGhee to explore the true cost of waiting to chase your dreams. Katrina shares a personal and emotional story about one of her earliest clients — a man who had big plans for travel and adventure, but kept postponing his career break for what he considered the “perfect time.”

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00:30:17

Sabbatical vs. Career Break: What Kind of Break Do...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/08/20

Episode 35 - Sabbatical vs. Career Break: What Kind of Break Do You Need and For How Long?In this episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, James Hammond sits down with career break coach Katrina McGhee to explore one of the biggest questions professionals face: what type of break should I take—and how long should it last?From stacking paid time off for a mini reset to negotiating a leave of absence or planning a full career break, Katrina shares the pros, cons, and practicalities of each option.We

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00:21:23

Burn the Bridge: The Mindset Shift You Need to...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/08/13

Episode 34 - Burn the Bridge: The Mindset Shift You Need to Finally Take Your Career BreakIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we dive into one of the most powerful mindset shifts you can make when you’re dreaming about – but not actually taking – your career break. It’s called “burning the bridge,” and it’s about removing the escape hatch that lets you walk away when things feel hard, uncertain, or uncomfortable. Katrina shares the personal story of how this philosophy

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00:26:15

From $0 to $120K: What People Actually Spend on a...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2025/08/07

🎙️ From $0 to $120K: What People Actually Spend on a Career BreakEpisode 33 | Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGheeHow much does a career break really cost? In this eye-opening episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond unpack the actual numbers behind taking time off work—ranging from breaks that cost absolutely nothing to those that hit the $120,000 mark. Whether you're just beginning to think about a sabbatical or already mapping out your finances, this conversation offers clear,

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