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Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee

Winging It Productions

Taking a Career Break is the podcast for mid-career professionals seeking a strategic break. If you’re burned out, considering a career change, or need extended time off, Break Expert Katrina McGhee shares her Break Blueprint© + other proven tools to help you exit the corporate grind safely. Learn to take an intentional break, rediscover your spark, and return to a life that’s 100x better—without sacrificing success. Join BreakSpace: www.gobreakspace.com Book a call with Katrina:

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00:35:44

Should You Take a Leave of Absence Instead of...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/04/16

Episode 65 - Should You Take a Leave of Absence Instead of Quitting? Pros & Cons ExplainedIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we tackle a question that’s coming up more and more: should you take a leave of absence instead of quitting for a full career break?After seeing multiple clients face this exact situation—being offered a leave of absence after handing in their notice—Katrina and James break down the real differences, pros, cons, and hidden trade-offs between

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00:22:20

Listener Question Episode - How to Pivot to...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/04/08

Episode 64 - Listener Question Episode - How to Pivot to Self-Employment on a Career Break? (And Other Questions)In this listener Q&A episode of Taking A Career Break with Katrina McGhee, Katrina and James dive into a powerful and relatable question: how do you pivot into self-employment while on a career break—without feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or held back by fear?Katrina unpacks the emotional and practical challenges of stepping into entrepreneurship during a break, especially when

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01:15:36

The First Interview: Katrina McGhee & Lyndall Farley...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/04/01

The First Interview: Katrina McGhee & Lyndall Farley on Career Breaks, Sabbaticals & BreakSpaceIn this milestone episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we celebrate a first for the show—our very first guest interview.Joined by BreakSpace co-owner Lyndall Farley, Katrina and James dive into the real story behind building BreakSpace, what it takes to step away from work, and how to design a truly life-changing career break.From their journey as “competitors” to co-founders, to

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00:22:54

The Simple “Container” Hack to Stay Consistent on...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/03/25

Episode 62 - The Simple “Container” Hack to Stay Consistent on Your Career Break (Stop Procrastinating Today)In this episode, James sits down with career break expert Katrina McGhee to unpack a powerful yet simple strategy that can completely transform how you approach change, challenges, and personal growth.If you’ve ever struggled with staying consistent, committing to new habits, or navigating uncertainty during a career break or life transition—this episode is for you.Katrina introduces the

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00:18:17

Podcast & Business Update: Career Break Trends,...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/03/18

Episode 61 - Podcast & Business Update: Career Break Trends, YouTube Launch & What’s Coming NextIn this behind-the-scenes episode of Taking a Career Break, hosts James Hammond and Katrina McGhee share exciting updates, real-time insights, and emerging trends in the world of career breaks and sabbaticals.From record-breaking revenue months and powerful client transformations to the launch of new projects like YouTube and upcoming workshops, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it

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00:31:38

The Hardest Step of a Career Break: How to Finally...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/03/11

Episode 60 - The Hardest Step of a Career Break: How to Finally Decide to Take OneDeciding to take a career break might be the hardest step of the entire journey.In this episode of Taking a Career Break, career break coach Katrina McGhee and co-host James Hammond dive into the moment that stops so many professionals in their tracks: how to actually decide whether to take a career break or sabbatical.For ambitious professionals and high achievers, stepping away from a career can feel risky. You may

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00:21:26

Having The Audacity to Take a Career Break: Why High...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/03/04

Episode 59 - Having The Audacity to Take a Career Break: Why High Achievers Feel Guilty Resting (And Why You Shouldn’t)Why does taking a career break feel so… audacious?In this powerful (and fiery) episode, Katrina and James unpack the hidden guilt high achievers feel when they consider stepping away from work — even temporarily.From societal pressure to “earn” rest… to the subtle shame around quitting a “good” job… to the fear that a sabbatical will ruin your career — this episode tackles the

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00:30:53

How to Start Your Career Break the Right Way (What to...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/02/25

Episode 58 - How to Start Your Career Break the Right Way (What to Do in Your First Week)What should you actually do in the first week of a career break?In this episode, career break and sabbatical coach Katrina McGhee and co-host James Hammond break down how to start your break the right way — without pressure, guilt, or rushing into the next thing.Drawing on real examples from the BreakSpace community and Katrina’s own deeply personal experience, this conversation explores why the first week of a

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00:42:31

How To Overcome The Uncertainty Of Taking A Career Break

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/02/18

Episode 57 - How To Overcome The Uncertainty Of Taking A Career BreakUncertainty is one of the biggest barriers stopping people from taking a career break—and it doesn’t just show up before you leave. In this episode, James and Katrina unpack why uncertainty feels so uncomfortable, why trying to eliminate it never works, and how learning to sit with the unknown can actually transform your life.Katrina shares four powerful mindset shifts that help high achievers stop overthinking their career break

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00:22:50

Why Job Searching Too Early Can Ruin Your Career Break

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/02/11

Episode 56 - Why Job Searching Too Early Can Ruin Your Career BreakTaking a career break or sabbatical is meant to restore your energy, clarity, and sense of purpose — but what happens when job searching sneaks in too early?In this episode, James and career break coach Katrina McGhee unpack one of the most common (and sneakiest) mistakes people make during a break: starting the job search before they’re truly ready. What feels like being “responsible” or “playing it safe” can actually sabotage the

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00:27:24

The 2-Minute Failure Fix: Celebrate Your Wins

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/02/04

Episode 55 - Why Celebrating Your Wins Matters More Than You ThinkIn this episode, James Hammond is joined by career break and sabbatical coach Katrina McGhee to unpack one of the most overlooked tools for sustainable success: celebration.High achievers are often wired to move the goalposts, downplay progress, and focus on what’s missing rather than what’s working. Katrina explains why this mindset fuels burnout, dissatisfaction, and self-sabotage — and how learning to consistently celebrate wins

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00:23:05

From 3am Work Calls to a Life Rebuilt: A Career Break...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/01/28

Episode 54 - From 3am Work Calls to a Life Rebuilt: A Career Break Client Success StoryWhat does it really take to step away from a career when burnout feels overwhelming and stopping feels impossible?In this powerful client story episode, career break and sabbatical coach Katrina McGhee is joined by James Hammond to unpack a real-life journey from chronic burnout to a completely reimagined life. The episode explores the experience of a mid-career professional who was trapped in constant

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00:23:43

What If You’re Dreading Going Back to Work at the End...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/01/21

Episode 53 - What happens when your career break is coming to an end… and instead of feeling refreshed or excited, you feel dread?In this episode, James Hammond and career break & sabbatical coach Katrina McGhee respond to a powerful listener question:What if you’re dreading going back to work at the end of your career break — and don’t know why?Together, they unpack the emotional crash many people experience after time away from work, especially after a long career break or sabbatical. Whether

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00:24:02

Revisiting Episode 21 - What Most Career Coaches Get...

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee ·

2026/01/14

Episode 52 - Revisiting Episode 21 - What Most Career Coaches Get WRONG About Career BreaksThis week, in the final episode of our revisited series, we look back at Katrina’s second appearance on the podcast—Episode 21—and a conversation that’s more relevant than ever.At the time, Katrina noticed a surge of career break advice coming from media-facing career coaches, much of it well-intentioned but not always trustworthy. While many career coaches excel at helping people re-enter the workforce,

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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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