33. The Power of a Sabbatical, with Sabbatical Coach Lyndall Farley

We got to chat with Lyndall Farley, a Sabbatical Coach passionate about the transformative benefits of Sabbaticals. She guides people to design a break that helps them recharge, reflect and reimagine their next chapter in life and work. 

Lyndall also works with companies setting up Sabbatical programs to boost employee wellbeing and retention. She has taken 11 sabbaticals (solo and with her family) and has now guided hundreds of people on their Sabbatical journeys.

The things you’ll learn:

• Lyndall’s background story and how she was able to take 11 sabbaticals
• Definition of a sabbatical 
• Differences between Sabbatical, Career Breaks and Mini-Retirements
• Sabbaticals for companies and for individuals
• Typical reasons her clients take sabbaticals 
• Her 4 Types of Sabbatical Takers
• How to use the time-off to reflect on your next steps
• What makes a sabbatical successful
• Step-by-step guide on how to plan a sabbatical  
• The 3 Things to balance to get the sabbatical just right
• How to fund a sabbatical (and how she was able to)
• How to lower expenses on sabbatical 
• What she really does as a Sabbatical Coach
• Any examples where sabbaticals didn’t work out
• Advice for those coming to the end of a sabbatical

Quick-fire round questions at the end:

1. Lyndall’s definition of Freedom
2. The daily habits that helped her in her life
3. Her most important lesson in life
4. Lyndall’s Transformational book recommendations
5. Biggest takeaway for listeners thinking of taking a Sabbatical

Lyndall’s Websites/Socials:

• Sabbatical Coach Website: https://www.beyondabreak.com/ 
• Join the Break Space Community: gobreakspace.com 
• Connect with Lyndall on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lyndallfarley

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