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 break brings clarity and confidence. They also dig into the emotional reality of disconnecting from work in a hyper-connected world and discuss why bringing focus back onto oneself remains the cornerstone of a meaningful break.Katrina shares insights from coaching more than 200 clients, including real examples of navigating uncertainty, emotional lows, financial fears, and the pressure to stay productive. The conversation highlights how a well-structured break can help listeners step out of burnout and step into a healthier, more intentional life.This episode is designed for anyone considering a break, planning one, or struggling to make sense of time away from work. With a mix of practical advice and heartfelt honesty, James and Katrina offer a roadmap to make any career break purposeful, aligned, and transformative.As always, if you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a 5-star rating, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss a new conversation.Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Episode 4700:50 – Why ground rules matter for a career break02:10 – Rule #1: Create your own definition of success06:40 – Can your definition of success change mid-break?07:55 – Why your purpose should remain consistent10:30 – Rule #2: Plan for your re-entry period13:00 – What happens when you don’t feel ready to return to work16:40 – How Katrina landed 5 job offers in 5 weeks20:00 – Rule #3: Know your numbers25:00 – Budgeting vs saving — and how it impacts your break27:30 – Extending your break with smart financial planning31:10 – Rule #4: Disconnect from the working world34:20 – Why LinkedIn is the enemy of a peaceful break37:00 – Managing FOMO, comparison, and work-related anxiety41:00 – Rule #5: Put the focus back on yourself45:15 – Setting boundaries with others and with yourself48:00 – Bringing your break back to your purpose50:30 – Why the final five ground rules are in the book51:20 – Wrap-up and takeaway messageListen now and reclaim control of your career break journey.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and every podcast app!📩 Got a story about your own career break journey? DM us or leave a review—we’d love to hear from you!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us today to begin your journey.BreakSpace - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gobreakspace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule a call with Katrina - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Katrina's book - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - [email protected] - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takingacareerbreak/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by Winging It Productions - ⁠⁠https://www.wingingitproductions.com⁠

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