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It is time to borrow some time from my retirement and splice it into my life in the form of my third sabbatical. My current work-life philosophy was inspired by a TED Talk from Stefan Sagmeister on “The Power of Time Off” from 2009. It’s worth a listen. Thus, my first sabbatical was shortly after Stefan's TED talk in 2010, when I left LogLogic as CEO. I studied positive psychology, worked with the society of environmental journalism, volunteered in my kids’ classroom, and spent two months on a road trip from New York to San Francisco. My second sabbatical was in 2015. After an intensive campaign of five years, I convinced my husband we should BOTH quit our jobs and do a family sabbatical. We homeschooled our three kids and traveled the world for a year. We returned from that sabbatical eight years ago. At the start of my third sabbatical, people are asking me “what are you going to do this time?”. My answer is inspired by the commencement speech of Kelsey O’Connor. She said that the better question is not “what are you going to do”, but: “Who are you going to be?” At the end of this sabbatical, I want to be more giving and nurturing and collaborative . I will start by practicing to be a better listener and to ask better questions. Because "Practice makes progress", right Alia Pirani? No matter what I do or where I go ... The most rewarding in life is to “give” not to “get”. I am grateful that 🐶 Jacco van der Kooij has recently stepped back into the business, which enables me to do this. I am equally grateful that we have such an experienced leadership team to support Jacco, including Shari Johnston, Sari Green, Linda Martin, Lauren Shleifer Goldstein, and Olga Cojocaru (and too many crew members to mention and thank here). I will remain an active board member and enthusiastic owner of Winning by Design, during and beyond my sabbatical and I am a HUGE believer in #revenuearchitecture. So my question for you: Who do you want to be this year? #sabbatical #worklife #outwardmindset #growthmindset

How would you live your life with 5 years left?🕘 If you only had five years left to live, how would you spend your time?  It's a heavy question, I know. But bear with me – it's also incredibly thought-provoking and empowering. 💪 Think about it: knowing that your time is limited, what decisions would you finally make? 👉What actions would you take without hesitation? And most importantly, how would your life be different? It's a reminder that our time on this earth is finite. We might not have decades ahead of us, but that's okay. Whether it's five years, ten, or fifteen, what matters is making every moment count. So let's focus on what truly matters, seize every opportunity, and take action – even if it's just a small step towards our goals. Because one thing's for sure: the only thing worse than failure is regret. ⌚ Let's make the most of our time and create a life we're proud to call our own. #Careerplanning #personalgrowth #timereflection #timevalue #professionaldevelopment #prospanica #estiempo #hispanicexecutive #latinas #careercoachatlanta #nashville

Do you have the courage to change? Can you disrupt yourself? ♻️ This is one of the questions that we ask participants in The Sabbatical Experience. This unique program of life introspection has been designed for like-minded individuals who have a lot, who have achieved a lot and are at a point in their life in thinking about the next 5 to 25 years. If you are at a point in thinking about your next chapter and what's next for you, visit https://lnkd.in/dZGd6yjs

Do you have the courage to change? Can you disrupt yourself? ♻️ This is one of the questions that we ask participants in The Sabbatical Experience. This unique program of life introspection has been designed for like-minded individuals who have a lot, who have achieved a lot and are at a point in their life in thinking about the next 5 to 25 years. If you are at a point in thinking about your next chapter and what's next for you, visit https://lnkd.in/d53j4Uy9

Do you have the courage to change? Can you disrupt yourself? ♻️ This is one of the questions that we ask participants in The Sabbatical Experience. This unique program of life introspection has been designed for like-minded individuals who have a lot, who have achieved a lot and are at a point in their life in thinking about the next 5 to 25 years. If you are at a point in thinking about your next chapter and what's next for you, visit https://lnkd.in/d53j4Uy9

Do you have the courage to change? Can you disrupt yourself? ♻️ This is one of the questions that we ask participants in The Sabbatical Experience. This unique program of life introspection has been designed for like-minded individuals who have a lot, who have achieved a lot and are at a point in their life in thinking about the next 5 to 25 years. If you are at a point in thinking about your next chapter and what's next for you, visit https://lnkd.in/dZGd6yjs

Have you taken a sabbatical? How did it impact you? Your relationship to yourself and your work? Do you think it was a good use of your time? How much time is enough or too little? Is the real answer changing roles all together? Tell me your thoughts! 🌟

Do you have the courage to change? Can you disrupt yourself? ♻️ This is one of the questions that we ask participants in The Sabbatical Experience. This unique program of life introspection has been designed for like-minded individuals who have a lot, who have achieved a lot and are at a point in their life in thinking about the next 5 to 25 years. If you are at a point in thinking about your next chapter and what's next for you, visit https://lnkd.in/dZGd6yjs

Do you have the courage to change? Can you disrupt yourself? ♻️ This is one of the questions that we ask participants in The Sabbatical Experience. This unique program of life introspection has been designed for like-minded individuals who have a lot, who have achieved a lot and are at a point in their life in thinking about the next 5 to 25 years. If you are at a point in thinking about your next chapter and what's next for you, visit https://lnkd.in/dZGd6yjs

Reflection after 2 months of sabbatical: You don’t need someone or something to come to motivate you. You are completely in control of your motivation, drive and value. Someone complimented something I shared in a YT video, saying that my ability to do and say all that is because I'm smart. I completely reject that idea. Instead, I believe: Avg. intelligence + curiosity + perseverance to show up = The difference that will push you far beyond most people. However, most people don’t show up. They wait for others (friends, family, their boss) to create opportunities for them. Create your own opportunities, whether at work or at home. Nobody will come save you.