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Having The Audacity to Take a Career Break: Why High Achievers Feel Guilty Resting (And Why You Shouldn’t)

Having The Audacity to Take a Career Break: Why High Achievers Feel Guilty Resting (And Why You Shouldn’t)

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 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 emotional resistance behind taking time off work.If you’ve ever thought:“It must be nice to quit your job.”“I should just be grateful.”“What if people think I’m lazy?”“Will a career break destroy my professional reputation?”This one’s for you.Katrina shares a personal story that sparked this conversation — and how it mirrors what so many professionals experience when they dare to prioritize their mental health, wellbeing, and long-term fulfillment.You’ll also hear the powerful concept of an “Audacity Audit” — a practical exercise to help you reframe guilt and reclaim your right to rest.Because here’s the truth:You don’t need burnout, a layoff, or a crisis to justify taking a break.You don’t need permission to want more.And one year out of a 40-year career will not ruin your life.But not listening to yourself just might.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why high performers feel guilty taking a career breakThe societal conditioning that makes rest feel “lazy”How burnout recovery requires courage — not permissionWhy wanting more from your career isn’t greedyThe math behind taking a sabbatical (and why it’s smaller than you think)How to conduct your own Audacity Audit before making a big decisionWhy most people move on faster than you think when you quitTimestamps00:00 – Welcome to the show + why this is a “rant” episode01:00 – What does “the audacity” really mean when it comes to taking a career break?02:00 – The triggering moment that sparked this conversation04:30 – Why being labeled “pay to play” hit so hard06:30 – The hidden belief: “How dare you charge for helping people?”08:45 – The parallel: Why high achievers feel guilty taking a sabbatical10:30 – Society’s message: Rest is lazy, work is noble12:00 – The truth about value, sacrifice, and worth14:00 – Why you don’t need suffering to justify time off15:30 – Introducing the “Audacity Audit” exercise16:00 – What you’ve invested in your career (time, money, energy)17:00 – The math: One year out of a 40-year career18:40 – 90,000 working hours vs. a 6-month break19:15 – Why people’s opinions fade faster than you think20:00 – Final message: Have the audacity to claim what you wantListen 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 - takingacareerbreakwithkatrina@gmail.comInstagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takingacareerbreak/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by Winging It Productions - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wingingitproductions.com⁠
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