Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee
Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee
Winging It Productions

Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee

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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.

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Book a call with Katrina: https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/freeconsult
Produced by Winging It Productions: https://www.wingingitproductions.com
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7 Warning Signs You Need a Career Break (Before Burnout Takes Over)
27 May 2026

7 Warning Signs You Need a Career Break (Before Burnout Takes Over)

Episode 71 - 7 Warning Signs You Need a Career Break (Before Burnout Takes Over)Are you feeling burned out, emotionally drained, or questioning whether your career still fits the life you want? In this episode, James and Katrina unpack the seven warning signs that it may be time to step away from work and take a career break.From burnout and chronic stress to losing your spark, feeling...
The 8 Stages of a Career Break: Your Step-by-Step Sabbatical Roadmap
20 May 2026

The 8 Stages of a Career Break: Your Step-by-Step Sabbatical Roadmap

Episode 70 - The 8 Stages of a Career Break: Your Step-by-Step Sabbatical RoadmapIn this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, Katrina and James break down the complete 8-stage career break journey and explore what it really takes to move from burnout and overwhelm to a more intentional and fulfilling life.The conversation walks through the three major phases of taking a career...
How to Explain Your Career Break (Even When You Don’t Have All the Answers)
13 May 2026

How to Explain Your Career Break (Even When You Don’t Have All the Answers)

Episode 69 - How to Explain Your Career Break (Even When You Don’t Have All the Answers)What do you say when someone asks, “So… what’s next?” during your career break — and you genuinely don’t know?In this episode of the Taking a Career Break Podcast, Katrina and James unpack one of the biggest fears people face when stepping away from work: explaining your break when you don’t have all the...
The Hidden Cost of Staying in a Job Too Long
06 May 2026

The Hidden Cost of Staying in a Job Too Long

Episode 68 - The Hidden Cost of Staying in a Job Too LongWhat happens when staying in your job becomes more dangerous than leaving it?In this powerful episode of Taking a Career Break, Katrina and James dive into the hidden cost of overstaying in a career that no longer serves you. From burnout and anxiety to damaged relationships and lost creativity, this conversation explores why so many high...
Why You Should Stop Waiting for the “Right Time” to Take a Career Break (Fear of Falling Behind Explained)
29 April 2026

Why You Should Stop Waiting for the “Right Time” to Take a Career Break (Fear of Falling Behind Explained)

Episode 67 - Why You Should Stop Waiting for the “Right Time” to Take a Career Break (Fear of Falling Behind Explained)Is there ever a right time to take a career break—or are you just waiting forever?In this episode, James Hammond and career break coach Katrina McGhee dive deep into one of the biggest mindset traps holding people back: the belief that you need perfect timing to step away from...
Debunking Career Break Fears: What’s Really Holding You Back?
22 April 2026

Debunking Career Break Fears: What’s Really Holding You Back?

Episode 66 - Debunking Career Break Fears: What’s Really Holding You Back?Thinking about taking a career break—but your mind is spinning with what ifs?In this powerful episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, we’re debunking the most common fears around career breaks, sabbaticals, and quitting your job to travel or reset your life.From financial anxiety and job market fears to...
Should You Take a Leave of Absence Instead of Quitting? Pros & Cons Explained
16 April 2026

Should You Take a Leave of Absence Instead of Quitting? Pros & Cons Explained

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...
Listener Question Episode - How to Pivot to Self-Employment on a Career Break? (And Other Questions)
08 April 2026

Listener Question Episode - How to Pivot to Self-Employment on a Career Break? (And Other Questions)

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...
The First Interview: Katrina McGhee & Lyndall Farley on Career Breaks, Sabbaticals & BreakSpace
01 April 2026

The First Interview: Katrina McGhee & Lyndall Farley on Career Breaks, Sabbaticals & BreakSpace

Episode 63 - 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...
The Simple “Container” Hack to Stay Consistent on Your Career Break (Stop Procrastinating Today)
25 March 2026

The Simple “Container” Hack to Stay Consistent on Your Career Break (Stop Procrastinating Today)

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...