We’ve been holding this one close, and it’s finally time to share the big news...
After years of coaching hundreds of leaders through sabbaticals—and taking a few ourselves—we’re beyond thrilled to announce a double launch that we believe could change how leaders rest, recover, and re-enter their work with purpose.
In this episode, Alan and Jonathan unveil:
The Sabbatical Journey Field Guide — a beautifully designed, practical, anti-book book that walks you step-by-step through your sabbatical.
The Sabbatical Journey Learning Experience — a self-paced, story-rich, coaching-informed digital journey for those who want transformation without the 1-on-1 coaching price tag.
If you’re a leader (or know a leader) who’s curious about sabbatical, overwhelmed by the idea, or already mid-journey but feeling a little lost—this episode is your invitation to breathe, recalibrate, and take a next step into one of the most meaningful investments you’ll ever make.
This isn’t just theory. It’s the best of what we’ve learned after guiding leaders through deeply personal sabbatical seasons—and what we’ve lived ourselves.
What You’ll Learn:Why sabbatical is essential (and not just a long vacation)
The top mistakes leaders make when going into sabbatical
What’s inside The Sabbatical Journey field guide—and why it’s not a traditional book
How the new learning experience bridges the gap between content and coaching
How to use these tools with your board, team, or organization to normalize and implement sabbatical culture
What it really looks like to return from sabbatical reoriented, not just rested
The Sabbatical Journey Field Guide (Amazon) → https://a.co/d/haM9rSR
The Sabbatical Journey Learning Experience (Self-paced Digital Resource) → https://www.sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com/sabbaticaljourney
Free Whitepaper: Why Leaders Need Sabbaticals (with Harvard Research) → https://www.sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com/why-leaders-need-sabbaticals-harvard-research
Visit the Sabbatical Coaching Group → https://www.sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com
Call to Action:Buy Two Copies of The Sabbatical Journey — one for yourself, and one for the leader in your life who’s overwhelmed, burned out, or ready to step into a life-giving break from their work. And if you're curious about sabbatical but don't know where to start, head to the Learning Experience. It’s designed to meet you exactly where you are.
📩 Got questions or want to share your sabbatical story? Reach out through the contact form on the site — we’d love to hear from you.
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