In this inspiring episode of Sabbatical Stories, we’re joined by Lyndall Farley, a global expert in sabbaticals and the founder of Beyond a Break. With a passion for helping individuals and organisations embrace career breaks, Lyndall shares her remarkable journey from a thriving consulting career in a BIG4 firm to becoming a sabbatical coach.
Lyndall opens up about her eleven sabbaticals, including her life-changing experience in Antarctica, which became a pivotal moment in redefining her career and personal priorities. Together, we explore:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to episode 2
01:41 Meet Lyndall Farley: A Sabbatical Coach
03:35 The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals
09:29 Finding Confidence and Purpose
12:45 The Journey to Starting her own business Beyond a Break
19:57 The Myth of Overnight Success
22:03 Lessons from Past Sabbaticals
25:30 Designing Your Break with Intention
26:22 The Creation of BreakSpace
Guest bio: Lyndall is a global expert in sabbaticals and the founder of Beyond a Break, where she helps individuals and organisations harness the transformative power of extended time off. Having taken multiple sabbaticals herself, Lyndall is passionate about guiding others to design and implement meaningful breaks that rejuvenate, inspire, and drive long-term fulfilment. With a wealth of experience in coaching and consulting, she empowers professionals to reconnect with their purpose and return to work re-energised.
Lyndall is also the co-founder of Breakspace: the launchpad community for life-changing career breaks & sabbaticals.
Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Bex Thomas.
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