
Career Break Compass
Laura Nguyen
“For those grappling with burnout and the uncertainties of recovery, this compass emerges as an indispensable guide, offering strategic insights that navigate the journey toward renewal and a purpose-driven future." —Dr. Tamara Beckford, Burnout Prevention Expert, and CEO of UR Caring Docs
Career Break Compass is for mid- to high-level executives who are high achievers and goal-oriented decision makers finding themselves losing momentum and drive from overwork, lack of work-life balance, emotional exhaustion, and more. By telling her own story, the author shows how after recognizing that she was burned out in her career, she decided to take a three-month break. Rather than just taking the time off, she planned that time, breaking it into four sections: Play, Pause, Plan, and Pursue. She felt it was essential first to take the time to disengage from work and spend time with her family in Play. For Pause, she spent time on her own to slow down, meditate, and work on herself. That got her ready to Plan, where she investigated her core values and how she could incorporate those into her career. Pursue prepared her to re-enter the workforce.
By interviewing others who have taken career breaks and sharing their stories, Laura gives readers a wide variety of options to take their own breaks–short or long. There are even a series of bite-sized break ideas for those who need a pause but don’t have the time or money to take off for three months.
Each chapter ends with questions for the reader that will help them thoughtfully plan a break that works for them. A QR code at the back of the book will lead readers to templates and worksheets online plus a developing community of like-minded people.
Duration - 5h 24m.
Author - Laura Nguyen.
Narrator - Laura Nguyen.
Published Date - Friday, 12 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Laura Nguyen ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
“For those grappling with burnout and the uncertainties of recovery, this compass emerges as an indispensable guide, offering strategic insights that navigate the journey toward renewal and a purpose-driven future." —Dr. Tamara Beckford, Burnout Prevention Expert, and CEO of UR Caring Docs Career Break Compass is for mid- to high-level executives who are high achievers and goal-oriented decision makers finding themselves losing momentum and drive from overwork, lack of work-life balance, emotional exhaustion, and more. By telling her own story, the author shows how after recognizing that she was burned out in her career, she decided to take a three-month break. Rather than just taking the time off, she planned that time, breaking it into four sections: Play, Pause, Plan, and Pursue. She felt it was essential first to take the time to disengage from work and spend time with her family in Play. For Pause, she spent time on her own to slow down, meditate, and work on herself. That got her ready to Plan, where she investigated her core values and how she could incorporate those into her career. Pursue prepared her to re-enter the workforce. By interviewing others who have taken career breaks and sharing their stories, Laura gives readers a wide variety of options to take their own breaks–short or long. There are even a series of bite-sized break ideas for those who need a pause but don’t have the time or money to take off for three months. Each chapter ends with questions for the reader that will help them thoughtfully plan a break that works for them. A QR code at the back of the book will lead readers to templates and worksheets online plus a developing community of like-minded people. Duration - 5h 24m. Author - Laura Nguyen. Narrator - Laura Nguyen. Published Date - Friday, 12 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Laura Nguyen ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:08
Dedication
Duration:00:00:20
Introduction
Duration:00:04:28
Chapter 1: Waypoint: How Did I Get Here?
Duration:00:16:21
Chapter 2: Learning the Ropes: Burnout 101
Duration:00:37:16
Chapter 3: Your Inner Compass
Duration:00:19:47
Chapter 4: Preparing for Rough Seas
Duration:00:15:54
Chapter 5: A Passage Plan
Duration:00:24:19
Chapter 6: Time to Board
Duration:00:22:27
Chapter 7: Sail Away, Sail Away
Duration:00:14:56
Chapter 8: Power of Play
Duration:00:31:06
Chapter 9: Power to Pause
Duration:00:43:04
Chapter 10: Wrestling with Your Sea Monster
Duration:00:09:11
Chapter 11: Plan to Empower
Duration:00:12:03
Chapter 12: Spyglass: Career Exploration
Duration:00:32:39
Chapter 13: Pursue: Moving Forward
Duration:00:27:44
Chapter 14: Take the Leap
Duration:00:04:13
Chapter 15: Be a New Kind of Leader
Duration:00:08:29
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:15