Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee Interview on the Winging It Travel Podcast

<p><strong>Episode 80 - Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee Interview on the Winging It Travel Podcast</strong></p><p>Welcome to Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee! In this episode, we share an interview that Katrina had on Winging It with host by James Hammond to revisit their journey since 2022, discuss the massive success of her best-selling book Taking a Career Break For Dummies, and dive deep into what it really takes to step away from the corporate grind.</p><p>Whether you are trying to figure out if a break is right for you, figuring out how to manage your finances, or working up the courage to give your notice, Katrina shares personal anecdotes and practical frameworks to help high achievers find clarity.</p><p>In this episode, we cover how an unexpected email from Wiley &amp; Sons turned into a For Dummies book deal in under a year. </p><p>We explore why the first three chapters of the book focus on giving yourself permission to prioritize your well-being. </p><p>Katrina discusses the money mindset shift involving rethinking savings, diverting future-focused funds into present life utility, and paying off debt after a break. </p><p>You will also hear practical tips on giving your notice with transparency, confidence, and leaving your job on great terms, followed by a look at managing the emotional transition back into routine during re-entry.</p><p>Dreaming of your own career break or sabbatical? Head over to <a href="https://www.gobreakspace.com/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.gobreakspace.com/join</a> to join the Break Space community for courses, live coaching, and a global support network!</p><p><strong>Enjoying the podcast?</strong></p><p>⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!</p><p>💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick <strong>5-star review</strong> genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.</p><p>📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.</p><p>❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.</p><p>▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to <strong>like, subscribe, and turn on notifications</strong> so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - <a href="htt