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The Sabbatical Journey Podcast

The Sabbatical Journey Podcast

著者： Sabbatical Coaching Group
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Most leaders know they need rest. Very few know how to take it well.

The Sabbatical Journey podcast exists to change that. Hosted by Alan Briggs, founder of Sabbatical Coaching Group and one of the most trusted sabbatical coaches in the country, this show gives leaders the practical wisdom, honest guidance, and real stories they need to prepare for, experience, and reorient from a life-changing sabbatical.

Alan has personally walked through three sabbaticals and has coached hundreds of leaders through every phase of the journey. He knows what burnout actually feels like. He knows what the thaw process does to a leader. And he knows what's waiting on the other side when a sabbatical is received well.

This podcast follows the same framework Alan uses with every leader he coaches. Demystify. Prepare. Experience. Reorient. Whether you're exploring sabbatical for the first time, actively preparing for one, or trying to make the most of what you discovered while you were away, there's an episode here for exactly where you are.

Sabbatical isn't a vacation. It isn't a reward. It isn't something you earn after enough years of hard work.

It's a gift. And this podcast will show you how to receive it.

New episodes drop every two weeks. Subscribe so you never miss one.

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  • How to Actually Plan a Sabbatical That Works

    How to Actually Plan a Sabbatical That Works
    2026/06/30
    Most leaders walk into sabbatical with a vague idea and a hope. They imagine they'll figure it out as they go. A few weeks in, they realize each day is bleeding into the next, the time is slipping away, and they're not entirely sure what they're doing with it. The leaders who walk out of sabbatical transformed do something different. They build a plan. Not a rigid, hour-by-hour itinerary. A framework. Part structure, part freedom. Enough order to give the time shape, enough space to let the rest actually land. In this episode, Alan Briggs walks through five practical blocks every sabbatical plan needs and shows you how to sketch yours out on a single piece of paper. Who this episode is for If you're getting closer to your sabbatical and starting to realize "I'll figure it out as I go" isn't a plan. If you've blocked the time off but you have no idea what to actually do with it. If you're worried you'll get a few weeks in and feel bored, restless, or guilty. If you've already started planning and want a clear framework to test it against. This one is for you. What you'll take away The sabbatical philosophy that separates a transformative experience from a forgettable one: part structure, part freedomWhy detox week comes first, what it should actually look like, and why sweatpants and your own couch beat a beach in week oneA clear timeline structure you can draw in your journal today, from the 50% week before your sabbatical to the 50% week as you returnThe five blocks every sabbatical plan needs: something for you, something for your spouse, something for the two of you, something for your family, and something for your soulWhy co-designing this with your spouse changes everything, and how to push past the "this is your sabbatical, you decide" responseThe thaw process every leader experiences and why your soul shows up freshest at the very end (which is exactly why reflection time belongs at the back)How to plan a re-entry that doesn't undo everything your sabbatical just gave you Quotes worth sitting with "This does not have to be exotic. This does not have to be expensive." "Usually the most restorative stuff is the cheapest stuff." "Your soul tends to be freshest at the very end of the sabbatical." "We want you to come back ready to risk some new things based on what God revealed during your sabbatical." "Your heart and soul need time between these. Try to space them out." Reflection questions If you sketched out your sabbatical timeline today, where would the gaps be? What's missing that you haven't given yourself permission to plan for? What does your spouse actually want from this season, and have you asked them yet? What kind of reflection space have you built in at the end of your sabbatical to capture what God is showing you, before you walk back into work? Resources The Sabbatical Journey by Alan Briggs is the field guide that turns this conversation into a full process, including the timeline structure, coaching questions, and reflection prompts referenced in this episode. Available on Amazon and through Barnes & Noble online. The Sabbatical Journey self-paced coaching journey walks you through the planning process at your own pace, with video sessions from Alan and the SCG team. If you want to talk through your specific plan with someone who's walked dozens of leaders through this, book a free sabbatical clarity call. It's a real conversation about where you are and what your next step looks like. Find all three at sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com.
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    18 分
  • The 5 Areas That Make or Break Your Sabbatical (And They All Happen Before It Begins)

    The 5 Areas That Make or Break Your Sabbatical (And They All Happen Before It Begins)
    2026/06/16
    When most people picture a sabbatical, they picture the destination. The beach. The trail. The cabin in the woods. The Instagram-worthy moment in front of the Alps. The leaders who actually come back from sabbatical transformed will tell you something different. The destination doesn't make the sabbatical. The preparation does. The work you do in the months before stepping away is what separates a season that changes you from a season that quietly disappoints you. In this episode, Alan Briggs walks through five specific areas every leader needs to prepare. Skip any one of them, and the gap between what you hoped for and what you actually experience starts to grow. Prepare them well, and you walk into your sabbatical clear, free, and ready for what God wants to do. Who this episode is for If you're sabbatical-curious and starting to wonder what the work actually looks like. If you've been quietly planning a sabbatical and you're starting to feel the weight of everything you need to figure out before you can leave. If you've been promised a sabbatical by your organization and you don't want to waste it. If you're months or weeks away and you're starting to wonder whether you've prepared the right things. This one is for you. What you'll take away Why preparation, not the destination, is what determines whether a sabbatical actually transforms youThe five areas every leader must prepare: your heart, your schedule, your family, your mind, and your teamThe identity work most leaders skip and pay for later, including the honest question of what you'll actually miss about being away from workHow to co-design your sabbatical with your spouse so it isn't something they tolerate from the sidelines, but something they're invested in alongside youWhy your team gaining new leadership capacity while you're away is one of the most overlooked benefits of sabbatical, and how to set them up for itWhat kind of reading, learning, and rest your mind actually needs (hint: not a stack of leadership books)The communication plan that lets your organization handle your absence with clarity, confidence, and even prideA practical action step that turns all five areas into one simple timeline you can start drafting today Quotes worth sitting with "The hard work is in the preparation." "Sabbatical is a gift, but it comes with the responsibility to steward it well." "Your team will develop new leadership capacity because you're away." "This does not have to be exotic, and it does not have to be expensive to be incredible." "Whether you're 18 months out, 18 weeks out, or 18 days out, you've got some preparation work to do." Reflection questions If you were honest with yourself, which of the five areas (heart, schedule, family, mind, or team) are you most likely to under-prepare? What does that reveal? What do you think you'll actually miss about your work when you step away, and what does that tell you about where your identity is right now? Who on your team has been quietly ready to carry more, and what would it look like to use your sabbatical to give them that opportunity? Resources The Sabbatical Journey by Alan Briggs is the field guide that turns this conversation into a full process. It includes the coaching questions, the communication plan, and the timeline structure Alan references in this episode. Available on Amazon and through Barnes & Noble online. The Sabbatical Journey self-paced coaching experience walks you through our entire coaching process on your own timeline, with video sessions from Alan and the SCG team built around the same five areas. If you want to talk through where you are and what your next step looks like, book a free sabbatical clarity call. It's a real conversation, not a sales pitch. Find all three at sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com.
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    23 分
  • What to Actually Do With a Sabbatical: The Six Things Every One Needs

    What to Actually Do With a Sabbatical: The Six Things Every One Needs
    2026/06/09
    What if you stepped away from work. Not for a week. Long enough that the constant hum finally goes quiet. Long enough that you stop reaching for your phone. Long enough to remember what you used to love doing before life filled up. For most leaders, that idea creates two reactions at once: deep longing, and total panic. Longing for the rest. Panic at the thought of an open stretch of time and no clear sense of what to do with it. That's the gap this episode fills. Alan Briggs walks through the six elements that turn a sabbatical from "extended time off" into something that actually changes how you lead, how you live, and who you are when you come back. If you've ever quietly wondered whether you need a sabbatical, or wondered what one would even look like, this is the conversation that makes it concrete. Who this episode is for If you've never seriously considered a sabbatical but the word keeps catching your attention. If you know you're running on fumes and you're starting to wonder if a vacation isn't going to be enough this time. If you're a pastor, executive, or leader and the idea of stepping away for an extended season sounds amazing and impossible in equal measure. If you've already started planning a sabbatical and you're stuck on the "but what would I actually do" question. This one is for you. What you'll take away The six elements that shape a meaningful sabbatical (recreation, rest, reconnection, relocation, relationships, and resources) and why missing any one of them leaves the experience hollowWhy the projects and hobbies you take on during sabbatical have to be a "get to," never a "have to," and how to tell the differenceWhat rest really means in this context, and why it's not just sitting on the couchThe kind of reconnection with God and with people that most leaders haven't experienced in years, the kind with no agenda and no outcomeWhy relocation doesn't require a plane ticket, and how even a 30-minute drive can shift your perspectiveHow to make a "get-to" relationships list (instead of a "have-to" list of donors, clients, or congregants) and use sabbatical as the rare invitation to actually call your people inA practical look at what sabbatical actually costs and the resources that make or break the experience, including why most leaders shouldn't attempt this without a coach Quotes worth sitting with "Make sure it's a get-to, not a have-to." "Change of pace plus change of place equals change of perspective." "You don't have to have an extravagant sabbatical for it to be an amazing sabbatical." "Sabbatical coaching isn't an expense. It's an investment." Reflection questions If you had an extended stretch with no work obligations, what's the first thing that would come up in you (excitement, anxiety, guilt, all three)? What does that reveal about where you are right now? What's the difference, in your own life, between rest you've earned and rest you've actually received? If you were honest about your current pace, how long could you sustain it before something has to give? Resources The Sabbatical Journey by Alan Briggs is the field guide that turns this conversation into a full process. It walks you through every element you heard about in this episode, with space to write, plan, and prepare. Available on Amazon and through Barnes & Noble online. The Sabbatical Journey self-paced coaching journey takes you through the same framework Alan uses with the leaders he coaches, with video sessions you can move through on your own timeline. If you want to talk through what a sabbatical could look like in your life, book a free sabbatical clarity call. It's a real conversation about where you are and what might be next. Find all three at sabbaticalcoachinggroup.com.
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    20 分
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