Bex Thomas spent 20 years in recruitment before an intentional career break became the catalyst for a portfolio career as a career transition coach, sabbatical coach, and podcast host of Sabbatical Stories.Bex explains her five-question framework for planning intentional career breaks: why you are taking the break, when to take it, where to go, who to spend time with, and who you want to become afterwards. She describes the financial planning behind extended breaks, including spending time in countries where Australian dollars stretch further. For experienced professionals sensing their current role no longer fits, Bex shares why the integration period after a sabbatical determines whether the break transforms your career or fades into a distant memory. She also covers how to negotiate leave when your company has no formal sabbatical policy and why most mid-career transitions turn out to be values realignment rather than seismic change. Bex describes her own prototyping journey through travel blogging, travel coaching, and travel writing before finding her fit in coaching and podcasting.Connect with Bex: website: bexthomas.com | LinkedIn: Bex ThomasWisepreneurs explores how independent professionals turn accumulated expertise into sustainable practice. Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlinswebsite https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneursDownloadsEmbodied Intelligence Self-AssessmentProfessional Reputation Audithttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/free-assessments/ Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get:Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guestsBonus wisdom straight from recent guest expertsMarketing tips to attract your ideal clientsProductivity hacks to streamline your independent businessAnd more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox!Don't miss out on these invaluable resourcesSubscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneurhttps://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter