#028 The Realignment Pause | Lizette Spangenberg

Loading player...

Self-care, adventure, and realignment to purpose.

Episode 2 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from the rat-race.

In this episode, Dr. Lizette Spangenberg shares her experiences of taking two sabbaticals from work. The first sabbatical was for a month in 2017 to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and travel through Kenya and Tanzania. The second sabbatical was for three and a half months in 2022 after completing her PhD, during which she took a break from work, traveled, planned her wedding, and reflected on her career path. Lizette emphasises the importance of self-care and seeking professional help when needed. The interview also touches on her passion for design, healthcare, and helping others through her work.

8 Aug 2024 English South Africa Business · Management

Other recent episodes

#045 Lessons from Everest | Jeannette McGill

From the deepest mine to the highest mountain in the world. This is the third episode of the Powerful Women series of On Change, where we celebrate trail-blazing and visionary women who have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations, and have chosen to lead on their own terms. In this episode,…

7 Nov 32 min

#044 We need a new future | Carmen Murray

On shaping the future from the inside out. This is the second episode of the Powerful Women series of On Change, where we celebrate trail-blazing and visionary women who have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations, and have chosen to lead on their own terms. In this energetic and insightful episode,…

31 Oct 43 min

#043 We Need New Leaders | Charlotte Otter

Reputation, Authenticity, and a Radical Redesign of Leadership. This is the first episode of a brand-new season of On Change. In this series about Powerful Women, we celebrate trail-blazing and visionary women who have shattered glass ceilings, defied expectations and have chosen to lead on their own terms. In this…

9 Sep 31 min

#035 The Re-ignition Pause | Briony Liber

First Love Yourself. Episode 9 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work. In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to career and leadership coach Briony Liber about her sabbatical after 25 years in the corporate world. She took a sabbatical after experiencing burnout due to a…

28 Oct 2024 37 min

#042 Special Focus on Seasonality | Amy Martin

The Power of Rest: Embracing Cycles of Rest and Renewal. Episode 16 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work. In this last episode of the sabbatical series, Petro du Pisani interviews Amy Martin about her research on rest, renewal, and life’s natural cycles. Amy shares how…

26 Feb 30 min

All episodes