In this conversation, Santosh Mahale shares his unique sabbatical journey, taking a break from a career he loves as a management consultant, to pursuing his passion for art and oil painting. He discusses the origins of his interest in painting, the decision to take a sabbatical, and the challenges and successes he faced along the way. Santosh emphasizes the importance of having clear goals, the need for balance in life, and the unexpected support he received from his international network. He also reflects on the creative process behind his artwork and offers valuable advice for those considering a sabbatical to pursue a creative passion.

Find Santosh and his art at these links:

https://santoshmahale.com/

https://www.instagram.com/santoshmahale.art/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/santoshmahale/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sabbatical Stories

01:15 Santosh's Journey: From Engineer to Artist

02:44 The Tipping Point: Why Take a Sabbatical?

07:01 Establishing an Art Style and First Exhibition

12:25 Navigating the Sabbatical Experience

15:06 Finding Balance in Life and Art

18:09 Expectations vs. Reality of a Sabbatical

27:32 Unexpected Success and Support

32:49 Top Tips for Taking a Sabbatical

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