• I can’t do this forever: Pressing pause for an adult gap year with Kyle Ryan

  • Mar 6 2025
  • Duración: 41 m
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I can’t do this forever: Pressing pause for an adult gap year with Kyle Ryan

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  • In this episode, we sit down with Kyle as he shares his transformative journey of taking a career break to travel the world. What started as a spontaneous decision turned into a deeply reflective experience that reshaped his outlook on life, work, and personal growth.Kyle opens up about the motivations behind his decision, the challenges he faced during the transition, and the profound insights he gained through travel. From navigating mental health struggles to embracing uncertainty, his story is a testament to the power of stepping away to gain clarity.Together, we explore:Why Kyle took a leap and left his career to travelThe role of mental health in his decision and journeyHow travel broadened his perspective on life and workThe balance between planning and embracing flexibilityHow stepping outside of routine fosters resilience and adaptabilityThe challenges of returning from a career break and what comes nextWhy prioritizing mental well-being is key to sustainable successChapters00:00 Introduction to Adult Gap Years02:07 Kyle's Journey to a Career Break06:02 Planning for the Break09:58 The Importance of Travel14:02 Lessons Learned During Travel17:57 Self-Reflection and Support19:50 Reevaluating Work and Personal Growth22:52 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Judgment25:48 Navigating the Transition to a New Lifestyle29:00 Realizations from Global Travel32:14 Pushing Through Challenges36:12 Top Tips for Taking a Career BreakGuest bio: Kyle is an experienced leader in customer contact centres, operational strategy, and business transformation. With a strong background in financial services, he has led large teams to drive customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business growth in companies such as ING Australia and NAB. Kyle has worked at the intersection of customer experience and business operations, influencing change at all levels. After taking a well-earned career break, he now focuses on equipping leaders with the skills to thrive in customer-centric environments.As the Founder of The Frontline Leader, Kyle is dedicated to empowering frontline managers with the tools, strategies, and mindset to lead high-performing teams. His expertise spans:Contact centre leadership, overseeing large teams in lending, wealth, and hardship supportBusiness-wide transformation, aligning customer, business, and employee prioritiesStrategic decision-making, leveraging data and trends to optimize performanceConnect with Kyle on LinkedIn Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbaticalstoriespodcast or reach out on LinkedIn, I’m Bex Thomas.Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching: I’m a coach who supports individuals through pivotal moments of transition in both their personal and professional lives. I support those who are facing a crossroads to discover clarity. Working with you I empower you to invest in a future version of yourself that will make you proud. Through personalised coaching sessions and my signature career transition and sabbatical programs I aim to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for you to explore your values, strengths and goals. More importantly I coach you to intentionally design your next chapter by redefining what success looks like to you and then implementing it.Feel Good Getaways - https://feelgood-getaways.com/With special thanks to: Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine. Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EyKy53TsVFLJFZFyYzBZQ?si=HaCSIRCETS2uYB3LBLcrWAWebsite - https://joannacooke.co.ukYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/joannacookeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/joanna.cooke/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacookemusic/
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