#032 The Thoughtful Time-Out | Gargi Mishra

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From overwork to self-care and career pivots.

Episode 6 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.

In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Dr Gargi Mishra about taking career breaks or sabbaticals.

Gargi shares her experience of taking an intentional break during the COVID-19 pandemic when she realized she was overworking and neglecting her family. During the break, she re-skilled herself and eventually pivoted to being a futurist.

She discusses the importance of planning finances, being patient for the right opportunity, setting boundaries between work and personal life, and practicing self-care habits like exercise and mindfulness.

When this episode was recorded, Gargi was on a mini-break seeking opportunities aligned with her interests in strategy, foresight, and academia.
23 Sep English South Africa Business · Management

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