#54 Big Time Off: Power of Sabbaticals Planned or Not | DJ DiDonna

October 8, 2026

DJ DiDonna defines a sabbatical as "intentional extended leave from your job." DJ is a Harvard Business School senior lecturer and the author of Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One, out now.Planning one, on leave, heading back, leaving to build something new, or facing a re-org you didn't…

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October 8, 2026

#54 Big Time Off: Power of Sabbaticals Planned or Not | DJ DiDonna

DJ DiDonna defines a sabbatical as “intentional extended leave from your job.” DJ is a Harvard Business School senior lecturer and the author of Big Time Off: The Transformative Power […] ... Read More

September 3, 2026

#53 The Lie: Too Old To Hire. Too Young To Retire. (How To Remember the Value You Bring)

“You are too old to hire and too young to retire.”That’s the line a friend used with Monique that sparked this week’s episode, recorded (as always) from the car. It’s […] ... Read More

August 20, 2026

#52 Emotional Journey of Career Disruption ft. Dr. Evan Fishman

PART 3 OF “NAVIGATING CAREER CHANGES”: This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the messy middle of career transitions, whether you’re contemplating leaving a job or grappling with identity […] ... Read More

August 18, 2026

#51 Leaving Money on the Table: How to Negotiate Your Exit
ft. KL Shaw

In this week’s episode of the Great Life Experiment, Monique interviewsKeri-Lynne (KL) Shaw who shares her journey from corporate CHRO to entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of proactive negotiation, understanding total […] ... Read More

August 13, 2026

#51 Leaving Money on the Table: How to Negotiate Your Exit
ft. KL Shaw

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