Radical Sabbatical Consulting

In Transition? Let’s Find Your True Calling Together. 2025 is a powerful year to connect deeply with your life’s purpose. Paul Hamann’s 2024 was a year of profound change—leaving a job, taking a sabbatical, ending a relationship, and moving across the country—all driven by a quest for personal alignment. Along the way, he joined Radical Sabbatical Consulting, embracing a process that goes beyond conventional career guidance to focus on connecting professional endeavors with deeper values and aspirations. At Radical Sabbatical, we believe that transitions are not just about finding what’s next—they’re about rediscovering who you are and aligning your work with your true purpose. Paul’s journey from uncertainty to clarity is a testament to the transformative power of listening to your inner voice and taking bold steps toward fulfillment. Thank you, Paul, for allowing us to be part of your inspiring story. If you’re contemplating a change or seeking clarity on your career path, let’s explore together how your professional life can align more closely with your personal aspirations. #RadicalSabbatical #CareerTransformation #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife

What if balance isn’t something you find but something you become? Today, on the Spring Equinox, the earth stands in perfect balance—equal parts light and dark, a fleeting moment of harmony before the next cycle begins. Nature doesn’t force this equilibrium; it surrenders to it. In my work with clients, we explore this kind of balance—not as something to chase, but as something to embody. The mind organizes, strategizes, and seeks control. The heart expands, feels, and connects to deeper truth. When the two move together, life flows. Research from HeartMath Institute shows that when our heart and mind are in sync—a state called heart coherence—we experience more clarity, resilience, and ease. We step into alignment not through force, but through presence. So today, as nature reminds us how to balance, ask yourself: ?? Am I leading with my heart? ?? Can I allow my mind to follow rather than dictate? ?? What does surrendering to balance look like for me right now? Let this Equinox be a celebration—not just of the changing seasons, but of the rebirth within you. ???? hashtag #SpringEquinox #HeartCoherence #Balance #RadicalSabbatical

What if the real transformation isn’t in the next career move, but in how you meet this moment? One of the biggest lessons of a?Radical Sabbatical?is learning to stop gripping so tightly—to loosen the need for certainty and create space for something new. This is where?equanimity?comes in. ? Equanimity is the ability to stay steady in the face of change—to observe without grasping, to allow without resisting. It’s not about detaching or being passive. It’s about holding space for?all of it—uncertainty, transition, opportunity—without being hijacked by fear. In my work guiding leaders and high achievers through deep career and life pivots, I’ve seen that the most overlooked skill in transformation isn’t strategy—it’s?learning to hold steady before the breakthrough arrives. Cultivating equanimity starts with: ???Noticing reactivity—Where do you tighten, resist, or chase? ???Dropping the storyline—What happens when you stop feeding the mental narrative? ???Staying present with discomfort—Can you allow what’s here without rushing to fix it? True power isn’t about controlling the outcome. It’s about trusting the process. What would change for you if you stopped gripping and started trusting? ??? #RadicalSabbatical #Equanimity #CareerTransitions #InnerPower #MindfulLeadership

?? You don’t have to burn it all down to start fresh. ?? Major life pivots don’t always require a dramatic exit or a total reinvention. Sometimes, the most powerful transformations happen gradually, with intention. I know this because I coach ambitious professionals who feel called to a new path but don’t want to blow up everything they’ve built. Transitions don’t have to be all or nothing—there’s another way. Yet so many people think they have only two options: ? Stay stuck in what’s familiar. ? Walk away from everything overnight. The truth? You can start shifting into your next chapter before fully leaving the old one. ? Test-drive new passions before making them your full-time path. ? Make space for small experiments—consulting, learning, creating. ? Trust that slow change is still change. Some of the biggest transformations start with subtle shifts. A new habit, a different way of thinking, a small act of courage. Over time, they rewire your reality. ?? Have you ever transitioned into a new path gradually? What worked best for you? Drop a comment below! ?? #RadicalSabbatical #LifeTransitions #TrustTheProcess #AlignedAction

? You don’t need all the answers—just the courage to take the next step. ? Most people wait for clarity before they take action. But what if clarity only comes after you move? I know this firsthand—from my own radical sabbatical and from coaching high-achievers through deep life pivots. The unknown isn’t empty; it’s where your next path is forming. The question is: Can you trust before you see? ?? Trust that uncertainty is a space of creation, not chaos. ?? Trust that your intuition is guiding you, even when logic lags behind. ?? Trust that action—any action—creates momentum, even if it’s small. We’re taught to wait until we have a perfect plan. But real transformation happens when we trust what’s pulling us forward—even before the path is clear. ?? What’s one step you’re ready to take, even without all the answers? #RadicalSabbatical #TrustTheProcess #CourageousVision #LifePivots

? Change moves in cycles, not straight lines. Are you flowing with it or struggling against it? ? Transformation happens in a spiral. Unlike a straight path, growth moves in cycles—each turn bringing us back to familiar themes, but from a new perspective. With every rotation, we’re invited to strengthen what aligns, release what no longer serves, and trust the momentum pulling us forward. Let’s see where we all are in this moment. ?? #RadicalSabbatical #SpiralOfChange #CourageousVision #HeartCenteredLiving

??? Change isn’t a straight line—it’s a spiral. Are you resisting it or moving with it? ??? We are living through a spiral of transformation. With each cycle, strong bonds grow stronger, and weak bonds fall away. ?? What strengthens? Love, truth, alignment, connection. ?? What dissolves? Fear, control, power imbalances, outdated structures. If life feels like it’s pulling you in every direction, know this: you’re not falling apart—you’re shedding what no longer serves. The key is to anchor into your heart-mind connection. ? When your mind follows your heart, you move with the flow—not against it. ? When you trust love over fear, you become sovereign in your own energy. ? When you release control, you step into true power. The spiral doesn’t take you back—it takes you deeper. Let it strip away the noise, so you can hear what’s real. ?? Mantra for the moment: I am steady in change. I trust what strengthens, and I release what fades. #RadicalSabbatical #SpiralOfChange #FlowWithLife h/t Jamye Price

?? The world is shifting. Are you moving with it or resisting? ?? In times of change, the most powerful thing you can do isn’t to push harder or control more—it’s to?strengthen the bond between your heart and mind. ??The heart is infinite and timeless.?It connects you to yourself, to life, to love. ??The mind is a tool.?It helps you focus, imagine, and take aligned action. ??When the mind follows the heart, life flows. Feeling thrown off by the news? Overwhelmed by uncertainty??Return to grounded love.?Breathe, walk in nature, speak to yourself with kindness. Align with?trust, not control. Love, not fear. Change is constant.?Let go and let life move through you.?The stronger the bond with your heart’s truth, the more everything else falls away.?Empowered love is the most sovereign energy you can hold. A?Courageous Vision?is about seeing beyond the present moment, holding the frequency of change that seems impossible, and?envisioning love boldly—even when the future is uncertain. As Jamye Price says,?“Manifestation is a matter of resonance.” ???Mantra for the month:?My heart and mind manifest my courageous vision. Inspired by @JamyePrice’s February Energy Forecast. ?? #RadicalSabbatical #CourageousVision #HeartCenteredLiving #EmpoweredLove

What if freedom isn’t something you earn, but something you choose??? I didn’t always know this. For years, I thought “freedom” meant taking the occasional mental health day—visiting the beach or wandering the botanical gardens solo. Those moments felt rebellious, even luxurious. But then I saw others living differently—free in a way I hadn’t imagined. They weren’t waiting for a break; they built a life that?was?the break. They chose love, authenticity, and ease as their way of being. The truth? Life offers us the same choice: ? Struggle to be someone we’re not, or ? Step into who we already are, fully and joyfully. ?? Walking through the “eye of the needle” isn’t easy—it takes intention, a steady heart, and a singular focus on what feels true to your essence. But when you choose freedom, you?become?it. By example, you make it possible for others, too. ???Are you ready to choose love and freedom in your career and life? Let me help you create a life where your soul leads the way. #LifeTransformation #RadicalSabbatical #ChooseFreedom

Big life transitions don’t just happen in your mind ? —they start in your heart. ? Significant life shifts—those that redefine not just what we do but who we are—require more than strategy. They ask us to lead with love, presence, and courage. As Herminia Ibarra reminds us, “Being in transition is like losing the plot of your professional life. You need to diverge and delay, exploit and explore, and bridge and bond to find a new narrative thread.” ? From my own two-year sabbatical and coaching highly talented professionals, I’ve seen how pivotal these transitions can be. Tara Brach teaches us that true transformation begins with living from love: 1 -?Embrace What Truly Matters: Anchor yourself in what moves your heart. Let love guide your daily choices with presence, clarity, and passion for what truly matters. 2 -?Take Courage to Feel: Vulnerability takes courage, but it opens the door to healing and authenticity. Allow yourself to feel fully—your emotions are the path to deeper connection and inner peace. 3 -?See the Goodness in Others: Everyone carries beauty beneath their masks. Practice seeing the sacredness in those around you, fostering authentic relationships and mutual understanding. 4 -?Respond with Love: As John Paul Lederach describes it, “to glisten” is to be fully present with others in ways that help them shine into their deepest color, purpose, and wisdom. Let your presence reflect this commitment to compassion and connection. ? A Radical Sabbatical mindset teaches us to live these principles daily, transforming transitions into opportunities for growth and fulfillment. This isn’t just about pivoting a career—it’s about aligning your life with your heart’s deepest truths. If you’re considering significant changes in 2025, let’s explore how this mindset can help you create a meaningful and connected life. ? #RadicalSabbatical #LifeShift #Mindfulness #Leadership?