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by Katrina McGhee | Career Break and Sabbatical Coach
You’ve climbed the career ladder, but success at work no longer feels worth it. You’re questioning your path, but switching tracks, let alone stepping away to take a break, feels reckless. In this show, Katrina McGhee, career break and sabbatical coach and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies, shows high achievers how to take an intentional break, including deciding to quit or take a leave, planning, budgeting, using your time well, and returning to work (or reinventing entirely). Practical episodes, a fresh perspective, and real stories from people who took the leap themselves.
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- 2 days ago33 min
Protecting Your Time Off: How to Set Boundaries on Your Career Break
Episode 84 - Protecting Your Time Off: How to Set Boundaries on Your Career BreakWelcome to Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee, the show for high achievers who are feeling burned out, unfulfilled, and ready to dream big. In this episode, your co-hosts Katrina McGhee and James Hammond dive into the challenging reality of setting boundaries and protecting your time off when you are on a career break or sabbatical. When you take time off for yourself, friends and family often assume you have unlimited free time, leading to unexpected requests, caregiving duties, and pressure to fill your schedule.Katrina shares her raw, personal story of receiving a sudden call that her mother broke her wrist just as she was launching into a long-awaited trip to Australia, and how she navigated the intense emotional tension between family crisis and personal needs. Together, they break down a practical three-part framework to help you feel your ugly feelings, get clear on actual needs, establish your personal baseline, and set new expectations. Whether you are dealing with high-stakes family caretaking or everyday requests from friends, this episode gives you the tools to honor your boundaries, communicate effectively, and make your career break a true success.Enjoying the podcast?⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick 5-star review genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrina⏱️ Timestamps0:00 — Katrina asks about showing up authentically1:37 — James introduces boundaries and time off2:41 — Career breaks invite assumptions of availability3:16 — Katrina shares grief and career-break decision6:25 — Her mom’s fall disrupts travel plans8:12 — Katrina weighs canceling her trip9:50 — Client examples: favors, crises, guilt12:28 — “No” challenges people-pleasers13:45 — BreakSpace promotional segment14:38 — James on saying no15:12 — Katrina introduces her boundary-setting framework16:14 — Step one: feel your feelings16:46 — Step two: clarify the underlying need19:59 — Step three: establish your baseline22:06 — Ask your village for support22:38 — “Yes, but on my terms”25:50 — “No, but I can…” alternative27:04 — Practical self-care and caregiving strategies29:44 — Explain early: breaks aren’t free time30:15 — Set expectations; partner as teammate32:00 — Wrap-up, mom’s recovery, and sign-offReady to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love?🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - https://www.wingingitproductions.com
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Mastering the Art of Being Present on a Career Break
Episode 83 - Mastering the Art of Being Present on a Career BreakWelcome back to another episode! Katrina and James dive deep into one of the most vital yet overlooked skills for anyone taking a career break: being present. If you have spent months or years working hard, saving money, and planning your escape from burnout, the last thing you want to do is reach your break only to spend the entire time worrying about the future or reliving the past.In this episode, Katrina breaks down why our brains are naturally wired to pull us away from the current moment, how high achievers accidentally bring the corporate productivity hamster wheel onto their sabbatical, and why learning the art of being present is essential for true burnout recovery. You will learn actionable strategies split into "being" and "doing" practices—ranging from simple five-senses check-ins and gratitude brainstorms to carving out white space and taking the literal long way home. Whether you are currently on a career break, planning your future sabbatical, or simply looking to bring more peace and mindfulness into your daily life, this episode offers the exact mindset shift you need to make your small moments sweeter and your big moments better.If you are ready to design your own life-changing break, visit GoBreakSpace.com to explore Breakspace—our ultimate launchpad featuring courses, live coaching calls, expert-led masterclasses, and a global community of like-minded professionals.Enjoying the podcast?⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick 5-star review genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrina⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to career break presence 01:21 – Welcoming Katrina back from Australia 03:08 – The psychology of adult distraction 05:12 – Mental health and stress reduction 09:06 – Exploring the core being practices 13:03 – Chad's real-world productivity realization 16:29 – Actionable tools for active doing 19:33 – Taking the long way home 21:51 – Treating presence like a muscleReady to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love?🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - https://www.wingingitproductions.com
- 3 weeks ago57 min
How Quitting Corporate Life and Traveling the World Sparked a Career Break Movement on the Winging It Travel Podcast
Episode 82 - How Quitting Corporate Life and Traveling the World Sparked a Career Break Movement on the Winging It Travel PodcastEver wonder where it all began? In this special vault episode, we turn back the clock to the very first time Katrina McGhee appeared as a guest on James Hammond’s Winging It Travel Podcast—long before books, bestseller lists, or Taking a Career Break even existed. Join us as Katrina shares her raw, unfiltered story of hitting emotional rock bottom in her corporate career, saving $40,000 to quit her job, and embarking on a transformative 20-month solo journey across Colombia, Argentina, France, Italy, and Vietnam that changed her life forever.Listen to last week's episode where Katrina came on for a second time on Winging It to talk about her book deal, more career break chat and how she assessed the movement at that time.Episode 81 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7v0TvSGlIIA8tUtlCAicB0?si=q3bvOZW2RQec8Ul0UXBxZACheck out Winging It Travel Podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast/id1559489384https://open.spotify.com/show/6ruzP0SCwPEOIchzbl10P8?si=4d48800d19db4d6fEnjoying the podcast?⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick 5-star review genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrina⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Katrina’s introduction: Where it all began03:36 – From corporate life to a 20-month worldwide adventure08:43 – Feeling like an outsider and wanting to explore the world12:49 – Hitting rock bottom, planning a career break and saving $40,00018:28 – Planning a three-month road trip across the USA20:04 – Starting the international adventure in Colombia22:27 – First impressions of Medellín and Colombia’s incredible hospitality26:47 – Argentina, Buenos Aires and a missed Bitcoin opportunity32:12 – Late-night dinners and Argentine culture33:45 – France, food challenges and discovering Avignon37:57 – Getting lost in Italy and overcoming solo travel fears40:00 – Why Vietnam became one of Katrina’s favourite countries44:21 – Falling in love with Turkey and embracing the unexpected46:35 – Grief, difficult days and the emotional roller coaster of travel47:59 – What is the purpose of travel?49:03 – Dream destinations, favourite countries and places to live50:45 – Choosing one view for the rest of your life52:19 – How many countries has Katrina visited?53:41 – Adrenaline, fear of heights and ziplining in Costa Rica56:09 – Advice for anyone dreaming of taking a career break and travelling57:09 – Final thoughts: Why travel can help you fall in love with life againReady to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love?🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - https://www.wingingitproductions.com
- Oct 14, 202648 min
Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee Interview on the Winging It Travel Podcast
Episode 81 - Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee Interview on the Winging It Travel PodcastWelcome to Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGhee! In this episode, we share an interview that Katrina had on Winging It with host by James Hammond to revisit their journey since 2022, discuss the massive success of her best-selling book Taking a Career Break For Dummies, and dive deep into what it really takes to step away from the corporate grind.Whether you are trying to figure out if a break is right for you, figuring out how to manage your finances, or working up the courage to give your notice, Katrina shares personal anecdotes and practical frameworks to help high achievers find clarity.In this episode, we cover how an unexpected email from Wiley & Sons turned into a For Dummies book deal in under a year. We explore why the first three chapters of the book focus on giving yourself permission to prioritize your well-being. Katrina discusses the money mindset shift involving rethinking savings, diverting future-focused funds into present life utility, and paying off debt after a break. You will also hear practical tips on giving your notice with transparency, confidence, and leaving your job on great terms, followed by a look at managing the emotional transition back into routine during re-entry.Dreaming of your own career break or sabbatical? Head over to https://www.gobreakspace.com/join to join the Break Space community for courses, live coaching, and a global support network!Enjoying the podcast?⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick 5-star review genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrina⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction: The core message of the book as a "permission slip" 01:40 – Welcome back to the show: Catching up with Katrina McGhee on the success of her For Dummies book 06:31 – The behind-the-scenes reality of writing a book with strict publisher templates 11:32 – Part One: Deciding if a career break is right for you and overcoming objections 18:32 – Part Two: Planning your break, budgeting, and shifting your mindset around present-day spending23:57 – Break Space Community Spotlight 28:15 – Part Three: Sharing the news with your employer and giving your notice with confidence 37:04 – Part Four: Navigating your break, avoiding burnout, and slow travel 42:28 – Part Five: Exiting with grace, managing re-entry, and adjusting to routine 46:09 – Part Six: Decoding the classic For Dummies "Part of Tens" 47:09 – Where to find Taking a Career Break For Dummies Ready to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love?🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - https://www.wingingitproductions.com
- Oct 7, 202631 min
Announcing the BreakSpace Backstage Pass: Inside the Community with Katrina and Lyndall
Episode 80 - Announcing the BreakSpace Backstage Pass: Inside the Community with Katrina and LyndallIn this special crossover episode, Katrina welcomes special guest and business partner Lyndall Farley to announce the Breakspace Backstage Pass. The hosts introduce the podcast and dive into the inspiration behind creating a curated, two-hour immersive live event designed to open the doors to the Breakspace community.The conversation covers a high-level walkthrough of what attendees can expect, including an exploration of the nine-step career break journey that helps sabbatical-takers understand where they are and what step comes next. Katrina and Lyndall explain how to use the Purpose Matrix and build a powerful purpose statement to serve as an essential compass before and during time away.They also share a preview of joint drop-in coaching, detailing how expert guidance unlocks fast breakthroughs, cuts through surface-level stress, and normalizes the emotional challenges of career breaks. The hosts outline who will benefit most from the event—whether listeners are still exploring the idea, preparing for day one, or feeling lost midway through. Finally, they emphasize why attending live is crucial due to unrecorded confidential breakout rooms and coaching, and wrap up with details on launching from Australia, a first-time special pricing offer, and how to RSVP.Sign up here - https://www.gobreakspace.com/backstageEnjoying the podcast?⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick 5-star review genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrinaTimestamps00:00 Introduction to a Special Crossover Episode00:54 Show Intro and Welcome01:46 Announcing the Breakspace Backstage Pass06:05 High-Level Event Overview09:16 The 9-Step Career Break Journey12:13 The Purpose Matrix14:00 Mastering Your Purpose16:36 Inside Drop-In Coaching21:13 Who Is the Backstage Pass For?28:12 Why You Must Attend Live30:00 Bonus Reveals, Special Pricing, and Closing ThoughtsReady to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love?🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - https://www.wingingitproductions.com
- Sep 30, 202621 min
How to Evaluate a Career Break When You’re Close to FIRE
Episode 79 - How to Evaluate a Career Break When You’re Close to FIREAre you close to achieving your FIRE (Financially Independent, Retire Early) goals, but feeling completely burned out, exhausted, and ready to quit? You are not alone.In this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina, career break and sabbatical coach Katrina McGhee and producer James Hammond dive into the intersection of the FIRE community mindset and taking a purposeful career break. While saving aggressively and striving for financial freedom is admirable, many high-achievers fall into the trap of delaying their life until a future date that isn't guaranteed—sacrificing their health, youth, and experiences today.Tune in as we unpack how to look beyond a one-dimensional mathematical equation, weigh the 360-degree risks of not taking a break, and ensure your money serves your best life rather than holding you hostage.Key Takeaways:The Peak Earning vs. Peak Living Trap: Why focusing entirely on your accumulation phase can cause you to neglect the only years your body and energy are truly primed for adventure. Defining Freedom Now: How to build a financial cushion that allows you to make choices without money dictating your every move. The 360-Degree Risk Assessment: How to evaluate what is actually at stake if you don't take a break, versus just looking at the financial cost. The Power of Purpose & Themes: Why your brain needs something as concrete as a well-defined break plan to combat the fear of losing money.Enjoying the podcast?⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick 5-star review genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrina⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction: I’m Close to FIRE. Do I Keep Working or Take a Break? 01:00 – Welcome to Taking a Career Break with Katrina 01:44 – What is the FIRE Movement? Understanding Financial Independence and Freedom 04:21 – The Big Worry: Missing Out on Youth, Health, and Life Experiences 09:30 – The Real Problem: Your Peak Earning Years Are Also Your Peak Living Years 13:47 – Strategy #1: The Importance of Purpose Statements and Themes for Your Break15:45 – Strategy #2: Doing a 360-Degree Risk Assessment (What Happens If You Don't Take a Break?) 18:23 – Bonus Insight: The Value of Location-Independent, Laptop-Based Skills 20:37 – The Ultimate Analogy: "You’re Too Busy Driving to Stop for GasReady to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love?🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - https://www.wingingitproductions.com
- Sep 23, 202631 min
Hitting the Career Break Wall? Don't Fall For This Midpoint Trap
Episode 78 - Hitting the Career Break Wall? Don't Fall For This Midpoint TrapFeeling the urge to pack it in and go back to work right in the middle of your career break? You aren't alone. In this episode, Katrina McGhee and James Hammond dive deep into the hidden "trapdoor" that trips up high achievers around the midpoint of their break.Once the initial bucket list items and big adventures are checked off, a wave of discomfort, existential questioning, and the familiar urge for productivity can hit hard. Katrina breaks down why your brain panics when faced with spaciousness, the massive costs of returning to work too early, and a simple 3-step framework to help you push through the discomfort and completely transform your life.In this packed conversation, we explore why default living and decades of hustle culture trick your nervous system into believing that being busy equals being a good person. You will learn how to spot the early warning signs of the midpoint slump, why your brain desperately seeks the familiar comfort of a job, and how a former client successfully handled a sudden job offer without breaking the commitment she made to herself.To overcome this tricky phase, Katrina outlines her actionable, no-nonsense solution built around defining your core purpose and themes, establishing temporary targets, and creating a grounded morning routine. By leaning into structure and intention instead of defaulting back to autopilot, you give yourself the vital mental space needed to reshape your relationship with work and rest. Whether you are currently on a career break, planning a sabbatical, or dreaming of stepping away from burnout, this episode gives you the exact blueprint you need to master your time without regret.Enjoying the podcast?⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick 5-star review genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrinaTimestamps00:00 – Welcome to the show: What happens after the bucket list?02:00 – The Career Break Trapdoor: Why the midpoint is the danger zone04:15 – Should you pace your bucket list items or dive right in?08:50 – The painful spaciousness: Why your brain craves the comfort of a job12:20 – The uncomfortable questions you're trying to avoid16:00 – The true cost of returning to work too early19:00 – The alternative: Rethinking work, retirement, and default living21:40 – The 3-Step Framework to save your break: Purpose & Themes, Targets, and Morning Routines28:10 – Real-life coaching story: How a former client handled a sudden job offerReady to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love?🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - https://www.wingingitproductions.com
- Sep 16, 202622 min
Does a Career Break Mean You're Not Ambitious Anymore?
Episode 77 - Does a Career Break Mean You're Not Ambitious Anymore?Are you worried that stepping away from the daily grind means losing your edge? In this episode of Taking a Career Break, hosts Katrina McGhee (career break and sabbatical coach) and James Hammond tackle a heavy stigma: the idea that taking a career break or sabbatical means you are no longer ambitious.Inspired by recent client discussions and a viral Substack reflection titled "I lost my ambition in Europe," Katrina and James unpack the traditional, work-centric definition of ambition and why it often leads to burnout. They explore the difference between ambition and motivation, discuss the societal pressure to tie your self-worth to a corporate ladder, and offer a powerful reframe.Tune in to discover why taking a career break isn't a sign of laziness—it's the ultimate act of being ambitious about your life, your well-being, and living a truly rich existence.Enjoying the podcast?⭐ Follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode!💬 If the show has helped or inspired you, leaving a quick 5-star review genuinely makes a huge difference and helps more people discover the podcast.📲 And if you know someone feeling burned out, stuck in their career, or dreaming about taking a career break, share this episode with them — it might be exactly what they need to hear.❤️ Your support helps us continue creating honest conversations, practical advice, and inspiring stories for people ready to make a change.▶️ Watching on YouTube? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes and career break conversations - https://www.youtube.com/@TakingaCareerBreakwithKatrinaTimestamps00:00 – Introduction: How a Substack newsletter sparked this episode's debate on losing ambition.01:42 – Welcome to the Show: Setting the stage for high achievers feeling burned out and ready for a change.03:44 – Is Not Being Ambitious a Bold Statement? Exploring different definitions of ambition.05:08 – The "Lost My Ambition in Europe" Insight: Unpacking why high-achievers feel a shift during sabbaticals.08:11 – Ambition vs. Motivation: What does Miriam Webster say about the true meaning of ambition?10:17 – BreakSpace Announcement: Your launchpad for a life-changing career break.12:06 – Why We Default to Work-Centric Ambition: The primitive drive for safety, status, and financial reward.14:58 – Is Being Unambitious Bad? Challenging the societal stigma of being "lazy" or "not driven."18:42 – The Ultimate Reframe: Becoming ambitious about life and living well, rather than just a career.21:11 – Why Taking a Career Break is Actually Hugely Ambitious.22:02 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up.Ready to stop "running on empty" and start running toward a life you actually love?🫶🏼Join the BreakSpace community - www.gobreakspace.com🎁Order Katrina's book (w/ special bonus!) - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into career growth, work-life balance, and mental resilience.🎧Produced by Winging It Productions - https://www.wingingitproductions.com
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You’ve climbed the career ladder, but success at work no longer feels worth it. You’re questioning your path, but switching tracks, let alone stepping away to take a break, feels reckless. In this show, Katrina McGhee, career break and sabbatical coach and author of Taking a Career Break for Dummies, shows high achievers how to take an intentional break, including deciding to quit or take a leave, planning, budgeting, using your time well, and returning to work (or reinventing entirely). Practical episodes, a fresh perspective, and real stories from people who took the leap themselves.
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