Strategic Breaks for High Achievers
Reignite your spark without torching your success.
Career break and sabbatical coaching for corporate climbers stuck between the career they’ve built and the life they actually want to live.
When success starts to feel like a trap
You’ve done everything right.
But “right” stopped feeling good a long time ago.
You've crushed the milestones, earned the title and built an impressive life — but you can't shake the feeling that you're missing the whole point.
Ready for a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside?
Twice, Actually.
I've been exactly where you are. And I found a way out.
I'm Katrina McGhee — Master Certified Coach, career break strategist and the woman who walked away from not one but two financially successful careers to take two life-changing breaks.
Not because I was pushed out. Because I believed something better was possible — even when it terrified me. I know the money fears, the identity fears, and the crushing weight of giving up "good enough" for the hope of something better.
That lived experience is what makes my coaching different. And it's exactly why I can help you take this leap — even if it feels borderline impossible right now.
Intermission will make your break the best thing you've ever done —for your career and your life.
You want permission, a rock-solid plan and someone in your corner who's done it herself. The stakes are high. This break can change your life — let's make sure it's worth the leap of faith. Intermission is the best break insurance you'll find, with over 100 happy clients and counting.
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Every Intermission journey starts with the Break Strategy Intensive to build your Break Blueprint©, a personalized plan that anchors your entire break. You'll walk away with a clear purpose statement, guiding themes and a flexible structure to lead you through every stage of your break without overplanning. The kind of clarity that replaces "am I crazy for doing this?" with "I made a great decision."
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With three months of 1:1 coaching and 24/7 Marco Polo support, we do the inner work that most break support skips. We dismantle the guilt, the people-pleasing, and the belief that your worth is tied to your output. You'll stop performing for an audience that doesn't have to live with the consequences — and start making decisions based on what you actually want.
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This is where it all comes together. You don't just come back rested — you come back fundamentally changed. More alive than you've felt in years. You discover what lights you up, reconnect with parts of yourself you'd lost, and start making choices that actually feel good — not just look good. You stop living by rules you set at 25 and start building something that fits who you are right now. Healthier, braver, and a thousand shades brighter.
Not all breaks are created equal.
Whether you're seriously considering a break, deep in planning, or already on one right now — you want to make sure it really counts. Every service is built around the same core belief: a well-designed break doesn't just change your scenery. It changes you — from the inside out.
Break Strategy Intensive
You’ll gain powerful insight and clear next steps with my Break Blueprint© framework. Walk away with a purpose statement, effective reframes for the fears holding you back, and the confidence to talk about your break or take your next bold step — whatever that looks like for you.
The BreakSpace Community
Don't fly solo! BreakSpace is a global community for people at every stage of the break journey. Join us for self-paced courses, monthly coaching calls, expert masterclasses, and to connect with a crew of people who actually get it.
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What they’re saying…
“She asked me to think about what a miracle for my break and my life would look like — and within weeks it started coming true. After 3 months I could clearly see that I became the woman I wanted to be.”
“I was experiencing complete burnout at work, ongoing family conflicts, health issues, and more. I’m not sure where I would be today if I didn’t do it for myself. It’s the best investment I’ve ever made.”
“Katrina helped me realize I spent 20 years chasing a path I designed in my early twenties. I had never stopped to re-calibrate. Two months after our session, I’d left a role that no longer served me and applied for, interviewed and accepted my dream job!”
“Working with Katrina impacted the trajectory of my career and my life. Working with her is one of the most positive personal and professional decisions I ever made. I feel more myself than I have in at least 10 years.”
“My insides have changed as a result of working with Katrina. My life is so different from how it was before. Taking that sabbatical kicked off a really unexpected and far-reaching transformation across so many aspects of my life.”
“With her guidance and compassion and endless cheerleading, I came alive. Working with Katrina quite literally changed my life.”
But what would you actually do on a break?!
Your big question finally has a satisfying answer
Discover 45 of my clients’ best break experiences — from hiking Mordor to starting an animal sanctuary.
Consider this your permission to dream bigger.
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A career break and sabbatical blog with effective strategies for planning your break, navigating burnout recovery and building a life worth celebrating.
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