The Sabbatical Journey: A field guide to prepare for, experience and reorient from a life-changing sabbatical

Sabbatical is one of the most transformative tools a leader can experience—if they know how to navigate it.In a culture of burnout, overwhelm, and constant complexity, The Sabbatical Journey is a practical field guide for leaders who know they need rest—but aren’t quite sure how to take it well.Drawing on years of experience coaching high-impact leaders in various roles—from executives, pastors, and entrepreneurs to nonprofit leaders—Alan Briggs offers a clear roadmap to help you prepare for, experience, and return from a life-changing sabbatical with greater health, fresh vision, and sustainable rhythms to help you live and lead well for the long haul.This isn’t a book full of theory or clichés. Inside, you’ll find real tools, proven frameworks, and honest stories from leaders who stepped away from the grind—and came back more grounded, more aligned, and more human.If you’re tired, stuck, or simply feeling off-course, this book will help you understand what a sabbatical is, why it matters, and how it can reshape your leadership—and your life. Read more