"You have a wise inner coach. My job is to help you transform this inherent wisdom and creativity into action and get your goals accomplished."

– Colleen Fitzgerald
President
Coaching Creates... LLC

“In early 2006, from January through April, I took a sabbatical. It was one of the wisest decisions I have ever made. It took my being away to realize I was addicted to activity, to the adrenaline kick that comes from being energetic, driven and ultimately stressed and spent. I’ve written an article about my sabbatical experiences in New Mexico and Wisconsin. I have also interviewed a number of people who have taken sabbaticals and spent the time learning to water ski, getting an advanced degree, hiking into mountains and simply hibernating. I’m happy to share with you what I’ve learned.”

Sabbatical Coaching

Sabbatical Coaching is a service I offer clients. I benefited from working with a coach prior to my time away. Sabbatical Coaching helps you:

Be clear about what you want to gain from your time away;
Prepare for time away, be it one month or one year, and see the 360 degree picture of how to get ready;
Manage your reentry. Knowing how to assimilate when you return and maintain the benefits of your time away takes some special insight.

I will be adding information to this page, so please keep checking in.

For now, if you’re wondering whether you too are an activity addict, download an Adrenaline Self Test here.

• Journal Sentinal Article: "The Value of Rest"
• View a recent interview I gave about sabbaticals here.