Reclaim Your Path – The Power of Sabbatical and Career Break

Are you feeling stuck in your career? Longing for a meaningful change, often demotivated and tired, perhaps even approaching burnout? Join the GrowthYears.com Online Event and explore how gap years and sabbaticals can be transformative tools for personal growth, career reinvention, and long-term well-being.

This interactive, online event is designed for professionals considering a break to recharge, redefine their goals, or simply reconnect with what truly matters. Whether you're planning your first sabbatical or seeking inspiration for a career pivot, this conference is your guide to making it a reality.

What You Can Expect

• Empowering Keynote: Tevi Legge, the founder and host of The Burnout Lab podcast, shares the power of intentional breaks and their role in professional and personal transformation.
• Engaging Panel Discussion: Join individuals currently navigating their gap year as they share real-time experiences, insights, and transformative journeys.
• Career Break Financial Planning: Cady North, a founder and personal finance expert at North Financial Advisors, shares strategies for budgeting, saving, and making your sabbatical financially feasible.
• Real-Life Success Stories: Discover how gap years have led to career pivots, personal reinventions, and new opportunities.

Live Q&A with Experts: Get your questions answered directly by speakers and GrowthYears coaches.

Designed for:

• Professionals feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in their careers.
• Individuals seeking personal or professional transformation.
• Anyone curious about gap years or sabbaticals as a tool for growth.

Why Attend?
This event offers a rare opportunity to learn from experts and real-life stories, gain actionable insights, and connect with like-minded individuals who value intentional growth. You’ll leave with the clarity, tools, and motivation to take your next step toward a more fulfilling path.

Reserve Your Spot Today and take advantage of the early bird rate and register for $25 by January 20. After that, ticket prices rise to $35.

Tevi Legge is the founder and host of , a platform dedicated to exploring burnout, recovery, and personal transformation. After an 18-year career in financial services, concluding as Vice President of Digital at a major Canadian bank, Tevi took a bold step to reimagine her professional journey during a transformative gap year. This led to the founding of The Burnout Lab and the development of burnout prevention and recovery workshops. Currently, as CEO of DNA* (Do Not Apply Inc.), Tevi helps tech talent land dream jobs with dream companies. Recognized with multiple accolades, including Canada’s Most Powerful Women (2019) and the UN's Top Innovator in Alberta, Tevi continues to inspire through her podcast and professional work while being a proud mom of three boys and wife to her supportive husband, Joe.

Cady North is the founder and CEO of and author of The Resiliency Effect and . After over a decade in corporate roles, an eight-month sabbatical inspired her to launch her own financial planning business in 2015, helping women achieve their dreams while building wealth.

A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Registered Life Planner®, Cady’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and Fortune Magazine. With an MBA from Georgetown University, she empowers clients to break free from hustle culture, embrace sabbaticals, and create fulfilling lives.

Is a self-proclaimed "Professional Quitter" with 25 years of experience in the Seattle tech industry. Throughout his career, he has held diverse roles such as Program Manager, Security Engineer, and Software Engineer, delivering customer-focused projects at scale. Currently, Colin is on his fourth sabbatical—a 400-day journey with his family across 26 countries. Each career break Colin has taken has not only rejuvenated him but also opened doors to more exciting opportunities upon his return, often with better compensation than his previous roles. Beyond his professional achievements, Colin is passionate about live concerts, photography, career coaching, mentoring, and embracing the joys of fatherhood.

With a strong foundation in mathematics and professional experience at a private equity fund and PlayStation, Liza took a transformative gap year that became the springboard for launching her own business. During this time, she not only honed her entrepreneurial vision but also developed strategic insights into financial planning and career transitions.

Now, Liza shares her journey of embracing a gap year and building a business, inspiring others to take bold steps toward their goals. She offers valuable advice on how to make career breaks achievable, stress-free, and a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

Aygul Novikova, founder and CEO of GrowthYears.com, is a visionary entrepreneur who empowers individuals to redefine their lives and careers through transformative experiences. With a business background and passion for personal growth, Aygul inspires others to embrace change, set meaningful goals, and create the futures they truly desire.

Nadia Eliseeva is a career strategist and personal development coach with extensive corporate leadership experience. She specializes in guiding individuals through career transitions, aligning their professional paths with personal values and aspirations to create fulfilling, impactful journeys.

Sara Shondrick is an executive coach and organizational psychologist with over 15 years of experience. She helps individuals and teams unlock their potential, build resilience, and achieve meaningful transformations through personalized coaching and practical strategies.

Al Vazquez, a transformational executive leadership coach and cancer survivor, has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. As an entrepreneur, he brings compassion and insight to his coaching, helping clients align with their values, overcome fear, and lead authentically with purpose.

Event Venue

Online