From Doing to Being.
Episode 8 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks with Dr Zaheera Soomar about her transformative sabbatical after 20 years in the corporate world. Zaheera shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt, regaining a sense of purpose, and finding balance through reflection, adventure, and completing her doctoral thesis. She reflects on the importance of breaks, work-life alignment, and prioritising values as she prepares to re-enter the workforce with a renewed perspective.
This inspiring conversation emphasises the value of intentional pauses for self-discovery and long-term well-being. More about Petro du Pisani and On Change here · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts · Solid Gold Podcasts
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#034 The Transformative Break | Zaheera Soomar
#034 The Transformative Break | Zaheera Soomar
On Change with Petro du Pisani
Petro du Pisani is a dynamic South African leader whose career bridges the worlds of mining, change leadership, coaching, and storytelling. In the On Change podcast, Petro follows her curiosity to understand the many dimensions of change. Through candid conversations with innovators, leaders and everyday trailblazers she explores what it really means to navigate change, whether that’s career pivots, sabbaticals, reinvention, leadership breakthroughs or simply embracing a new chapter. The On Change podcast offers practical wisdom, personal stories and strategic insight for anyone ready to evolve with purpose.
Petro du Pisani is a dynamic South African leader whose career bridges the worlds of mining, change leadership, coaching, and storytelling. In the On Change podcast, Petro follows her curiosity to understand the many dimensions of change. Through candid conversations with innovators, leaders and everyday trailblazers she explores what it really means to navigate change, whether that’s career pivots, sabbaticals, reinvention, leadership breakthroughs or simply embracing a new chapter. The On Change podcast offers practical wisdom, personal stories and strategic insight for anyone ready to evolve with purpose.Listen on
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