Moving from a fear mindset to a world of opportunity.
Episode 10 of a series of podcasts on taking conscious breaks from work.
In this episode, Petro du Pisani speaks to Sas Wessels, a seasoned mechanical engineer and business improvement professional in the mining industry, about his recent sabbatical from corporate life.
After years of facing numerous company restructures, Sas shares what led him to take this intentional break, including his initial fears around financial security and the planning that went into it.
He describes how the sabbatical is allowing him to explore options like consulting, further studies, and personal passions, shifting his mindset from fear to opportunity. Sas reflects on the transformative impact the experience had on his work-life balance and priorities. More about Petro du Pisani and On Change here · Connect with Petro · Solid Gold Podcasts · Solid Gold Podcasts
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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