Sabbatical should be a norm! Co-founders conversation Aygul and Nadia

Описание: Welcome to GrowthYears!

🎦 In this episode, co-founders Aygul Novikova and Nadia Eliseeva sit down for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the why behind GrowthYears.

What started as a shared vision during their own career transitions has now grown into a platform that supports professionals in taking meaningful breaks, rethinking success, and designing life on their own terms.
In this video, Aygul and Nadia reflect on their personal journeys, what burnout taught them, and why now is the time for a more human-centered approach to work and life.

🎯 What You'll Learn:
Why sabbaticals are more than just “time off”
How GrowthYears is helping professionals realign with their purpose
The personal stories behind launching a mission-driven platform

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⏱ Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro: Welcome
01:12 – How the idea for GrowthYears was born
04:30 – Aygul’s story: burnout, reflection, and the gap year
08:05 – Nadia’s journey: reinvention after a career in corporate
11:20 – Why the world needs new role models for rest and realignment
15:00 – What GrowthYears is really about
17:45 – The sabbatical stigma—and why it’s changing
21:00 – Designing a new definition of success
24:10 – For whom we built this platform
27:00 – The future of GrowthYears

📢 Join the Conversation:Have you ever taken a break that changed your life? Share your story in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you.

Stay Connected:
🌐 Website: https://growthyears.com
📷 Instagram: @growthyears

Are you an HR professional dealing with Employee Burnouts? Join our HR Round Table on June 13, 2025 for an honest and open discussion:
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🌏 GrowthYears.com is a personal development platform that supports individuals in structuring, planning, and executing on their sabbatical - or, as we call it, their Growth Year. From working on your goals with a coach to pitching the idea to your management; from financial planning to integrating back into employment, we are there to support you on your journey.

Thank you for being part of the GrowthYears journey. Let’s grow with intention—together.