A month, 3000km, and a van - an excellent combo! I've just returned from a road trip around Tasmania and I have to say, completely disconnecting from work was exactly what I needed. 😊
For the first time in literally decades, I properly switched off. No meetings, no deadlines, no LinkedIn scrolling - just winding roads, delicious food & drinks, stunning views, friendly locals, numerous wildlife sightings and even a night under the Aurora Australis!
Somewhere along the way, I finally felt like myself again (and realised how much I'd missed her). It struck me that I haven’t had this kind of clear mental space in years. Between family, work, studying, pandemic and life in general, I’d been running on empty for far too long without noticing. Now I feel recharged, full of ideas, and ready to think about the next chapter. 🥳
I don’t have a clear view on what that looks like just yet, and that's 100% fine. My career has spanned business, IT and digital, consulting, leadership, strategy, delivery and operations. It's quite a diverse mix, and it's fair to say the last couple of years haven’t quite gone to plan, but I’m lucky now to have the time to find a next step that really fits.
In the meantime, I'm playing around with some ideas I had on the road, doing a bit of consulting and a bit of volunteer work, and spending some quality time with my puppy (who was not impressed by my absence but was very pleased by my return). I'd love to hear how others have navigated life moments like this, or talk about hashtag#VanLife if you're interested in a trip like this, or chat about any interesting opportunities. Feel free to get in touch - I’m always up for coffee and a chat! 🚐🌏☕
Trip photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genxnomad.au
