Becoming You with Suzy Welch Be Not Afraid (Part I): “I Took a Sabbatical. Should I Hide That From Employers?”
Mar 10, 2026
A three-part series kickoff about fear, self-knowledge, and why people avoid truths about themselves. A listener’s sabbatical sparks a debate on resume transparency and framing time off as growth. Research on information avoidance and the value of authenticity in career choices are explored. Practical reasons to be honest about major life pauses are discussed.
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Self Knowledge Is The Basis For Flourishing
- Self-knowledge is the foundation for flourishing and growth.
- Suzy Welch argues everything good emerges from intimacy with your own story and deep, specific self-understanding.
Take Intentional Sabbaticals To Reassess
- Do take deliberate time to stop and reassess your values, aptitudes, and interests when you can't do that while working.
- Katie used a sabbatical for informational interviews, AI classes, and moving across the country to gain clarity.
We Avoid Truths That Threaten Our Self Image
- People often avoid self-relevant information when it threatens their self-image, a phenomenon called information avoidance.
- Suzy Welch cites research showing curiosity is conditional: we seek feedback only when we expect positive results.