Artfully Mindful
Welcome to the w3 award-winning podcast, 'Artfully Mindful', hosted by D. R. (Don) Thompson. Don is a filmmaker, essayist, and playwright. He also teaches meditation because meditation has helped him understand life more deeply and be more effective as a creative. In addition to degrees in Film and Media Studies from UCLA, Don is certified to teach mindfulness meditation through UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center and Sounds True. He is also a founding partner with the Center for Mindful Business and a university professor and mentor. His website is: www.nextpixprods.com
Artfully Mindful
Embracing Change: A Sabbatical Journey
Kicking off 2025 with a whirlwind of changes, I, Don Thompson, bring you a podcast episode filled with personal insights and professional shifts. As we usher in a new presidency, the potential impacts on our administrative state—especially for those of us with family ties to government—are unknown and intriguing. This episode takes on a special significance as I announce my sabbatical from the podcast world to embrace a passion for teaching media and film courses in Washington DC and Maryland. It's a time of transition, reflection, and new adventures, and I'm deeply thankful for your unwavering support throughout this journey.
Curious about the growing trend of sabbaticals? Get ready to uncover insights from the Harvard Business Review as we explore this fascinating topic with the help of authors Kira Schabram, Matt Bloom, and DJ DiDonna. From the rising popularity of employer-offered sabbaticals to the independent options chosen by professionals, this discussion unveils the three types of sabbaticals and their benefits. Whether you're contemplating your own career break or just interested in the evolving workplace dynamics, this conversation promises to shed light on the purposeful pauses that can redefine careers and lives alike.
You can read the Harvard Business Review article referenced in the podcast here.
Music: Ty Simon - 'Lifted Spirits'
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