#036 Rest, Reset, and Recharge | Sas Wessels

On Change with Petro du Pisani

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

Chapters

1. Introduction and Background (00:01:00)

2. Reasons for taking the Career Break (00:02:47)

3. Planning and Preparation (00:04:02)

4. Reactions from Family and Friends (00:08:16)

5. Adjusting to the New Lifestyle (00:09:46)

6. Introspection and Self-Discovery (00:15:50)

7. Future Plans and Considerations (00:25:51)