I am currently primarily out of the office for my second annual summer sabbatical until September.
Please note:
- I will not be participating in any new speaking engagements until September.
- I will be responding to any emails, potential client inquiries, and scheduling requests weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- I have muted email apps on my phone so I can actually disengage.
- Catch up calls, client check-ins, and other meetings are available on a very limited basis here: https://calendly.com/paulaedgaresq/summer-sabbatical-schedule-calls - Rules:
- Camera optional, Casual dress code encouraged!
- If the call is scheduled for 30 minutes but you only need 10 minutes, please let me know!
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation”. - Audre Lorde
During this time, I will be prioritizing some much needed time for self-care and re-focus in preparation for a busy Fall. I look forward to seeing you in person and virtually for keynotes, presentations, panels, retreats, and other engagements!
“Anyone looking to make a change in the world has to care for themselves. Engaging in self-care means that we can incorporate into our work, as activists, ways of acknowledging and hopefully, moving beyond trauma.” - Angela Davis
The past year (especially the first 6 months of 2022) have been very challenging in so many ways, especially while engaging in my role as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion speaker and consultant.
I encourage you to prioritize rest and self care this summer in any way that you can. To inform your decision, please check out the resources on self-care on my website.