The Jump Moment
What does it take to go from dreaming to doing?
The Jump Moment.
Every creative who’s made the leap to freelance has had a Jump Moment. Sometimes it’s a bold, unmistakable event. Other times, it sneaks up slowly, shaped by life’s circumstances or a quiet realization.
And if you’re dreaming of turning your creative hobby into a business, chances are you’re searching for that moment, wondering, “Is now the time to jump?”
In each episode, I sit down with creatives and entrepreneurs to explore their Jump Moment—the fears they faced, the courage it took, and the lessons they learned along the way.
These stories will inspire you, show you that you’re not alone, and give you the tools and confidence to take your next step.
Your Jump Moment might be just around the corner. Let’s get you ready for it.
The Jump Moment
High Performance without Burnout | with Frank and Sabrina Szabo
Many believe that burnout is just about overworking. But in many cases, burnout actually stems from being underutilized.
In this episode of The Jump Moment, I talk with Frank and Sabrina Szabo, founders of /chaynj/ (pronounced “Change”), a coaching business dedicated to helping high performers prevent and recover from burnout. We discuss the dangers of tying your identity to performance, the fears and transferable skills involved in making the jump to freelance, and the critical role of community in sustaining your business.
Episode Highlights:
- Burnout is often about underutilization rather than overwork
- High performance can be healthy with the right rhythms
- The tension of finding transferable skills when leaving a long career
- Why fear is natural (and even helpful) when starting something new
- Community as both protection against burnout and fuel for freelancing
About Frank and Sabrina Szabo:
Frank and Sabrina Szabo are partners in life and co-founders of /chAYnj/, a coaching practice focused on those who operate under constant emotional demand and high responsibility. As a Hungarian-Brazilian team, they bring cultural depth, grounded presence, and hard-earned insight to their work. Their coaching supports individuals who hold it all together at the office, at home, and often in silence. Because they understand the weight of that role firsthand, they help clients recover clarity, agency, and a sense of self.
Sabrina is a leadership coach, educator, and ICF Foundation Ambassador. She currently pursues a PhD in Intercultural Education and holds a Master’s in Global Leadership. Frank is a high-performance coach and author who has spent over twenty years supporting Olympic athletes and pressure-tested teams. In addition, he holds certifications in EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360. Both Frank and Sabrina are ICF Professional Certified Coaches. Together, they remain committed to making emotional well-being both practical and deeply personal.
If you feel like you've been holding it together while quietly burning out, check out the Own Your Shift program. This 12-week experience supports people who carry a lot and need more than just rest. We help rebuild emotional capacity, sharpen focus, and restore a sense of self through one-on-one coaching, clear structure, and measurable progress. We run the program only three times a year with six participants each time because we prioritize deep, personal support. This work comes from our own lived experience with burnout, and we’re deeply committed to helping others find steadiness again. If you're ready to stop bracing through the day and start living with more presence, they can learn more at chaynj.com.
Connect with Frank and Sabrina:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaynj/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaynj_lead/
Website: chaynj.com
Frank's Book: https://amzn.to/4mwnzh4
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