159: Supporting Yourself as a New Parent in the Workplace with Rachel Morris
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Whether you\\u2019re preparing to go on maternity leave, you\\u2019re currently on leave, or you\\u2019re getting ready to return to work - it\\u2019s normal to feel a bit of overwhelm, or even panic. (But it doesn\\u2019t have to be that way, my love!)
Let\\u2019s talk about some of the best ways you can support yourself as a new parent in the workplace.\\xa0
In today\\u2019s episode, Rachel Morris, maternity coach and founding partner of Motion Learning, joins me to discuss parenting, the world of work, and how to mesh the two. We discuss navigating the 3 phases of becoming a new mother in the workplace, and the helpful & actionable tips you need to set yourself up for a successful return to work.\\xa0
Ready to treat this as a new start that will actually set you up for the lit-up career you dream of?
Let\\u2019s go to the show!
We dive into:
- The 3 phases of becoming a new parent in the workplace - and navigating them to set yourself up for success!
- Why Rachel suggests you treat your return to work as a new start
- Her TOP TIPS for staying in control of your career during your time off
- Cultural pressures around returning to work after having a baby
- Advice to help you make the case to get parental coaching in your workplace
- And more
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**Useful links**
- Connect with today\\u2019s guest and sponsor, Rachel Morris:
- Check out Rachel\\u2019s recent read: Dare to be Fair by Amanda Redman
- If you are ready to uplevel your career, get unstuck or you are simply ready to unlock those leadership time-management techniques then join us in my monthly career & leadership coaching program exclusively for women in tech:\\xa0https://www.tonicollis.com/academy\\xa0
- Catch the show notes, and more details about today\'s episode here: https://tonicollis.com/episode159
- Check us out on Youtube.
- Join the Leading Women in Tech community in Slack where we discuss all-the-things for women\\u2019s tech leadership, covering everything from early-career leadership to C-level executives.
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This episode was sponsored by our guest, Rachel. Thank you Rachel for helping to bring Leading Women in Tech to this community!
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