159: Supporting Yourself as a New Parent in the Workplace with Rachel Morris

<p dir="ltr">Whether you’re preparing to go on maternity leave, you’re currently on leave, or you’re getting ready to return to work - it’s normal to feel a bit of overwhelm, or even panic. (But it doesn’t have to be that way, my love!)</p> <p dir="ltr">Let’s talk about some of the best ways you can support yourself as a new parent in the workplace. </p> <p dir="ltr">In today’s 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. </p> <p dir="ltr">Ready to treat this as a new start that will actually set you up for the lit-up career you dream of?</p> <p dir="ltr">Let’s go to the show!</p> <p dir="ltr">We dive into:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The 3 phases of becoming a new parent in the workplace - and navigating them to set yourself up for success!</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why Rachel suggests you treat your return to work as a new start</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Her TOP TIPS for staying in control of your career during your time off</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Cultural pressures around returning to work after having a baby</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Advice to help you make the case to get parental coaching in your workplace</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">And more</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">**Useful links**</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Connect with today’s guest and sponsor, Rachel Morris:</li> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "mailto:rachel@motionlearning.com">rachel@motionlearning.com</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmorrismotionlearning/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmorrismotionlearning/</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li dir="ltr" role="