What it’s really like returning to work after parental leave
- S1E10
- 52:47
- December 16th 2024
Do you ever worry that starting a family will make you lose your edge? Do you wonder how you can balance raising a family with achieving your professional goals?
In this episode we dive deep into what it’s like returning to work after parental leave.
Jordan is joined by Clara Wilcox, Career Coach for parents and owner of The Balance Collective, and Claire Morgan, Head of Business Performance at ManpowerGroup Deutschland, to discuss the highs and lows of returning to work.
From flexible working, to role models in the workplace, and adapting to change in identity, this is an honest conversation that gives space to the realities of returning to work, particularly for women.
Tune in for advice on finding balance in this new stage of life from two women with different experiences of motherhood.
You can find out more about Clara and her work here, and you can find Claire Morgan on LinkedIn.
As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings - there may be a dream role just waiting for you!
PeopleFirst: The Young Careers Podcast
Entering the world of work can be scary; from facing imposter syndrome, to struggling with work life balance; it can feel like we’re the only ones who don’t have it all figured out.
But the PeopleFirst podcast is here to tell you something different. Brought to you by Brook Street, we digest the common issues that young people are facing in the world of work. From balancing remote work with wellbeing, to asking for a pay rise, to navigating painful career gaps, to neurodivergence at work - this is a space for open and honest conversations helping you to make positive changes.
In each episode, host Jordan Spry will chat to incredible guests to break down the issue at hand and make you feel less alone.