Episode 45: Motherhood is Leadership Experience
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My guest, Shafali Hill and I discuss how motherhood is leadership experience that translates into the workplace.
Shafali shares her journey of becoming a mother and the different lessons she learned along the way. She discusses how qualities and skills developed in motherhood, such as learning to ruthless prioritization of time to maximize impact. She also discusses adaptability, and empathy.
Shafali also emphasizes three points. First, the importance of planning, second, getting the help you need in different areas, and third, letting go of perfectionism as a working mother. The conversation highlights the challenges and joys of balancing motherhood.
Finally, she gives the relatable analogy that at times, working motherhood feels like running through an obstacle course that after time and practice, you become stronger and are better navigate!
Warning: You may crave craisins after this episode.
Three Main Takeaways
1. Motherhood teaches valuable skills that can be applied to leadership roles in the workplace, such as prioritization, adaptability, and empathy.
2. Seek help and support to alleviate the juggling act of motherhood and work responsibilities.
3. Let go of perfectionism and focus on what truly matters in order to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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