Why Kids Don't Have To Mark the End of Your Career—They Might Just Be the Start!

Work It Like A Mum

If you’re worried that having kids might spell the end of your career, then this episode of the Work It Like A Mum podcast is the wake-up call you need as we chat with dynamic HR powerhouse Kat Gilbert, who after 8 years as a stay-at-home mum launched a brand new HR career!
In This Episode:

• From PA to HR Powerhouse: Hear Kat's pre-kids career journey, her fulfilling yet challenging life as a PA, and the serendipitous shift that led her to find her passion in HR.
• Embracing New Chapters: Discover how Kat reinvented her professional identity, using her break as a stay-at-home mum to realign her career aspirations and skills.
• Strategic Career Pivoting: Learn about Kat's strategic moves within her company, transitioning from a personal assistant role to a position in her dream HR role, fueled by her proactive approach and support from her forward-thinking boss.
• The Balancing Act: Kat shares how she balances her professional growth with her role as a mum, highlighting flexible work arrangements and the support systems that make it possible.
• Inspirational Takeaways: Kat discusses the importance of being a role model for her children, showing them that learning and personal development don’t stop at school but are lifelong processes.

Why You Should Listen: If you're a parent worrying that having kids might stall your career or contemplating a significant career shift post-children, this episode is a must-listen. Kat's story is not just about career transformation; it's about personal resilience, strategic planning, and the joy of finding your true calling at any stage of life.
Show Links:
Connect with Kat Gilbert on LinkedIn
Connect with your host, Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn
Visit the Vestd website

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Chapter

1. Why Kids Don't Have To Mark the End of Your Career—They Might Just Be the Start! (00:00:00)

2. Reviving Careers After Children (00:00:01)

3. Balancing Work and Family Roles (00:11:46)

4. Navigating Career Growth After Parenthood (00:18:50)