Second Breaks

Beth Yarzab, career and fitness coach and creator of Career Fit Mom, shares insights and tips for women who are looking to return to work after extended maternity leave. 

 Highlights of Episode 72

• The most important (professional) concern for moms returning to work
• Three things to do and consider as you re-enter the workforce
• Networking tips while away on maternity leave
• Accommodating professional development, retaining or acquiring new skills while on leave
• How to address the “gap” in your resumé

Is there a way to know for sure that your decision to pursue a new career path is the right thing for you to do? We explore what’s really behind this question and discuss 3 things you can do to get comfortable with your decision.

Topics Discussed in Episode 71

• In the intro: How to plan for your career move and an invitation to join the Plan Your Pivot in 5 Days challenge
• The underlying beliefs and thoughts that drive our desire to get assurance about our career decision or choice
• The best way to get comfortable with your career choice
• Alternatives for evaluating your career choice, if the ‘best way’ isn’t feasible
• The most important thing to remember and to do!

 Highlights of Episode 70:

• How Meg Casebolt expanded her role and skillset by identifying new opportunities within the organization and raising her hand
• Starting a new career by leveraging her existing strengths in graphics design and understanding of the non-profit world
• Finding initial clients through her network and word-of-mouth
• The simplest way to understand SEO and why it’s so important in today’s world
• What’s exciting and unique opportunities in a digitally-connected world