As working moms it’s hard to find any time to build your own support network. Between kids needs and activities, finding people to lean on can seem like an insurmountable task you just don’t have time for. But on today’s episode, you’ll hear from my guest Michelle Pecak, as she explains how we’re too busy NOT to have a tribe and a village to lean on - and how networking can create unexpected joy and friendships. 

We're covering a variety of topics on today's show:

*Managing career transitions

*How to build your own community of working moms

*Insight on picking efforts that align with your purpose in order to increase joy

*Why saying "yes" isn't always a bad thing

Connect with Michelle on Linked in here.

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As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]. 

If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 

Life doesn't always go the way we plan it...especially when kids are involved. They have their own agenda, timelines and priorities. 

When stress causes you to snap, how do you reset? 

In this episode, we're going to talk about stress! We all have it, but we don't always talk about it. As working moms, we're pulled in a variety of different angles. But sometimes it's easier to talk about the beautiful parts of motherhood than the raw and real. Yet, the not-so-pinterest-worthy moments are where we find the support we need and the strength to move forward.

In today's show, you'll find three steps to resetting after losing your cool. You're not alone, and it happens to all of us. Take control of what you do next, to set yourself up for a better situation next time!

As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]. 

If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 

Did you take a career break to raise your kids, and find yourself ready to return to the workforce?

Are you questioning how to find a company that truly values family?

Are you wondering if it's possible to find a dream job while still being a present mom?

OR...

Are you currently in a job today, but are considering a move to a new company or an entirely new career?

If you answered yes to any of these questions....then this episode is for you! I'll be talking with Katie Churchill, Managing Partner at Spectrum Recruiting, as we unpack strategies for transitioning from stay at home mom to career working mom. 

For listeners who are already in the workforce but on the cusp of transitioning to a new company, Katie will also give practical advice on how women can ensure their next move is to a family-first company. Her perspective as a recruiter provides invaluable insight to all moms looking for a career change. 

Connect With Katie:

As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]. 

If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 

As babies and toddlers, our kids depend on us for everything. From providing food to carrying them around on our hip, our role as a mother is heavily invested in doing so many things for our kids. Before we realize it, though, these babies grow up, and there's a world of opportunity to begin letting them take the lead in certain areas that can reduce our stress and workload at home.

In today's episode, we're talking about the concept of transitioning from "living for our kids" to "living with them" - and experiencing life together. This shift of our mindset, particularly for working moms, can free us from obligations that aren't always necessary as children grow older and need to explore a new level of independence.The concept of living with our children, can begin to free you from working mom guilt we often feel. It can reduce the workload at home and subsequently, some of the stress as well. 

If you're ready to get more quality time with kids and feel even a hint of less stress....you won't want to miss this episode!

As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]. 

If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 

We're led to believe that the ideal working mom is able to get it all done, be in complete balance and live in a way that doesn't spark overwhelm. Today's episode will rock that mythical belief to its core as I talk with Dr. Anne Welsh, clinical psychologist, executive coach and consultant. As she says, "we're playing a rigged game".

Consider this your very own, free therapy session for all things related to being a working mom:

• Transitions and phases

Dr. Welsh began her career at Harvard before opening her own practice with a focus on supporting working parents in growing their careers and families. She is a mother of 4 and draws on her own experience as a mother, her research career in the transition to motherhood, and her 15 years in practice to help parents feel less alone, more connected to themselves and their values, and more empowered to make their own choices.

Connect with Dr Welsh at: 

www.drannewelsh.com

Instagram: @dr.welsh.coaching

Email Dr Welsh at [email protected] for a link to a free values & strengths inventory, or to set up a 20 minute 1 on 1 fit call for individual coaching or joining Working Mother's Lifeline

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Questions or comment? As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]. 

Have you found yourself feeling as though you need to pick between your career AND your family? 

Do you struggle with wanting to pursue your career AND being a present, all-in mom?

Good news - today's episode is for you! In this short episode, we'll dive into 5 steps you can take to lean into the "and" of both work and motherhood to remove black and white thinking that leaves us feeling as though we're failing.

Questions or comment? As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]. 

If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 

Today's episode features words of wisdom from my friend, and corporate jungle gym scaler, Shantel Love. Shantel shares her perspective of confidence, communication, boundaries and imposter syndrome. But perhaps the most powerful part of the conversation is wrapped around the concept of "borrowing confidence". It's an approach that was fairly new for me months ago, but I have leveraged in times I needed to feel bold...but didn't quite feel it. 

Get ready, this conversation is a powerful one!

To connect with Shantel, you can find her on LinkedIn here. Or at her website: www.ShantelLove.com. 

As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]. 

If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 

Do you want your kids to see the positive aspects of being a working mom?

Are you looking for a way to blend your work and family life together more?

Is your job a mystery to your kids? 

Do you find yourself trying to compartmentalize what happens at work and home - striving to keep them separate?

If you've listened to any of my episodes, you know I talk a lot about striving for a work life blend vs a work life balance. You hear me encouraging you to discard our old way of thinking about balance and why that’s important for our emotional and mental health. BUT, how do we actually achieve this blend? One way is by making our children feel included in what we do every day at the office.

In today's episode, we're going to touch on six easy ways you can include your kids in your career...starting today! 

As always, you can find me at www.lacyjungman.com, or feel free to shoot me a note at [email protected]. 

If you're ready to create the work life blend, I'm here for you! Grab my podcast special here, which includes one-on-one session with me at a reduced cost! 

What are the sticky floors holding you back at work and at home? 

Are you confident in expressing your worth and value as a working mom, or do you downplay your achievements and contributions? 

How comfortable are you with asking for help and setting boundaries to create a healthy work-life blend?

In this episode, I sit down with Erica Rooney to discuss her concept of "sticky floors" and "glass ceilings" - and how they impact working moms. While sticky floors refer to the internal barriers, beliefs, and behaviors that hold women back, glass ceilings represent the external barriers and limitations that prevent women from reaching their full potential.

As a Chief People Officer, keynote speaker, and executive coach, Erica shares her personal experiences and provides insights into her framework that helps women break free from sticky floors and overcome self-imposed limitations.

From the importance of building confidence, taking calculated risks and creating an inclusive culture in the workplace that supports working moms...to boundaries and effective communication...no topic is off the table in this discussion! 

You can connect with Erica on LinkedIn and listen to her podcast here!

As always, you can reach out to me at [email protected], connect with me on LinkedIn, or stay up to date on my blog at www.lacyjungman.com!

Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group created the productivity model and book called The Six Types of Working Genius, aimed at increasing outcomes alongside joy and satisfaction. As a certified facilitator in the model, I have seen lives transformed by the lessons learned from Working Genius both at home and at the office.

In part one of this three part series, we discussed an overview of Lencioni's model and its broad application to the lives working moms. If you haven't checked it out yet, click here to be taken to Episode 03! In part two we covered specific applications to working moms in their career. And today, in part three, we are putting the information into practice at home. Buckle up! This is going to be a fun one!

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