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Motherhood is transformative. When you birth a new human, you birth a new you. This is going to look and feel different for every woman, but at its core, you’re beginning a journey of self-discovery and hopefully, self-healing.

So when you return to work after maternity leave, you’re different. Sure, you’re likely in a bit of survival mode, but what I hear most often from working moms is that if they’re going to work and leave their children in someone elses care, it better damn well be meaningful and fulfilling.* This likely means you’re going to need to pivot to ensure you’re engaged in meaningful work that aligns with not just your job, but how you want to live your life.

In her book, Jessica Galica shares -

“When women take their career and align it with what they want, they are happier and more engaged. They perform better and stay in the race longer.' They flow. Although the art of career reinvention has never been more critical for women, the idea of pivoting your career can be intimidating.”

And while these concerns are valid, as an HR professional, I know how rapidly the workforce is changing; frankly, career reinvention is a skill everyone will need to succeed. Nonetheless, it can be tricky to breakthrough self-doubt, fear, or maybe even guilt.

I can certainly walk this journey with you, and I would love that opportunity, but if you aren’t sure yet, I’d highly recommend reading Jessica’s book. A fellow coach and corporate working mom, she walks through the emotions women go through as we navigate what’s next and ends each chapter with reflective questions.

The book was so validating for me. I could pinpoint each emotion I experienced it as I made my own decision to leave corporate and launch my coaching business and join a boutique consulting firm.

You CAN navigate your career pivot, but first you have to move past the emotions holding you back in order to move forward.

Pick up Jessica’s book on Amazon. (this is not an affiliate link)

*I want to acknowledge that this is a privilege.