Work-Life Flow

In today's episode, my guest Liz O'Donnell shares how her becoming the primary caregiver to her parents made her realize the lack of support caregivers face in the corporate space. This is how her company Working Daughters came to life.  Liz debunks some of the myths regarding caregiving and shares her experience of how companies can properly support caregivers. Liz and I also talk about how to prepare yourself and your parents for future caregiving responsibilities. My contribution as an Executive Coach for high-achieving Women is to help them reach their leadership goals while balancing career & family so that they can bring their best selves to all areas of life, guilt-free. Because as women rise through the ranks, their lived experiences will inform and influence a more inclusive culture. It's about changing the work culture one leader at a time! In this news, I currently have 2 openings for coaching. Book a Strategy Call with me today and find out how I can help you move forward in your career and leadership journey.What we're talking about…That it is a 60:40 gender split of women to men taking care of their parentsWhy it is important to include caregiving benefits for eldercare in companiesHow caregiving increases emotional intelligence and professional skills That caregivers have to find a way to double down on self-careWhy it is important to have conversations with your aging parents about their wishes regarding careThat even if your parent(s) are in a care facility, you are still a caregiver Liz on LinkedInLiz on FBLiz on Instagram

In today's episode, my guest Jenifer Sapel and I are talking about all things investing. We chat about the common misconception that women are not financially savvy and how that has come to be. Jennifer shares that statistically speaking women get better rates of return on investment than men but often feel less confident about it.Listen in for some best practices in financial planning and how to have the often dreaded conversations about money with your partner/spouse. What we're talking about…How to become more confident with your financial decisionsWhy we should automate our investment accountsThat we get to define what financial decisions are right for our familiesStatistically, women are the better investorsWhy our financial decisions are not static and can change over timeThat communication about financial goals is key to a healthy partnership How to make a financial decision that mirrors our valuesThat we can adjust our investments depending on the season of life we're inWhat to do when your partner/spouse is hesitant about investingLINKS MENTIONEDJenifer's websiteJenifer on FBJenifer on LinkedIn

In today's episode my guest Mychelle Fernandez shares how her experience as a working mom led her to start her non-profit called Working Moms Tribe. We chat about what changes moms need to see in the workplace aside from flexibility in order to feel well and be most productive. Mychelle and I explore reasons why moms often are the last ones to invest in themselves. Lastly, she shares how her V.I.B.E. framework can help working moms create a life they love.Book a Strategy Call.What we're talking about…The importance of mental health initiatives  and emotional intelligence in the workplaceHow employers can ensure their top talent stays with themThe kind of support working moms are looking forThat having a mom's village is key to being successfulHow to build your family team and get support at homeWhy moms still take on most of the mental loadYour social media handles: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workingmomstribe/https://www.Instagram.com/workingmomstribehttps://www.Facebook.com/workingmomstribe

Welcome to the Work-Life Flow podcast with a short and sweet special episode for International Women's Day and their motto #BreakTheBias.Book a Strategy call As you know, this podcast has morphed and I like to say that it is part of my journey of finding who I can best serve. At the onset of the pandemic, I felt the urge to help parents create a family team and look at education through the lens of life. While my desire to serve and help was strong, I think moms were struggling so much to just get through the day, that my program felt like “another” thing to do on top of it all. Just last week I had a client tell me that she felt like failing in life. She should be able to work, care for a high needs child and run the household. She said in tears “I see other moms do it and it makes me feel like a failure. I used to be very driven, but my child needs me so much and I don't have extended family to help. I am burnt out.”Lots of bias around the roles at home to be unearthed and cleared out.While I still love to talk about family culture and believe that it is important to work-life integration, I had to ask myself where can I make the biggest impact? Who would benefit most from my coaching? Through the pandemic nearly 2 million women have left, or shall I say had to leave, the workforce.  With all the support networks suddenly shutting down, many of us had to choose between a job or taking care of our children or elderly parents. This has set us women back decades of efforts in #Diversity and #Inclusion.Research published DeloitteGlobal's report, Women @ Work: A Global Outlook identifies a number of actions that employers can take to make meaningful progress when it comes to gender equality. These include embedding a truly inclusive culture, enabling a better work-life balance by going beyond policies, demonstrating a visible and measurable leadership commitment and providing meaningful development opportunities.“Meaningful and sustained change will only come when women experience ‘everyday' inclusive workplaces—whether virtual or in-person—where statements on the importance of gender equality are backed up by meaningful actions, and where goals are set and progress is measured,” Emma Codd, Deloitte Global Inclusion Leader says.For me it's all coming full-circle now with the partnerships with Leader's Lounge and Villyge. I also earned an executive coach certificate through the Center of Executive Coaching and am now working with high-achieving Women in STEM careers to reach their leadership goals while balancing career & family, so that they can bring their best selves to all areas of life, guilt-free.Together we can change the work culture one leader at a time! In this news, I currently have 5 openings for coaching. Book a Strategy call with me today and find out how I can help you move forward in your career and leadership journey. The link is in the show notes.Now that women are slowly joining the workforce again, they are asking for more support, more flexibility, more dialogue and are rejecting the daily bias they face. Let's all pay attention to what they need and offer proper support.With this, let's raise awareness to #BreakTheBias on International Women's day!

In today's episode, my guest Stephanie Kessl and I chatted about the concept of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and how we can become more self-aware of ourselves. This concept can help us identify our strengths and open the way to personal and professional growth. Stephanie is the founder of a free online community called Best Vibes Village and a paid membership for those who would like to take a deeper dive into self-discovery and lifelong learning.4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids, so They Can Get Ready on Their Own and Learn Executive Function Skills, While You Sit Back and Relax.What we're talking about…Why we need to shift towards a growth mindsetThe importance of values to guide our big (and small) decisions in lifeHow to find joy in lifeWhy connecting with a community-driven by curiosity is important to our growthThat parents are the experts on their child(ren)LINKS MENTIONEDBest Vibes Village WebsiteBest Vibes Village LinkedInBest Vibes Village Instagram

In today's episode, my guest Angela Harders and I explore what happens when play is work or work is play.Angela shares how she overcame the struggle of having to choose between being a great teacher and being the mom she wanted to be for her daughter. Her background in teaching made her question whether unschooling was possible, but she followed her daughter's lead and started realizing that it was absolutely beautiful how her curiosity unfolded. This is what led her to form Peaceful Worldschoolers and an umbrella organization for families (PMA) who would like to homeschool with complete educational freedom.Doing what she loves, she feels that her work is playing and work-life integration becomes effortless.  4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids, so They Can Get Ready on Their Own and Learn Executive Function Skills, While You Sit Back and Relax.What we're talking about…Why unschooling is a natural consequence of positive parenting That our children are the masters of their learning and we are here to support them The power of purposefully sitting back and observing our childrenWhy unschooling is a journey of trusting your childHow to look for learning in their everyday activitiesThat you can be an Unschooler and choose to go to schoolHow Angela's umbrella organization might be a way for you to homeschool, even if it's not legally allowed in your state/country yet.LINKS MENTIONEDPeaceful Worldschoolers WebsitePeaceful Worldschoolers YoutubePeaceful Worldschoolers InstagramPeaceful Worldschoolers FacebookOff-Trail Learning Podcast: Kevin Currie-Knight on Self-Directed Education in College 

In today's episode, my guest Christelle Pillot and I discuss how being a multicultural family comes with its own set of challenges but also opens the doors to redefining your values and creating your family culture. She shares her journey leaving behind a career in Engineering to become a Life & Career Coach. Her experience having to gap different expectations from French colleagues and German clients fueled her interest in helping moms go back to work after child-rearing breaks. She helps working moms live in alignment, have a fulfilling career, and enjoy family time as well. 4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids, so They Can Get Ready on Their Own and Learn Executive Function Skills, While You Sit Back and Relax.What we're talking about…How do we get to define what's right for our familiesThat motherhood levels our leadership competencies up Why we should have our spouses/husbands shadow our work at homeThat communication is key for work-life balanceHow we can become more accepting of othersThat it is ok to change your career later in lifeA tool to get your family to helpLINKS MENTIONEDChristelle Pillot WebsiteChristelle Pillot LinkedInChristelle Pillot FacebookChristelle Pillot Instagram

And just like that we're in 2022, wait we're already halfway through the first month of the New Year! How did that happen?!? …anyways, today I wanted to share a few updates about my work and the Work-Life flow podcast. My hard work of showing up consistently and bringing real-life stories and experiences to you has gained me some incredible opportunities for collaborations. The first collaboration that I formed was with Kease International and I became a partner coach for their Leader's Lounge membership. This means I have been preparing masterclasses for their members and offering coaching through their platform.Then, towards the end of the year, I had been approached by Debi Yadegari (whom I had interviewed in WLF episode 14 about working parent's diversity and inclusion needs) to become an Expert Coach for Villyge, an Employee Benefits Program. I am really excited for both of these opportunities to make an impact on working parents' lives.  And if you think your company could benefit from either the Leader's Lounge or Villyge's program, please share about these women-led companies with your HR or DEI department. You can find links to them on my website.I find this all very exciting and if you've been listening for a while, you know that one of my values is to be a lifelong learner, and as such, I decided to deepen my understanding of coaching and am currently enrolled to obtain my Executive Coach Certification. I'm in deep learning mode which may slow down my podcast output a little.You might have heard or read about “the great resignation”. More employees are leaving companies than ever before in search of a better fit. Employees ask for more than just a good salary, they want to be part of something bigger, feel included, and do meaningful work. Right now companies are very eager to learn how to attract and keep top talent, they are open to negotiations never imagined possible before. For companies, it is high time to invest in more Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Training, but also to offer a wide range of support through employee benefit programs such as Villyge, or the Leader's Lounge. I find this to be truly exciting and it is what I had been writing and talking about since the onset of the pandemic. This is good stuff! Positive change is happening. Now I am grateful to be able to shape a new corporate culture through my work and my collaborations.What does this mean for the Work-Life Flow Podcast?With me partnering more in the corporate space, this podcast will likely move away from homeschooling (although it is a topic I love) and offer more interviews with corporate leaders, and working moms rather than business owners. The tricky part about that is that it is way easier to get a guest who runs a business than a person who does not really benefit from appearing on a podcast….so bare with me as I create a guest list.This means that the work-life flow podcast might be a little more eclectic for a while, as I want to understand the driving forces for working parents' success, pitfalls, and well-being in the workplace and at home. The first few interviews that I have planned are with women and men who had a break in their career due to starting a family. With all this being said, let me know who you would like me to interview and what topics you would like to hear about. You can do this by joining my Work-Life Flow FB group, sending me a message on LinkedIn or on Instagram. I am always looking for a great guest or topic suggestions.

In today's episode, Jennifer and I explore how to invite more music into your life even if you've never played an instrument. Her approach to music is all about self-care and connection-building moments by “strumming your soundtrack and serenading the world”. Her stories of professional caregivers learning songs that light up their patients, a little girl composing her own song, and many more are just beautiful reminders of letting go of perfection and playing music for fun.We also talk about how we don't have to become an expert in everything, but rather keep the love of learning new skills alive. So let's be more playful in life!4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids to build Executive Function Skills and Set Them up for SuccessWhat we're talking about…That you can play music without reading sheet musicWhat it looks like to model resilience to your childHow you could invite more music into your lifeThat music can be a form of self-care and meditationWhy learning a song that is meaningful to you or your loved ones can be the greatest gift to giveHow you can create moments of connection through musicLINKS MENTIONEDJennifer on InstagramJennifer on YoutubeJennifer Bliss/ JBliss Guitar StudioKerstinkirchsteiger.com

In today's episode, my guest Katie Kimball and I explore our role to recognize when our kids are ready for new skills and then to offer opportunities to practice these new skills. We explore the concept of age appropriate versus developmentally ready and how to recognize when your kids are a different new skill. We also talk about why the kitchen is a great place to start not only teaching life skills that build confidence, but also lead to healthier eating habits. I share how her course has helped my family teach these kitchen skills and how you could outsource teaching cooking skills through her course if you're not well versed in the kitchen yourself.Lastly, we examine the importance of giving our children agency in their life and how to create these opportunities in our family life. What we're talking about…That having agency is the key determining factor whether or not a child will be happy (from The self-driven Child by Ned Johnson and William Stixrud Ph.D)That only one third (⅓) of college students know how to boil an eggHow kitchen skills build competence and confidence in childrenWhy it is important to involve your kids in the kitchenHow to create better eating habitsThat time in the kitchen together builds memorable momentsWhen not to invite your kids into the kitchenWhy curiosity in the kitchen leads to better eating habitsThat we parents have to observe when our kids are ready for new skillsLINKS MENTIONEDFree knife skills course Homeschool curriculumKitchen Stewardship eBooksNote: Please note that some of the links may be affiliate links. We only recommend tools, programs, or people that we absolutely love and trust. If you decide to purchase anything we recommend then we may receive a commission. Always know that the decision to buy something is always yours and we will heart your face no matter what.

In today's episode, my guest Claire shares her view on the foundations of running a business. Interestingly, we concurred that even for our family life, we benefit immensely from declaring our vision and values. As Claire shares, it becomes our Northstar and we can measure whether or not our actions are bringing us closer or not. We also chat about intentional planning and how it can free us up for the holiday season. Lastly, we talk about strategies for productivity and a better work-life balance.  4 Must-Have Checklists so Your Kids can Get Ready on Their Own and Feel Empowered (While you Sit Back and Relax)What we're talking about…Why you need to understand your mission, vision, and values That we need to be able to measure progressHow boundaries can be opportunitiesThe importance of self-awareness in business and lifeWhy we should make our homeschool more meaningful How can we think outside the box, so there's less friction happeningLearning about self and how to be in the world that works for meHow to choose a curriculum to match your visionWhy it is important to support the strengths in neurodivergent peopleHow egg timers can propel our productivityLINKS MENTIONED

In today's episode, my guest Katy shares her journey to becoming debt-free and how she now helps families become sustainably debt-free. She explains that getting clear on a near-term and long-term vision for their finances is the first step to becoming debt-free. The next step would be to simplify your accounts and cards. We explore how our money stories inform our financial decisions and how to recognize our spending habits so that we can create the money future we want. When working with families her focus is on open and honest communication. 4 Must-Have Checklists so Your Kids can Get Ready on Their Own and Feel Empowered (While you Sit Back and Relax)What we're talking about…Why paying off debt is not the main focusHow to make sure on where your money goesThat the major causes for being in debt in the US are student loans or medical billsThat when one person in the relationship models new money-related behaviors it can inspire the partner/spouseWhat to do when you keep accumulation debtWhy it is a good thing to simplify your financesHow to make better buying decisionsKaty on InstagramKaty's FB group

In today's episode, my guest Laura Froyen and I explore the world of positive parenting and self-compassion. The more we talked, the more parallels with emotional intelligence and leadership qualities we could identify. We explored how we need to really let our emotions wash over ourselves, and not stuff them down. We also talked about how we need to stop beating ourselves up when we make a mistake and what to do when it happens.We talked about how we need to let everyone in the family figure out their own relationship and avoid getting into the “triangle”. Laura shares how to remove ourselves from a triad when it happens and how to redirect to have your child and dad talk it out.4 Must-Have Checklists to Empower Your Kids to They Get Ready on Their Own, while You Sit Back and Relax What we're talking about…That we are deserving of kind and gentle treatment in of itselfHow to build resilient relationships That we need more self-compassion in our parenting Why the buttons our children push are really opportunities to connect with yourself and your healingHow to get your partner to commit to positive parentingThat we as parents can be each other's accountability partnersHow family visioning can help define daily actions to achieving our goalsLINKS MENTIONEDLaura WebsiteLaura FacebookLaura Instagram

In today's episode, my guest Nicole Lupushansky and I explore the world of respectful co-parenting after divorce and why it is important for the child's overall well-being. In our conversation, we realized that even in ongoing partnerships or marriages, the same friction points can arise when two parents have a different view on parenting. We dive into why we need to learn to step back and let our children and their fathers build and define their own relationships. 4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids to Get Ready on Their Own, So You Can Sit Back and Relax (and Your Kids Feel Empowered).What we're talking about…That we need to learn to let go of control over the other parent's choicesHow to recognize when your child is struggling with mental healthWhy we need to strive for a healthy co-parenting relationship That criticizing the co-parent's choices indirectly tell our children that part of them is not lovableHow one person can improve an unhealthy co-parenting relationship and create a ripple effectNicole's WebsiteNicole's FB groupNicole on InstagramTwo Homes, One Happy Childhood Podcast

In today's episode my guest Julie Bogart and I talk about the importance of getting to know your children and letting them explore their interests even if it doesn't look like “learning”. We chat about our roles as guides (leaders) and how to make their dreams a reality. In anything they do, we will be able to identify learning that's happening if we dare to look.Julie shares stories of her children's vastly different interests and they have become her fondest memories of their childhood. Julie shares that when she needed time to grief her divorce, she needed to put homeschooling on pause and send her children back to school. 4 Must-Have Checklists for kids so you can cross stress off your list (and empower your kids through life skills)What we're talking about…That writing doesn't start on paper but in the mindThat adaptive tools are not cheatingWhy we need to create the space to let our children explore and failHow to guide them through their learning and lifeWhy the happiness of your child is an indicator or meaningful learning That homeschool is life and how we can help them figure outThat it is ok to take a break when you feel that it is too muchWhy it is important to be vulnerable with your childrenHow to support your children's dreams even if money is tight

In today's episode, Renee shares her story of how a skincare product she had created for dry skin grew into an online business that could retire her husband and support her family. Out of necessity, her husband took over homeschooling and soon realized that he liked to dive into projects with them that eventually led them to become specialists in these areas. This approach to fostering their interest and helping them identify marketable skills has led them to their new venture “Parent Their Passion” where they coach parents on the process of recognizing important skills in their children's interest.Sit back and relax while the kids get ready on their own! With my 4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids (So they feel empowered and you feel calm)What we're talking about...Why listening to our kids is important for them to take risksThat even interests that don't look important to us can lead our children to find their passionHow we parents can become our children's guides and role modelsWhy do we moms should work towards goals and let our kids into our world of workRenee challenges us to find real-world applications to our children's interestsWhy we should say YES moreHow your children's seemingly irrelevant hobby can lead to finding their profession

In today's episode, my guest Dr. Michelle Deering shares how we moms are daughters first. We explore relationship dynamics and patterns we could have learned from our moms and might be unintentionally teaching our daughters.4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids, so You Can Cross Stress off Your List (and They Feel Empowered)What we're talking about…That we are daughters first.What motherhood is supposed to look likeWhy we often fall into patterns unintentionallyThe relationship queues that influence our role as momsHow parents are the leaders of the home and as such create the family cultureThe red flags in our mother-daughter relationship and when to seek supportHow burnout had her rethink work-life integrationLINKS MENTIONEDMother Daughter Connections Facebook GroupDr. Michelle Deering Facebook Dr. Michelle Deering InstagramDr. Michelle Deering Website

In today's episode, Candice and I are discussing all things bullying. We define what bullying is, explore the roots of bullying and its shocking effects. Candice is determined to stop the bullying culture by helping kids and teens with social-emotional skills and teaching leadership to them. And finally, she's giving us some tools to stop bullying and intervene when we observe it happen.4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids, So you Can Cross Stress off Your List (and Empower Your Kids)What we're talking about…How to recognize bullyingThat bullying happens as early as elementary schoolWhy do we need to keep a close eye on internet use with our kidsThe ARP of bullying - Is it aggressive, repetitive, and a power-imbalance?Why we never should engage with a bullyHow to resolve a situation when bullying is happeningLINKS MENTIONEDBullied Broken Redeemed LeadershipCandice on Instagram

In today's episode let's talk about how art can influence our mental health and wellbeing. Miriam, who grew up surrounded by art, shares how art has always fueled her. She shares her journey from feeling the need to express herself through art and how the energy and passion that she puts into her abstract paintings can elevate your home into a one-of-a-kind oasis, by raising the vibe in your home. 4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids, so You can Cross Stress off Your List (And Empower your Kids) What we're talking about…How burnout brought Miriam to take up painting againThat you are the first soul to take care ofThe Importance of self-care as a mother looking after a familyThe impact of arts in our home and mental well beingThat it is okay to spend money on things that will uplift you every single day

In today's episode I explore the topic of mental load in motherhood (also called motherload). I share my evolution on this topic and my thoughts about why we need to stop propagating the celebration of mental load in motherhood. I believe that we have it in us to change the dynamic and let go of being the"perfect mom" who does it all. If we can't do it for ourselves, let's at least do it for our children, so they can grow up in more equitable society.Main takeaways:Why we need to view mental load posts criticallyThat we have the power to change the dynamicHow to share the loadWhy are we proud of having to bear an enormous mental load? How to change the narrative on social mediaMy websiteWork-Life Flow FB groupMe on InstaThe 4 Must-Have Checklists for your kids, so You Can Cross Stress off Your List (and Empower Your Kids)

You flipped your lid. Now what?Have you ever been in a situation where you felt so triggered that you said (or yelled) something you truly wished you hadn't said? Right. It happens. You flipped your lid. Now you fall into the negative spiral thinking you damaged your kids, or how you're not cut out to be a mom, or how you should have been able to control yourself better,...Now you're feeling shameful.I want you to know that you are not a bad mom because you sometimes yell at your kids, so let's get that off the table. We flip your lids.It happens at times. And it tends to happen more often when we are spread thin, when we do not have time to decompress and rest as much as we need. See how we're coming full circle here? In this episode I share:Why we lose it at timesHow to repair a relationship after a conflictThat we have to pay attention to our energy levelsWhy the objective situation often is not the reason we lose it and what it is insteadResearch on apologies and why they are so difficult to muster

In this episode I share 4 areas in which you can increase your resilience and mental well-being at home and at work.● Invite a mindset shift by focusing onwhat each member of the family cancontrol.● Honor the amount and type ofself-care that is right for you.● Difficult conversations - done right -can build more trust in arelationship.● Consider how your environmentaffects your emotions.

In today's episode I share how timely my episode on how to actually handle a "heated" situation was. I was having a rough day and thanks to my self-awareness, I could see that I needed a break from my family and chores. I made an unconventional offer, opened up a beer and proceeded to recording this episode. I talk about:What self-awareness is and how to increase itWhy emotional intelligence is tied to mental well-beingHow to respond rather than react in situations where you feel triggeredWhy speaking our thoughts is important for modeling this skill

In this episode I am exploring the connection between our emotions and our mental well-being. As I had been preparing a talk for an online summit about mental well-being I had to make my case for why I think Emotional Intelligence is at the basis for mental well-being. The more aware we can become of our emotions in certain situation, the better we will learn to mitigate difficult situations and learn to respond rather than have a knee-jerk reaction. The better we know ourselves, the better we can find ways to increase our well-being. Get my Freebie, the 4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids, so You can Sit Back and Relax while They Get Ready on Their Own.What we're talking about...How our brain and body processes emotionsWhy we can't escape our emotions The effect of emotions on our, decisions, behavior and performanceHow to increase our emotional intelligenceA practice to heighten your self-awareness and exploration of your triggers

Today's episode is all about the magic that happens when we let go of control. Karla shares how she started out with school-like homeschooling, but when she added three more kids she decided to focus on creating a safe space for the blended family. This is what ultimately led her to unschooling and to discover who her children really are (as she says).Even if you're skeptical of unschooling, go, give it a listen as Karla shares so much wisdom about leading a life with purpose.Check out the Take the Lead Bootcamp where homeschooling moms create their family vision and explore their self-leadership so they can inspire their kids!or get my Freebie, the 4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids, so You can Sit Back and Relax while They Get Ready on Their Own.What we're talking about...How letting go of control can open up the space for self-discoveryWhy we should focus on the way we show upThat our priorities can shift from day to day or even moment to momentHow to be fully present with your children or even yourselfThat we all should strive to find work that lights us up (or parts of it at least)Why following our curiosities is the most powerful decision we can make You can find Karla: Karla's webisteFB- Karla and the Sensational SixInstagram- Karla and the Sensational 6YouTube- Karla and the Sensational Six

Today’s episode is all about trauma and our response to it. Christa helps us understand the difference between big T and little t trauma and why we should never discount a traumatic experience. She shares what TRE is and why it helps resolve trauma. We explore why attachment parenting could actually be bad for moms and what to do instead. Lastly, Christa shares her key steps to creating a work-life integration that works for her.4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids so They can get Ready on Their Own and You Can Sit Back And RelaxWhat we’re talking about…Why we have to stop being martyrs and start leading a fulfilling lifeThe faulty premise of attachment parentingHow important it is to work through traumaWhat TRE is and how it helpsWhy we should never belittle our little t traumasThat we need to lean on support even if it’s a paid positionLINKS MENTIONEDChrista'a WebsiteChrista's FB groupChrista on Instagram

In today’s episode, Chris shares how he created a program for dads who want to live fatherhood with more presence. He noticed that many dads wanted to feel more connected and be more involved in the preparation for the baby's arrival. We explore why dads often feel left behind throughout pregnancy and the early years and what to do about it. 4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids, so You Can Sit Back and Relax While They are Getting ReadyWhat we’re talking about…How the partners can be the emotional buffer and bring a sense of calmWhy we need to talk about changes in intimacy once a baby is bornDad’s intuition and how to access itIt the importance of tuning into your partner and remind them to take a breakWhy we first have to become aware of our limiting beliefs before we can make a shiftWhy children are our mirrors and how they actually help us grow.LINKS MENTIONEDA Dads Presense WebsiteA Dads Presence FacebookChris Hanlon Instagram

In today's episode I share a story from our family life, where I could de-escalate a situation, that earlier on would have led me to become all "mother-bear", through tapping into empathy.As a Life- and Leadership coach I focus on how emotional intelligence can help us change corporate culture to be more human, but also how to create family cultures where each individual can thrive. This story was a great lesson for myself about the power of empathy, self-awareness and awareness of others. Have you encountered a situation you could "save" by tapping into your emotional intelligence? I'd love to hear about then over on Instagram @kerstin_kirchsteiger

Today’s episode is all about how Jen transformed her family from overwhelmed, hot mess, trying to do it all family to a well oiled machine, where everyone knows what to do and when to do it by stepping into a leadership mindset. It is her CEO approach to life as a whole that has helped her harness the power of systems to become more present with her family and business, even in times where her husband wasn't fully supportive of her business.Sit back and relax while the kids get ready on their own! With my 4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids (So they feel empowered and you feel calm)What we’re talking about…That your work-life integration doesn’t have to look like anyone else's.How to build your business even when you don’t have your partner’s support.Why we should build on our (and our family member’s) personality types and strengths.How being intentional with the tasks you take on can be beneficial not only for business but also in life.Jen’s approach to finding your business idea from the inside out.How to leverage systems to run your home like a well oiled machine.LINKS MENTIONEDJen's Website  Homeschool CEO on Instagram

In today’s episode Mary and I explore how working moms can step into their power through energy work.  We look at the most common limiting beliefs that moms have internalized. We talk about how we can shed the conditioning and negative self-talk when we start to pay more attention to it and create more self-awareness. Mary shares what the turning point was for leaving her corporate career behind.What we’re talking about…How rituals can be more helpful than routinesThat multitasking is the enemy of executive attention Why striving for work-life integration might be more beneficial than striving for separationThe importance of setting boundaries with your employerThe root cause of limiting beliefs and how to let go of themWhy self-awareness is the first step for changeThat we hold the power over our choices and our lives That communication is key to work-life integration4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids, so You Can Sit Back and Relax While They are Getting ReadyLINKS MENTIONEDMary on Instagram  Mary's website

In today’s episode, my guest Amber shares her journey to homeschooling and how her husband is a partner in every aspect of life. In her business coaching, Amber helps high-achieving moms find the tools, habits, and systems so that they are functioning at their best selves. She shares how she is building her dream life one step at a time without forgetting to savor the present moment, by asking this question: “What habits does it take today in order to get to this future self?“4 Must-Have Checklists for your Kids, so You Can Cross Stress Off Your ListWhat we’re talking about…Work-life balance as a homeschooling mom with two businessesHow to use self-reflection to notice your energy state and learn what brings you more energy or what zaps your energy. Easy ways to recharge your battery in one minuteHow to create a regular family adventure to connect to nature and spark learningHow to structure your workload so you can unplug for the rest of the dayAmber’s communication strategy makes sure everyone is on the same pageThe importance of setting expectations about availabilityWhy you should visualize the future version of yourselfWhat habits does it take today in order to get to this future self?LINKS MENTIONEDAmber's WebsiteAmber's Biohacking FreebieAmber's Book: No Brainer Amber on Instagram

Today’s episode is a conversation about how Molly discovered that the pattern of the Hero’s Journey can help her understand the flow of life. She shares how this pattern has helped her recognize that each of our journeys is vastly different in details, but all have common elements. This recognition has helped her not only with homeschooling her seven children but also in her own life. She shares her tactic of how to choose when to embark on a Hero’s Journey or when not to. 4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids (so They can Get Ready on Their Own, while You Sit Back and Relax)What we’re talking about…What the Hero’s Journey is and how to recognize it in your lifeHow to use the Hero’s Journey to teach adaptability and resilienceThat our kids learn from what we do, not what we sayThe importance of getting your family to work towards a common goalHow Molly slowly incorporate more self-care Why we should look at life as a process rather than a singular eventThe importance of giving choices to our kidsWhy we should protect our children’s time instead of filling it with activitiesLINKS MENTIONEDMolly's websiteMolly's FB PageBuilding Heroes FB group

Today’s episode is all about Kim’s journey from employee to stay-at-home mom and how she created Enterprising Homeschool Moms. She shares her 4 pillars to becoming an enterprising homeschool mom, whether you know what you want out of life already or are still searching. How to get your family on board with helping with household chores, build their life skills and create time for your business.If you’re new to homeschooling and want to build a career for yourself don’t miss this episode!What we’re talking about…What to consider if you want to homeschool and start a business What to look for in your next career and how to take the next stepHow to recognize that we do have a gift to share with this worldWhy being an entrepreneur and homeschooling go so well togetherWhen freelancing might be the right option to get startedWhy it is important to invest time to build a support community 4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids (So They get Ready on their Own, and You can Sit Back and Relax)LINKS MENTIONEDKim's websiteKim on Instagram

In today’s episode, I share our path to homeschooling and the short and long-term benefits we saw in our children as well as our family dynamic. Coming from Austria, where homeschooling is strictly regulated, and not very common, I had never thought of homeschooling my kids. When my daughter hit 2.5 years I was ready to send her to preschool, so I could resume my career, but she wasn’t. Simultaneously, my son’s love of learning started to wane. So we took the plunge into a new lifestyle and all it had to offer.Let me know your thoughts on Instagram!4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids (So They get Ready on their Own, and You can Sit Back and Relax)What we’re talking about…Why remote schooling is not homeschoolingWhen homeschooling might be the right fit for youHow I noticed signs of anxiety in my daughterWhat Deschooling is and how powerful it can beWhy I see homeschooling as a lifestyle choice not only an educational choiceHow homeschooling brought us closer together as a familyHow liberating it is to “just” be yourself not only for the childrenThe power of catering to their strengths and helping them with their challenges How to set the tone for your family culture LINKS MENTIONEDkerstinkirchsteiger.comKerstin on InstagramKerstin on LinkedinKerstin on FacebookKerstin on Twitter

Today’s episode is about how to take out the stress of getting dressed with a simplified wardrobe. Kim is on a mission to help moms feel at their best by dressing true to their style. Oftentimes we feel frustrated with what to wear and how to dress. She walks us through the basic pieces of a capsule wardrobe and how to build it. Her approach is to reduce your wardrobe to pieces you love and make your eyes glow! What we’re talking about…The concept of a capsule wardrobe and its key piecesHow to dress your body type and find your styleHow to start the process toward your simplified wardrobe without giving up styleThe concept of basic pieces and color and how to add patterns or accent colorsWhy one capsule might not be enough for you and how to build your wardrobeHow having a streamlined wardrobe helps reduce the time for getting ready every dayWhat good a capsule wardrobe can do for you4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids so You Can Sit Back and Relax (While They get Ready on Their Own)LINKS MENTIONEDKim Hancher WebsiteKim Hancher on InstagramKim Hancher on Facebook

In today’s episode in honor of International Women’s Day 2021, and my guest Dr. Christine Spadafor, take a look at what her Leadership journey has looked like. She has often been the only woman in the room and had to learn how to present herself so her ideas would be heard. As she shares, it took a conscious effort for her to work on her language, posture, and position in meetings over the years. Christine shares that she's torn about quota for board members who fill such a position might be regarded as a token and not a valued member of the board and what community expectations could do instead.We had to address the horrible effect the pandemic has had on women's careers with more than 2 million women leaving the workforce due to the pandemic's impact on the child and elderly care systems.#IWD #ChooseToChallenge4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids so You Can Sit Back and Relax (While They get Ready on Their Own)What we’re talking about…That there is power in taking the long road, our journey doesn’t have to be the shortest distance between two pointsThat we have to consciously break through socialization patterns that don’t serve usWhy we should always look for mentors and how to approach oneHow important it is to listen to feedbackHow others in our life might see our path more clearlyThat the way you position yourself for meetings has an influence on your impactHow to show up dynamically and fill the space if you’re the only woman in the boardroomAn approach to a diverse and inclusive board that is more powerful than the quota LINKS MENTIONEDChristine Spadafor on LinkedInChristine Spadafor on TwitterChristine Spadafor website

Today’s episode is a call to action to create a lifestyle you love. Angie shares her journey from being the main breadwinner on a 9-5 job for her family to an entrepreneur with freedom and flexibility of the schedule. She tells us how she got from feeling like she was missing out on her kid’s lives to creating a more intentional life. 4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids so You Can Sit Back and Relax (While They get Ready on Their Own)What we’re talking about…That finding what you want to do in life sometimes takes timeThe power of questioning the way we do thingsHow accountability can help you reach your goalsHow to combat the feeling of overwhelm with a new projectThe unconventional approach to work-life balanceHow goals help you stay focussed and set healthy boundariesLINKS MENTIONEDAccountability Buddy for Hire website Accountability Buddy for Hire InstagramPretty Sure We Can Do Better Membership

In today’s episode with Tiffany Clarke, we talk about how important it is to embrace the person you are right now and take decisions from a place of possibility. Tiffany urges us to listen to our small voice and make it part of our life. She shares how she leads her family taking into account the different personalities of each family member, their changing needs, and that they make decisions to find the best solution for the time they are in. 4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids so You Can Sit Back and Relax (While They get Ready on Their Own)What we’re talking about…Why we need to learn to embrace who we are and learn to love ourselvesHow branding sessions can help small businesses stand out with their individualityWhy starting a business is like having a babyThe beauty of being present with women in their moment of empowermentHow homeschooling can support entrepreneurship, especially if you’re working evening hoursThe importance of creating a support system to reach work-life balanceWhy work-life integration can be tricky to reach with entrepreneurship That we make a conscious decision what we put our time and energy intoHow the pandemic impacted the homeschool community and work timeWhy homeschooling lends itself to honor different personalities and learning stylesExpect your partner to chip in and take on responsibilitiesThat respecting someone comes with expecting them to do things

Today’s episode is a deep-dive into the journey from “Mom-nesia”, as Tracy calls it, to reconstructing your true self. Tracy shares her FAB framework she uses to help moms rediscover themselves and live richer lives and surprisingly it touches on a lot of leadership concepts. We also explored the possibility that our societal expectations and schooling might be the reason why we don’t know who we are until we start peeling back these layers and are brave enough to become who we were meant to be.4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids so You Can Sit Back and Relax (While They get Ready on Their Own)What we’re talking about…Why we have to start with self-awareness first.How being authentic and true to yourself is important in leading a life you love.Tracy’s FAB framework - Focus, Align and Become.Why knowing your vision, your why is the key step to reaching your goals.Aligning your thoughts and actions with your core values and who you wish to become.How using the word “shifting” can help reframe our state of mind from helpless to powerful. How we could use our future selves to be our inner mentors. Why most vision boards fail and what to focus on instead.Knowing and setting boundaries around work is key for Tracy’s Work-Life FlowThat her family decides together and has a chore-chart to run the household more efficiently.Tracy and her husband plan their calendar every six months, to make sure to get the most important things on the calendar.LINKS MENTIONEDTracy's Website Tracy on FacebookTracy on Instagram

Today I wanted to share part of my journey to becoming who I am today. Here, I want to focus on some key moments that helped me find my voice and I hope they’ll inspire you to embrace your transformation. I learned that through losing myself in motherhood, I created the space to truly find myself. And I wish the same for you: Embrace the change. Take time to truly heal. Approach the new YOU with curiosity. And when you BECOME YOUR true self, celebrate every minute of it.I learned in prenatal yoga that every one of us has a story and we can learn from each other. So, please share your story, you never know who needed to hear it. If you feel like sharing your story, you can tag me on instagram @kerstin_kirchsteiger or DM or email me. I am here to humbly listen.What I want you to take away from this episode is that:We all have our stories and sharing them can empower othersThe right time is when we feel it to be the right time.The power of reconnecting to our intuition.I am grateful for everything I went through.We need to learn to recognize trauma and take time to heal.I learned that I am stronger than I thought.Sometimes speaking up for someone else leads us to speaking up for ourselves.How to embrace the transformation.How not having family nearby helped me find my parenting style and myself.That asking for help is a sign of strength.That boundaries are healthy and necessary.

Today’s episode is all about how to find fierce friends, nurture these relationships and create more work-life integration in doing so. Emily shares her thoughts on what true friendship means, and how to find these meaningful friendships we all crave. She shares how she has built up a village of friends from scratch through two trans-country moves and gives some great advice for how to strike up the first conversation with a stranger to create an opportunity for connection without coming off creepy.4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids so You Can Sit Back and Relax (While They get Ready on Their Own)What we’re talking about…That we all yearn for more connection, but our mindset stops us from reaching out.The importance of modeling healthy relationships to our kids.How to start a conversation that leads to low-pressure opportunities for repeat encounters.Emily shares some scripts for conversation starters.That planning and scheduling a meet-up could be what holds us back from creating more opportunities for friend-time.How “automating” repeat meet ups help keep the friendship alive, much alike the concept of “Stammtisch”. The importance of creating low-barrier opportunities for new friendships to grow.Emily shares her “open door” approach to Wednesday family dinners.Examples on how introverts can recharge after reaching out to new friends. Why it might be harder for extroverts to create deeper, lasting relationships and how to balance that out. How Emily and husband create “morning-meeting/dates” to plan their work-life balance, goals and direction as a family.That it is ok to have different friend “pockets”.

Today’s episode is all about how we moms can make sure to not lose ourselves with the onset of motherhood. Elle shares her coaching approach to creating a meaningful and fulfilled life without short changing yourself in the process. We chat about how important it is to feel whole and to make space for the person we were before kids in order to integrate that into the new season of life.4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids so You Can Sit Back and Relax (While They get Ready on Their Own)What we’re talking about…How our expectations set us up for disappointment.What a manifesto is and how to use it to set a strong foundation.That the idea of motherhood currently is focused too heavily on the kids and why we need to shift that focus to the mom.Why Elle thinks we’re selling ourselves short if we don’t step into our leadership state at home.That a true leader is aware of who he/she is and realizes the potential they are surrounded by.Why we should not be afraid of other’s opinions at work.

Today’s episode is about the opportunity to create your own schedule with virtual assistant offerings, be it to support your business or start your own. Bai-Leigh shares helpful strategies to define clear boundaries around work-life balance. She shares how our mindset can make or break a business and calls on our courage to seek the uncomfortable if we seek personal and/or business growth.4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids so You Can Sit Back and Relax (While They get Ready on Their Own) What we’re talking about...Why you should not wait until you feel ready, and what to do instead.How Bai-Leighs experience growing up led her to hire moms for her business to support their work-life integration.Who VA work could be a great fit for.How to get started and grow in the virtual assistant (VA) sector.Why having a vision for your life is the best tool to get back on track with work-life balance.LINKS MENTIONEDValley Virtual AssistanceValley Virtual AcademyBai-Leigh on InstagramBai-Leigh on Facebook

Today’s episode is a call to all companies to create an inclusive work environment so working parents can be professionally accomplished rather than feel overlooked and undervalued. Debi shares her story about her return to work after her first child was born. The pushback and discrimination she faced made her become an active agent in workin parent’s right through the creation of Villyge. The biggest take away from this is that lifting up 50% of your workforce will have an incredibly positive effect on your company. It will create a company culture where everyone feels welcome to follow their dreams, may it be marathon running, fulfilling their dream, being a parent and happy employees will always be willing to go the extra mile. Debi shares that employers should approach working parent’s adjustments as an investment into the company rather than mere compliance in D&I.Get my 4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids hereWhat we’re talking about...How to support working parents better, so they can bring their full potential to work.Debi’s start as Lactation Counselor and Consultant.A happier employee has an increase in productivity up to 12-15% experts have calculated.The importance of setting up standards and objective criteria for evaluating performance of working parents Setting up a system creates a culture of support for all employeesIn any company we work in teams, and the teams are only as strong as the weakest link. By taking care of 50% of your workforce you’ll automatically create an environment of support for all your employees.How to role model proper work-life boundaries to your kidsIf you’re not client facing, you may choose your work hours. I set goals and make sure these goals are accomplished.How Debi uses a shared calendar with her kids to make sure they knew her availability or to add their needed time slots.The necessity for conversations with her teenage kids about work-life balance with remote schooling during the pandemic.

For the New Year, I wanted to bring on a special guest, he’s our first man on the show and a huge ally to women who want to bring their whole selves to work without sacrificing family. I had heard Kyle speak about the 4 day work week and wanted to explore this more in regards to a more flexible work culture, but our conversation was so much more. We talk about what it really means to be an authentic leader, we talk about leaning into uncertainty and creating and living the life you crave. I was blessed to have had the opportunity to interview Kyle and am honored to share his story with you.Get your 4 Must-Have Checklists for Your Kids hereWhat we’re talking about...What the driving force behind Kyle’s change of company culture wasHow we could see who leaders really were by looking at their choices and actions during the pandemicWhy employees should play the trump card and choose who to work forLessons he learned from his Extreme Sports and applied to his life as an individual and his organizationKyle shares how the pandemic has changed and impacted his wife’s professional goalsThat even under the most extreme circumstances we always have the power to chooseThe one question to ask yourself as a business owner when hiring peopleLINKS MENTIONEDLegacy On Purpose Podcast Legacy On Purpose WebsiteLegacy On Purpose InstagramLegacy On Purpose FacebookThe I AM Journal

In this last episode before the new year, I wanted to share my view on Emotional Intelligence and Leadership training for individuals who are not necessarily considered leaders in their job. They may or may not yet have climbed the ranks. Looking back at this year, a lot of us have had the opportunity to turn inside and redefine their values. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2021 and to crushing your personal and professional goal in the new year!Insta @kerstin_kirchsteiger4 Must-have Checklists for Kids (So They Feel Empowered and You Feel Calm)A few days back I did some research on whether it would be appealing to working moms to be considered the leader of their home. And the backlash was unexpected and enormous. Comments were: “I am already the leader at work. I want my home to feel nurturing”, “I am done leading after a full day of work”, “My partner and I work together, no-one leads”.This made me think. What does being a leader mean to them? Why do they have such a negative connotation with leadership? So I started to google the term “leader”And then I turned inside. Why do we have such a negative connotation with leadership? Is it because most of us have grown up in a system where the teachers, the authorities, the parents held a power position over us most of our lives? Is it because schools have taught us to obey and follow rules, rather than foster independent thinking and valuing collaboration, where knowing was more important than curiosity or exploration, where taking risks was punished? Do these experiences of powerlessness get triggered when I say “become the leader of your home”? Maybe that mom couldn’t fathom that the wish to be “nurturing in your home” is absolutely possible while being a leader. Maybe it is a lack of good leadership we experienced in our lives.The question remains, how do we shift what leadership means to us?A thought that crossed my mind was that we have to move from “power over” to “power with”. One of my core beliefs in my business manifesto is: “Being a mom is the most difficult, yet rewarding leadership position you’ll ever have.”What does leadership mean to me? This is the definition I came up with:Leader: A person who recognizes the potential of others and inspires them to reach it by recognizing people’s strengths and helping them develop skills. Always looking to grow in their own development. Questioning the status quo, breaking out of the mold, creative thinker and self-directed learner. Making confident decisions and taking responsibility for all of the results they create in their life.What if I told you that this is my definition of an emotionally intelligent leader? Does it make more sense now when I say we should be leaders in our own home? Is the shift from “power over” to “power with” clear enough? A shift from authoritarian parenting where obedience is key and punishment is a go-to to authoritative parenting, where relationships are valued and the rules are firm, kind and clear.It also doesn’t exclude co-parenting, or co-leading with your partner. On the contrary, it would be a model where the parents and children work together as a team. Where the parents would lead the team in a way that everyone gets a voice at the table (in an age appropriate way). Read more“The Leadership Flag” blog post

For the holiday season, I wanted to bring some calm and joy. This is why today’s episode is all about how to integrate small acts of self care into your life. We chat about how Bridget has navigated the challenges of the pandemic; the shift in work-life flow it brought for her family as well as the inception of her new program “Self-Care Small Bites”. We chat about our refusal to propagate martyrdom as a badge of honor for moms if we want our kids to grow up in a more equal society. Listen until the end and enjoy a guided “self care small bite”. We also discuss how we make it a point to show our kids that we moms have passions . That we are people who need to take care of themselves before caring for others. Bridget shares about using yoga technique to her classroom creating a much kinder atmosphere. She also shares about her supportive husband helping her navigate work life balance while she is busy doing a range of projects. Sit back and relax while the kids get ready on their own! With my 4 Must-Have Checklists for Kids (So they feel empowered and you feel calm)What we’re talking about...The immediate positive transformations she saw in her students when she introduced yoga in her classroom. How her supportive partner helps her navigate work life integration while doing different projects.That homeschooling brings a lot of flexibility, but certainly looked very different during the pandemic lockdown.The challenges of homeschooling during this pandemic when kids are at home and both parents work from home.What is “self care small bite” is all about and how can it help you as a mom.That you have to give the best to yourself to be able to give the best to your family. That there are many types of meditation, not only sitting still in silence.Meditation is about centering and focusing on what you need in that moment and not holding on to what you don’t need.Delegating will help you achieve your work life balance. You don’t have to feel less as a mom if you are passing duties to your husband. That social equality starts at home. It is important for our kids to see that we are passionate, that we love what we do.The importance of experiencing a mindful activity that will put you back into the moment before you move on with your day. LINKS MENTIONEDSurvivetothrivemamas WebsiteSurvivetothrivemamas InstagramSurvivetothrivemamas Facebook

In this episode we explore mom guilt and how to come to terms with wanting to be more than “just” a mom. Jessica shares how starting to work for her husband’s marketing department, opened a whole new world of exploring new interests. She rediscovered herself after having lost a bit of her identity to motherhood. She shares how her coaching framework can help her clients take the next step to self-fulfillment. What I want you to take away from this episode is that you need to jump in order to fly - Make time to rediscover yourself, because self-realization is what ultimately will let you shed the guilt and be the mom you always wanted to be. My guests keys to finding work-life integration are establishing boundaries with her kids, so she can be more present when it’s family time and having turned her passion into her work.Get your Free Guide to setting BoundariesWhat we’re talking about...That you shouldn’t feel inhibited by what others might think of you and your choices Why we moms can let go of guilt when looking at self-care as a way of taking care of others. How wanting to express yourself through your work is a form of self-care.How living your life to the fullest can benefit the family as a whole.That you have to jump in order to flyWhy setting boundaries is key to being present.That you should have a bunch of babysitters on speed dialNot feeling yourself LINKS MENTIONEDJessica’s websiteJesicca on Instagram