54: How High-Performing Women Can Navigate Maternity Leave & Empower Their Career Transition

Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich

In this episode of "Living While Leading," host Sharon Ehrlich, a performance and empowerment coach for high-performing professional women, explores the complexities of navigating pregnancy and career transitions.
Tune in for practical advice and effective communication strategies for expecting and returning mothers, addressing common challenges and uncomfortable conversations about maternity leave.
Sharon emphasizes the importance of early discussions, setting clear expectations, and creating a supportive work environment. She also shares personal anecdotes and best practices for leaders to foster open communication and support their team members during this significant life transition.
Tune in for insights and to manage this journey with confidence and clarity.
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Sharon Ehrlich‘s mission is to support successful women leaders gain more control over their careers while carving out precious time for themselves and loved ones.
She‘s developed an exclusive 4-Step System which empowers women to dedicate the time needed to reassess their priorities. Through one-on-one sessions, women design a life which allows them to continue thrive professionally while giving themselves permission to reclaim their freedom to pursue things which are important to them. This is a transformative, high-touch program designed exclusively for women in executive and leadership positions.
Sharon also provides a dynamic empowerment session called Own the Room which supports women in unleashing their authentic self and confidently showcase their talents and expertise. This intense 90-minute session supports women in putting self-doubt to rest and recognizing and owning their power.
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Capíttulos

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Balancing work with childcare responsibilities (00:04:07)

3. Tips for discussing pregnancy, maternity leave, and return to work (00:07:41)