Going Back to Work: 3 Secrets To Transition with Ease with Anna McKay (Parents Pivot)

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Returning to paid work is the second biggest challenge people face (after giving birth). This episode focuses on navigating the transition from at-home parent to working parent. 

How do I seamlessly transition back into the workforce after a hiatus? Fret not! Our insightful guest, Anna McKay, drops by to quell your anxieties and gives three secrets to returning to paid work. She brings her rich expertise on career transitions to help you navigate the gaps on your resume and shift smoothly into the paid work world. With her unique perspective, she emphasizes the idea of work-life blend rather than balance. She reminds us to let go of expectations and create our personal permission slips.

Ah Ha Moments:

• Kayla shares the moment her husband said, "I wish the thing you loved didn't take so much time."
• How to give yourself a permission slip
• Anna shares about a school project her daughter did about what the cover of People magazine would say about her mom.

Mentionables:
Fortune Article: Married Women Do More Housework Than Single Moms, Study Finds
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About Anna
Anna McKay is a sought-after Return to Work and Leadership Development coach and the founder of Parents Pivot. She’s on a mission to help women successfully navigate career transitions and lead with confidence in careers they love.
An International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach since 2008, Anna has coached 100s of clients from over 20 countries in Fortune 100 companies, non-profits, universities, and as individuals. Anna brings a multi-cultural and multi-industry perspective to her coaching process. She is certified in the Myers Briggs and EQi (Emotional Intelligence) assessments.
After 11 years coaching, 3 international moves, and 2 kids, Anna founded Parents Pivot in 2019 to help women, parents, and caregivers navigate the pivotal points in their careers. Whether you are returning to paid work after a career pause, returning from parental leave, or navigating life as a working parent or caregiver, she supports her clients through 1:1 & group coaching and workshops to be the leaders they want to be at home and at work, build confidence and leadership skills, and have a career and life blend that is less stressful and more meaningful.

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Meet Kayla Huszar, the Host of the Chill Like a Mother Podcast

Kayla Huszar is a Registered Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist who helps mothers reconnect with their authentic selves through embodied art-making. She encourages moms to embrace the messy, beautiful realities of their unique motherhood journeys. Whether through the podcast, 1:1 sessions or her signature Motherload Membership, Kayla creates a brave space for mothers to explore their identities beyond parenting, reconnect with their intuition, and find creative outlets for emotional expression and self-discovery.

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