Podcast #28
Balancing Career and New Motherhood: A Dive into My Personal Decision Making Process
The Impact of Your Mindset
In this very personal episode of the Corporate Warriors podcast, I discuss some pivotal moments that led me to make new life and career decisions, including a shift to a bi-weekly podcast schedule. Being a mother to a newborn, this has obviously influenced my personal and professional choices and priorities. In this podcast episode, I therefore go into the importance of aligning my career with my life goals, and how I made the decision for myself. This episode offers practical advice for anyone facing major life decisions and does not know which path to take!
In this podcast episode we talk about…
- My personal story of becoming a mother and how it influenced my career decisions.
- The importance of aligning your career with your overall life vision.
- Key variables to consider when making major life decisions.
- How to prioritize values in decision-making, including family, health, and career.
- Balancing business focus with personal commitments.
- Mindset shifts necessary for accepting life’s timing and maintaining consistency.
“My finding was that I would rather have the business success kick in a little bit later than having any regret about my time with my little baby boy. So I made the hard decision and went against one of my former success factors…”
Balancing Career and Motherhood: The Decision-Making Process”
Becoming a mother is a life-changing event that often brings about a reevaluation of career priorities and goals. In this episode, Fela Rosa shares her journey through this transformative period, highlighting how she balanced her new role as a mother with her ongoing professional ambitions. By shifting the podcast to a bi-weekly schedule, she made a conscious choice to prioritize her family without abandoning her career aspirations. Fela’s approach offers valuable insights into how you can make similar decisions in your life, ensuring that both your personal and professional goals are met without sacrificing one for the other.
Aligning Career with Life Vision: Making Strategic Decisions
The key to making significant life and career decisions lies in aligning your work with your broader life vision. In the podcast, Fela emphasizes the importance of starting with a clear understanding of what you want your life to look like and ensuring that your career fits into this vision. This episode guides listeners through the process of evaluating their values, understanding the hierarchy of priorities, and making decisions that will prevent future regrets. Whether you’re contemplating a career change, a new business venture, or how to balance work with family, this episode provides a roadmap for making informed, strategic decisions.
Disclaimer: This article and the linked podcast episode are for educational and informational purposes only and reflect general career coaching perspectives. Fela Rosa is a certified coach, not a licensed therapist, doctor, lawyer or financial advisor. Nothing here is legal, HR, medical, financial or mental health advice. If you’re going through a hard time with your mental or physical health, please reach out to a licensed healthcare professional. If you believe you’re experiencing discrimination, harassment, retaliation or other unlawful conduct, seek advice from a qualified professional. Read our full Disclaimer.
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