This is the show where we are talking about what it actually takes to make life work as a working mom.
From time management, setting boundaries and identifyin...
27 - Should I Quit My Job? A Working Mom's Dilemma
Have you ever thought about quitting your job? Maybe you're tired of being pulled in a million directions and feel like it would just be easier if you weren't working. Or maybe your job is no longer fulfilling or even possible to do in the amount of time you have. But making a change as big as leaving your job is one worth taking your time with and really think about. In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite questions to ask yourself when you're at a crossroads in your career. Key Takeaways: 01:32 The question many working moms ask themselves 05:33 Personal Story: When I considered quitting my job 12:56 Questions to ask before making a change 16:39 Everything is changeable 19:27 Getting support Resources + Links: Take the next step! Fill out a coaching application here. Let's Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/
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26 - The Unexpected Power of Saying Less
Listen to these powerful client stories of how intentionally saying less has made all the difference in parenting, in leadership, and in difficult conversations about boundaries and priorities. We live in a busy and noisy world, especially as parents, with little time to pause and embrace the silence. But when we do, we can hear so much more. We can hear what our kids really need. We can hear what's actually the problem at work. And we can hear our own thoughts about what is actually important. After you finish this episode, I challenge you to practice pausing, embracing the silence, and saying yes and tell me that you don't feel a difference in how you connect to those around you and to yourself as a working mom. Key Takeaways: 01:15 The power of silence in parenting and work 02:56 Client Story: saying less in career negotiations 09:20 Client Story: saying less as a manager 11:30 Personal Story: saying less as a parent 15:23 Practical tips for saying less and getting comfortable with silence 19:03 Join my January Small Group Coaching Program for Working Moms! Resources + Links: Episode 25: How to Survive Endless School Closures & Sick Days Dr. Becky Kennedy, author of Good Inside Episode 23: Managing Daily Interruptions Learn more about my January small group coaching program for working moms Let's Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/
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25 - How to Survive Endless School Closings and Sick Days
Tis the season for snow days, holidays, sick days, and so many other unexpected reasons for the kids to be home when you need to work. In this episode, I'm sharing what I do from the moment I receive the call (or hear the cough) to still be able to get things done while also navigating having a kid at home. Listen in for some ideas and to be reminded that you're not alone! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Welcome Back and Happy New Year! 01:08 Not many 5-day weeks in Q1 03:11 My process for handling days with a kid home from school/daycare 07:23 Managing your calendar and choosing your priorities 10:47 Getting creative with support and solutions 13:03 Adjusting your to-do list and expectations 18:41 What will you remember? 21:55 My group program for working moms Resources + Links: Interested in my group coaching program? Click here to learn more. Let's Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/
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24 - Rethinking Resolutions as a Busy Working Mom
Do you find new year goal-setting to just be another thing you have to add to your already full plate? More pressure, more things to do, more areas where you could fall short or not follow through? I'd like to offer a different approach to setting resolutions for the new year. One that's more flexible, less rigid, and easier to fit into your busy, working mom schedule. Listen in to learn a new way of approaching new year resolutions and goal-setting. Plus, I'm sharing some of my own ideas for 2025 and what I'm thinking about focusing in a very realistic, and doable way. But of course, I reserve the right to change my mind, and so do you. Happy New Year! Key Takeaways: 00:58 Reflecting on the Past Year 01:32 Different approaches to new year's resolutions 02:52 The importance of evaluating throughout the year 04:41 A softer approach to new year goals 09:45 Setting intentions and mindset shifts 14:55 Short-Term goals instead of year-long goals 20:13 My personal ideas for 2025 23:06 It's ok to change your plans 24:07 Getting support in the new year Resources + Links: Episode 2: Finding Time for Your Goals Episode 17: Note-Taking - the Simple Habit That'll Save You Time Simi Botic Connect with me on Instagram Learn more about my small group program for working moms Let's Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/
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23 - Managing Daily Interruptions: Strategies for Staying Focused
It's no wonder we have trouble focusing and getting anything done during the day! The constant stream of emails, text messages, and pings is relentless forcing our days to be more reactive than proactive. But it's unrealistic to think you can just turn off all notifications. For many, being responsive to clients and colleagues is a part of the job. And as parents, being unavailable is too risky. What if your child is sick or there's an emergency? In this episode, Katelyn shares realistic strategies and tips for how to find a balance of focused time for the proactive projects and work that you need to do, while still being responsive to the interruptions that come in throughout the day. Key Takeaways: 01:14 Different types of interruptions 02:19 The impact interruptions have on your day and how you feel 06:45 A realistic approach to managing interruptions 14:14 Practical tips to help reduce interruptions 17:04 Building a new habit that's less reactive 17:47 Get support with managing your time and interruptions Resources + Links: My January group coaching program for working moms is filling up! Learn more by filling out this quick form to see if you'd be a fit. Let's Connect on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/
This is the show where we are talking about what it actually takes to make life work as a working mom.
From time management, setting boundaries and identifying priorities to being present and finding fun, joy, and rest amidst the chaos, working mom life is full and complex, but you don't have to wait to enjoy it.
I’m Katelyn Denning, a full-time working mom of 3 and a certified life and executive coach. I spent over 16 years in the corporate world juggling all of the different roles and responsibilities as a mom, professional, and woman.
If you're a working mom who values your professional career AND who wants to be a present parent with time for things that aren’t just about work and parenting, you’re in the right place.
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