Fixable The return-to-work toolbox (re-release)
Sep 1, 2025
Transitioning back to work after parental leave can be daunting, especially when juggling personal challenges. A director returns to a changed workplace and grapples with her new identity as a mom. Insights on the emotional rollercoaster of re-entering professional life shine through. Listeners learn about the importance of flexible leadership and teamwork for a successful comeback. The discussion highlights the significant shift from contributor to manager, underlining the need for realistic expectations and effective collaboration.
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Promotion Followed By Crisis And Extended Leave
- Wren got promoted to finance director while pregnant, then took extended leave because her newborn had life-threatening issues.
- She nearly lost her son twice early on, which prolonged leave and complicated return plans.
Treat Return As A New Job
- Returning from leave after a promotion is not a return, it's starting a new job with new expectations.
- Frances Frei and Anne Morriss frame reintegration as a 90-day onboarding, not a quick restart.
Use A 90-Day Onboarding Plan
- Use a 90-day plan to rebuild confidence, capacity, and credibility in the new role.
- Follow Michael Watkins' approach to structure priorities and measure progress in the first three months.
