Women at Work

October 16, the Amys Are Back

Oct 9, 2023

Recover from failure, serving on a board, career aspirations and marriage names, divorce's impact at work, disability understanding and assistive technology, taking sabbatical and gaining clarity, challenges of ADHD in the workplace, personal growth and challenging tasks

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Taking a sabbatical from work can provide clarity and help individuals prioritize what truly matters in their professional lives.

ADHD significantly impacts all aspects of life, including work, and awareness and accommodations are crucial for individuals with disabilities.

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The Importance of Taking a Sabbatical

The podcast host discusses the value of taking a sabbatical from work. After a three-month break, the host reflects on how it allowed her to gain clarity and prioritize what truly matters. She shares that the break was not entirely restful, but it was still beneficial in providing a fresh perspective and renewed excitement for tackling work. The host believes that taking time off can help individuals differentiate between what is truly important and what can be discarded.

Introduction

3min

Understanding the Impact of ADHD and Challenges in the Workplace

2min

Reflections on Personal Growth and Challenging Yourself

2min

How do you recover from a failure? What’s it really like—and what does it take—to serve on a board? Do our career aspirations influence our decision, if and when we marry somebody, to keep or change our last name? How does going through a divorce affect us at work, and for how long? If we have a disability, how can we get the understanding and assistive technology we need to do our job?

These questions are at the heart of some of the conversations the Amys are having this season with women who’ve been there. As always, we’ll be bringing you expertise, stories, and advice.

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