I distinctly remember this photo being taken. Its not the best photo ever taken of me – but its an important one. It was 2013 and I was in Istanbul delivering a leadership programme, the hotel was fabulous and had the most amazing infinity pool. So far – so glamorous. Here, I’m sitting in the Grand Bazaar enjoying a…
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So you’ve got a maternity returner during Covid-19. What do you as a Manager need to do to help their transition back to work? 1. Instigate a conversation with Dads too ‘Hang on, I thought this piece was about women returning from maternity?’ It is. But whilst I have your attention I want to make…
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Leona is a working mum and previously attended one of our Mumager Ramp Up Workshops. We catch up with her to find out how she is getting on, and what she took from the programme. Can you share a bit about yourself Leona I’m a graduate entry doctor specialising in Paediatrics. I have two busy…
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Last night my virtual bootcamp class was a disaster. I felt like I had nothing to give. Several times I wanted to quit and leave the session. I felt frustrated as just two days previously I was on flying form – powering through the exercises and lifting heavy weights. I didn’t quit though. I did…
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This is my last week in the office before I hang up my headphones and put on my out of office for the summer. For the last few years I’ve taken two months off every summer to spend with the boys. Given the turmoil of the last few Covid-months, I had a moment where I…
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Going back to work after maternity leave can be a rollercoaster of emotions. If you’ve ever thought you’re the only one who has a jumble of feelings (wracked with guilt at the thought of leaving your baby, secretly looking forward to going back to work, exhausted and worried about how you’ll be able to manage…
Details“I don’t have time!” How many times have you heard yourself saying or thinking this over the past week? Juggling parenting with work and keeping on top of home life can be relentless and it’s easy to slip into the mindset of there never being enough hours in the day. A parent on one of…
DetailsWe sat down with Irish Life’s Simone Macleod-Nairn to find out more about the work Irish Life have been doing to support working parents. Simone also talks about their focus for the coming year “Live Your Life, However Life Shapes You”. Tell us about your role at Irish Life? I am the Chief People Officer…
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“How do I get my mojo back? I feel like all I do is work, do chores, sleep and do it all over again the next day”. This question was asked by a parent at one of our Working Parents sessions. Being a parent can be full-on. When you factor in everything that has to…
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Mary works in the Financial Services sector and has two girls. Here she shares her advice on returning to work, and what she got out of the Mumager Ramp Up workshop. Tell us a bit about yourself: I am a chartered accountant working in financial services for Irish Life. I have two girls 5 years…
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