What do motherhood and leadership have in common?

One of my clients just had her first week back at work after having a baby and she's on our weekly coaching call gushing about how amazing her life feels!

This is honestly not how I imagined this call going...

She was worried she'd have imposter syndrome returning to work (totally understandable) but instead she feels more confident than ever, relaxed in her skin, and deliciously self-assured with zero signs of imposter syndrome 🎉

There was one moment in a meeting where she felt a wave of panic but she reached for the breathing tools we'd practiced right there at the table and no one was the wiser as she found her center again.

This is the same woman who admitted her Type A tendencies, insecurity at work, need to prove herself and an immense internal pressure about being an amazing mom and not losing herself in the process in our first few sessions.

So what shifted??

Besides stepping through the immense portal of becoming a mother...

She got really clear about the kind of woman she wanted to become in this chapter of her life. Like with all my 1:1 clients we started with a visualization practice to create a clear image of the kind of woman she wanted to be.

She knew her family, pleasure, and values were of highest priority. So she prioritized connection with her husband and friends, set aside time, even little bits, to meditate and practice self care and fill herself up. We worked through her difficulty accepting help so she could create a strong support system for this new chapter of life, which she majorly credits to sailing through this transition which such ease.

She showed up hungry for transformation and slowly, but surely over the past five months, she became that self-assured authentic powerful woman that she was always meant to be.

And the most surprising thing she learned in that first week of work? There are a lot of parallels between being a good parent and being an effective leader! Instead of feeling like she had to play catch up, she found her communication and delegation skills had dramatically improved 🚀

New motherhood, a hot marriage and a thriving career with grace, pleasure and ease? It is possible!

These are the stories I wish we heard more of.

Have there been hiccups?

Abso-fucking-lutely but when you have are intentional about your vision and priorities, have a plan for your self care and a support system to hold you, that solid foundation helps you cruise through the inevitable bumps with ease.

As a bay area life coach for women in tech and professional careers, I'm an expert at helping high-achieving women navigating the unique challenges that come with big life changes like motherhood.

Curious to hear how I can help you in this next chapter of life?

Book a free consultation with me here

XO Alyssa