54: How High-Performing Women Can Navigate Maternity Leave & Empower Their Career Transition

Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich

In this episode of "Living While Leading," host Sharon Ehrlich, a performance and empowerment coach for high-performing professional women, explores the complexities of navigating pregnancy and career transitions.
Tune in for practical advice and effective communication strategies for expecting and returning mothers, addressing common challenges and uncomfortable conversations about maternity leave.
Sharon emphasizes the importance of early discussions, setting clear expectations, and creating a supportive work environment. She also shares personal anecdotes and best practices for leaders to foster open communication and support their team members during this significant life transition.
Tune in for insights and to manage this journey with confidence and clarity.
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Over my career, I have accepted various promotions in the corporate space.
Then, at a certain point, I realized that something was very wrong.
I was the only woman in the room. Perhaps there were other women out there experiencing the same. And perhaps those women needed mentors. So, I decided to walk away from my high-paying executive job and started Living While Leading.
High-performing women deserve to be supported through the unique challenges they face in male-dominated spaces.
This is where OWN THE ROOM comes in. You work hard to build your expertise and reputation. You may question if you’re genuinely being seen or heard in specific spaces. This self-doubt impacts visibility, erodes confidence, and affects how others perceive your value.
In your one-off OWN THE ROOM 90-minute private session, I’ll help prioritize individual goals and brainstorm actionable steps.

Then, there’s my 3-month coaching program: the LWL 4-step system. You get weekly tailored sessions for 3 months for 1 hour to help you reach your goals.
Don’t wait for the “perfect” time to invest in yourself. The right time is now. Work with me to unlock your potential and ensure you own every room you enter.

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Balancing work with childcare responsibilities (00:04:07)

3. Tips for discussing pregnancy, maternity leave, and return to work (00:07:41)