Big Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena Hefti MBE. Expect lots of aha moments, inspiration, fresh ideas, and practical support, so you can move forward in your career in a way that works for you and your family.This podcast is hosted by our social enterprise Leaders Plus. We believe that no parent should have to choose between progressing the career they love…
Rupert Brown - Making Better Career and Family Decisions During Times of Transformation
👤 Episode 1{CEO Series} Ori Carmel - How to Make Better Decisions About Work and Family
👤 Episode 2[Future of Work] Prof Gudrun Sander - How to Build a Better Workplace that Truly Supports Working Parents
👤 Episode 3Ahed Serhal - How to Turn Guilt into Growth: Finding Balance as a Working Parent Abroad
👤 Episode 4{CEO Series} Heather Blundell - How to Navigate Leadership While Raising Young Children
👤 Episode 5Jess & Darryl Abelscroft - How to Navigate Shared Parental Leave
👤 Episode 6[Future Of Work] Dominic Holmes - How Flexible Working Will Redefine Success and Efficiency at Work
👤 Episode 7{CEO Series} Rebecca Brosnan - How Strategic Planning Can Help You Build a High-Impact Career and Family Life
👤 Episode 8Louise Donaghey FRAeS - How to Lead with Strength and Vulnerability as a Breadwinner Parent
👤 Episode 9{CEO Series} Dr Nara Daubeney - How To Let Go of Guilt and Redefine Success as a Working Parent
👤 Episode 10Nadia Bunyan MCIPD & Tatiana Pignon - How to Successfully Implement a 4-Day Week Without Sacrificing Impact
👤 Episode 11Jo Taylor & John Pyle - International Careers & Parenthood: How to Thrive When Pursuing a Global Career and Raising a Family
👤 Episode 12Dan Reed - The Power of Authenticity And How Parenthood Can Strengthen Leadership
👤 Episode 13(C-Suite Series) Steph Hind - How to Balance Leadership, Parenting, and Wellbeing Without Sacrifice
👤 Episode 14(C-Suite Series) Susie Warran-Smith CBE DL - How to Overcome Guilt and Build a Successful Career as a Parent
👤 Episode 15(C-Suite Series) Jane Hollinshead - How to Navigate a Squiggly Career and Find Success on Your Own Terms
👤 Episode 16(C-Suite Series) Heather Black - How Upskilling Can Unlock a Flexible and Fulfilling Career
👤 Episode 17(C-Suite Series) Sylwia Wolos - Leaders Plus Senior Leader Mentor on How to Thrive in a C-Suite Role While Raising a Family
👤 Episode 18(C-Suite Series) Verena Hefti MBE - Celebrating 200 Episodes: The Journey of Leaders Plus and How to Navigate Career Progression for Working Parents
👤 Episode 19(C-Suite Series) Elizabeth Willetts - How to Break the Glass Ceiling While Juggling Career Ambitions and Parenthood
👤 Episode 20BITE-SIZED: Verena Hefti MBE - Balancing the Holiday Mental Load
👤 Episode 21Dr. Whitney Casares - Why Self-Care for Parents is Key to Thriving at Work and Home
👤 Episode 22Brigid Schulte - Overcoming Overwork with Strategies for a Balanced Life
👤 Episode 23Carin-Isabel Knoop - Control Isn’t Everything: Embracing Kindness in Life, Parenting, and Leadership
👤 Episode 24Tom Shaw - How to Create Counterbalance in Your Life & Career
👤 Episode 25Sally Hamm & Matt Hamm - How to Communicate With Each Other as a Dual Career Couple
👤 Episode 26Brad Johnson & David G. Smith - How to be a Great Ally in the Workplace
👤 Episode 27{CEO Series} Tiffany Sauder - How to Harness the Incredible Power of Networking
👤 Episode 28[Future of Work] Tatiana Pignon - Does the Four Day Week Really Work?
👤 Episode 29{CEO Series} Polly Neate - How to Find Purpose in Your Work
👤 Episode 30Emily Wilton & Jo Goring - How Job Sharing Benefits Organisations & What Job Sharing Can Teach You About Leadership
👤 Episode 31Ferzana Bham & Bethany Pearson - How to Self-Promote at Work & Build Relationships
👤 Episode 32Nathalie Holdstock - How to Thrive as a Shift Worker When You're a Parent of Young Children
👤 Episode 33[Future of Work] Lucy Kemp - How AI Will Impact the Future of Work & How to Prevent Women From Leaving the Workforce
👤 Episode 34Nicky Lowe - How to Avoid Burnout as a Working Parent
👤 Episode 35Helen Balcome & Kate Groom - How to Implement Outcome-based Management
👤 Episode 36Gethin Nadin - How to Build Better Employee Experiences for Working Parents & Ensuring the Voice in Your Head Speaks Kindly
👤 Episode 37Dr. Malissa Clark - How to Set Boundaries as a Workaholic & Learn to be More Present as a Parent
👤 Episode 38Paul J. Sullivan - How to Become a Lead Dad & Parent Out Loudly
👤 Episode 39Dr. Sonia Damle - How to Navigate Shift Work as a Parent & the Benefits of Self-Rostering in the NHS & Beyond
👤 Episode 40[Future of Work] Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst - How Workstyle (Rather Than Flexible Working) Could Change the Way You Work Forever
👤 Episode 41[Future of Work] Denise Wilson OBE - How the UK is Working to Achieve Gender Balance at Board Level & What Still Needs to Change
👤 Episode 42[Future of Work] Bruce Daisley - How to Reduce the Number of Meetings in Your Workplace & Change the Organisational Culture
👤 Episode 43Rosie Hewat - How to Handle the Call Back to the Office & Tips on Requesting Flexible Working
👤 Episode 44Elizabeth Willetts - How to Get Your Flexible Working Request Approved & Why the Future of Work is Hybrid
👤 Episode 45Charlotte Boujassy - How to Let Go of the Pressure of Being a Perfect Parent & Progress Your Career
👤 Episode 46Thorey V. Proppe - How Data Can Improve DEI Policies & Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
👤 Episode 47Brita Fernandez Schmidt - How to Learn to Trust Your Intuition & Manage Your Fears
👤 Episode 48Lea Henry - How to Manage Perfectionism When Combining a Big Career & Young Children
👤 Episode 49