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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms

Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms

Rebecca Olson

This is a show for working moms who want to balance their ambitious career goals with their life as a mom. Being a career driven woman is hard and confusing after having kids but each week, Certified Professional Life Coach Rebecca Olson will share bite-size stories, tips and strategies to help you regain your confidence, make decisions you trust and create a positive mindset that supports the ambitious life you want to live. Drawing on seven years of coaching ambitious working mom in finding work/life balance as well as her own journey as the breadwinner of a family of 4, Rebecca will teach you how to be both successful at work and present with your family. If you never want to choose between your career and being a great mom, you’ll find the answers and support right here. Learn more at rebeccaolsoncoaching.com.
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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - Advancing your career in 2024 with Stacy Mayer

Advancing your career in 2024 with Stacy Mayer

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01/22/24 • 47 min

What’s it going to take to get promoted and advance your career in 2024? I asked this question to executive coach and promotion strategist, Stacy Mayer, who explained that the first step to getting promoted is ownership. We need to decide, as women, what we want out of our career and what we are willing to do (and not do) to get it. In today’s episode, Stacy shares with us what it takes to own your advancing career, how to get exposure to your boss’s boss through strategic ally meetings and the #1 thing you can do, right now, to lay a foundation for a promotion by the end of the year.

Topics in this episode:

  • What’s different about 2024, when it comes to getting promoted, then in past years?
  • What is different about how men have traditionally been promoted vs. women today?
  • Setting up ally meetings and what to say
  • The importance of building trust and the 3 aspects of trust that are required to get promoted
  • Do you need to shut down your emotions to get promoted?

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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - Default Parent Resentment

Default Parent Resentment

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05/13/24 • 31 min

In this week's episode of the podcast, I dive into the topic of being the "default parent"—the one who primarily manages our child's basic needs and household duties.

I explore the heavy mental and emotional load that comes with this role. Many working moms, including myself, often find ourselves as the default parent, not necessarily because of our partners, but due to our own choices and behaviors.

I share insights on how stepping back and redistributing household responsibilities can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life, both professionally and personally. Working moms, this is one you’ll definitely want to tune into.

Topics in this episode:

  • The concept of the "default parent" who primarily manages children's basic needs and household tasks.
  • The mental and emotional load carried by the default parent.
  • Reasons why working mothers often become the default parent beyond partner involvement.
  • Strategies for relinquishing control and redistributing responsibilities within the household.
  • The impact of these changes on achieving a balance between ambitious career goals and active parenting.

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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - 3 step roadmap to an ambitious and balanced life {+ exciting announcement}
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08/26/24 • 36 min

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm excited to walk you through the Ambitious and Balanced process, where I break down the three key steps that are essential for creating a balanced life as a working mom.

I'll guide you through each step, revealing the exact process I'll be using in my upcoming group coaching program, Ambitious & Balanced. Plus, I’m sharing all the juicy details about this program.

So if you’ve been craving a life where you’re calm, confident, and truly in control, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Topics in this episode:

  • Overview of the Ambitious and Balanced process.
  • Key decisions for achieving work-life balance.
  • Fall launch of a new group coaching program.
  • Strategies for effective time management and prioritization.
  • Group coaching details and ongoing support plan.

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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - The best end-of-year practice

The best end-of-year practice

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12/18/23 • 25 min

As the year ends, your brain is seeking closure for the things that have taken place and is ready to reset for the year ahead. In today’s podcast I want to teach you the #1 end-of-year practice that will make this reflection time effective and energizing. It will help your mind focus on all of the good that happened this year, show you exactly how to grow and improve and give specific next steps to move forward into the new year. I’m teaching this entire process right here on this episode and giving six tips to ensure that the practice is 100% effective.

Topics in this episode:

  • Why does our brains like closure?
  • 3 steps to an effective evaluation
  • Learning and growth doesn’t happen when we live life, it happens as we reflect on life
  • The importance of focusing on the good first
  • 6 tips to make the evaluation process the most effective
  • Don’t forget to think about what is internally driving your decisions as you evaluate

Show Notes & References:

  • Let’s evaluate your year together and decide exactly what you need to make 2024 your best year yet. Take the next step by booking a free breakthrough call. Click here to book: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book.
  • Want ongoing support as a working mom? Sign up for the free 19-day audio series: How to be a present and connected mom. Each day you will receive an email with a downloadable audio of 5 minutes or less that will teach you a tool or strategy for being more present and in the moment. Click here to sign up and receive the first audio: https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/be-present-optin

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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - 5 must-have mindsets that create balance (rebroadcast)
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10/21/24 • 24 min

On the podcast today, I am rebroadcasting this really important episode - 5 must-have mindsets if you want to create a life that feels balanced because a life a life that feels balanced starts in your mind.

We like to think that if we just control how much we work or when we check email, that magically we will feel more present and content, but in reality, our mindset is the first thing that needs to change.

These 5 simple mindsets are what will allow you to actually shut down your work-brain with your computer, to be present and focused when you are with your family and they will allow you to schedule in time for just YOU.

Topics in this episode:

  • What is balance? A feeling.
  • 5 mindsets that allow for a balanced life and why they work.
  • A balanced life centers around YOU. When you feel good about yourself, you unlock the ability to create balance.
  • The tension between wanting something to be different and feeling satisfied with what is.
  • The importance of being willing to feel any emotion when it comes to feeling balanced.

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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - Lost in motherhood? How to reclaim your purpose and presence
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11/18/24 • 28 min

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m diving into a topic so many ambitious women wrestle with but rarely talk about—the motherhood identity crisis. Becoming a mom can flip your world upside down, leaving you questioning who you are, what you want, and if the career you’ve worked so hard for still aligns with the life you want to lead.

I’m sharing my own experience of feeling lost after having kids, stories from my clients, and the transformative results they’ve achieved by navigating this identity shift with intention.

If you’ve ever felt torn between your goals and your family, or like you’re failing at everything despite giving it your all, this episode is for you. Let’s explore how to regain your sense of purpose, calm your mind, and reclaim your power to make life feel intentional again. You don’t want to miss this one!

Topics in this episode:

  • The motherhood identity crisis and its impact.
  • Personal stories of transformation.
  • Finding purpose in your career.
  • Quieting the mental chaos.
  • Building a balanced, intentional life.

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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - Strategic conversations: How to get your company to sponsor coaching
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09/23/24 • 25 min

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If you’ve been curious about how to approach your employer for sponsorship or wondering how to advocate for yourself, this week’s episode is for you.

I’m breaking down 3 essential tips to help you confidently ask for support and pay for your coaching - even if your company doesn’t usually cover this kind of expense. Trust me, this is going to be a game-changer, both for you and your company. You won’t want to miss this one!

Topics in this episode:

  • How to ask your company to pay for coaching.
  • Believing in the value of coaching.
  • Highlighting company benefits.
  • Using stats to support your case for company investment.
  • Empowering women to invest in work-life balance.

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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - Career vs. motherhood - who will win?

Career vs. motherhood - who will win?

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10/28/24 • 27 min

In this week's episode of the podcast, I'm tackling the real, unfiltered challenges that ambitious working moms face at the crossroads of career and family.

I share surprising stats and heartfelt client stories that might feel all too familiar, plus practical, real-life strategies you can actually use to manage both worlds.

From navigating the “mom identity crisis” to building confidence and staying on track with your goals, this episode has everything you need to feel empowered and clear on your path forward. Trust me, you won’t want to miss it!

Topics in this episode:

  • Why motherhood can feel like a career crossroads.
  • Real stories from moms navigating the balancing act.
  • The “motherhood identity crisis” and how to find your true north.
  • Powerful daily exercises to build resilience and confidence.
  • The importance of strategic support to reach career goals while prioritizing family.

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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - Balance Foundations: An unshakeable view of self

Balance Foundations: An unshakeable view of self

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08/05/24 • 17 min

If you want to create a life that feels balanced you must have an unshakable view of yourself - I call that confidence.

You must believe that you are amazing and valuable and good at what you do regardless of how much you get done, how prepared you are, or what anyone else thinks. An unshakeable view of self is a pillar in a balanced life and in this episode I’ll be sharing what it takes to create it.

This is part 3 in our series on the foundational principals of work-life balance, you ready? Let’s get to it.

Topics in this episode:

  • Importance of feeling acknowledged and supported in a community.
  • Sharing my personal experience.
  • How to build and maintain self-confidence.
  • Identifying your core values.
  • Separating self-worth from achievements.

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Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms - Have to vs want to (rebroadcast)

Have to vs want to (rebroadcast)

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01/09/23 • 21 min

A balanced life is a life of WANT-to. It’s a life that feels purposeful, motivating, fun and even easy. An unbalanced life is a life of HAVE-to. It’s a life that feels hard, forceful, and exhausting. Two women might have a very similar life with similar responsibilities but one will feel balanced because everything in their life feels like a choice – like a WANT to and the other will feel imbalanced because they feel like they have no choice and they HAVE to do the things they are doing. In this episode we are going to talk about the difference between a want to and a have to life and then explore the process of moving from have to to want to. Ready? Let’s get to it...

Topics in this episode:

  • A have to life feels forced vs. a want to life that feels chosen
  • When you want to do something, it feels motivating
  • Selecting activities with your kids that you want to do
  • 3 steps to moving from a life of have-to’s to a life of want-to’s
  • Shifting your thoughts so that the activities in life feel like something you want

Show Notes & References:

  • I can help you create a life you not only want to live, but a life that makes you happy and excited to live. Ready to get started? Click here to book a free coaching call to learn more. www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book
  • Don’t forget to leave a rating and review to help spread this resource to other working moms!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms have?

Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms currently has 197 episodes available.

What topics does Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Podcasts, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms?

The episode title 'Love your current life' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms?

The average episode length on Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms released?

Episodes of Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms?

The first episode of Ambitious and Balanced Working Moms was released on Mar 9, 2021.

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