E32: The Advice Every Working Mother Needs to Hear Now with Sarah Olin of Lumo Leadership
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07/30/24 • 42 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Olin, the Co-Founder and CEO of LUMO Leadership.
With over 10,000 hours of coaching and facilitation experience, Sarah has advised top executives at renowned organizations such as the United Nations, Google, and the NBA (just to name a few!). Her passion for empowering individuals and organizations is palpable, focusing on fostering connection, advocacy, and personal growth.
Sarah’s insights are particularly invaluable for mothers navigating personal and professional growth amidst challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn about:
1. The Difference Between Coaching and Therapy: Sarah walks us through coaching as a transformative and essential tool, especially beneficial for mothers balancing career, parenthood, and personal growth and breaks down when you should seek coaching versus when to seek therapy.
2. Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Drawing from personal experiences, Sarah discusses strategies to overcome self-doubt whenever it creeps in.
3. Juggling Motherhood and a Demanding Career: Sarah provides insights into the motherhood penalty and shares her strategies for effectively managing both parenting and professional responsibilities, including practical advice she deploys herself as it relates to self-care and stress management.
4. Lessons from Motherhood: Reflecting on her journey, Sarah shares profound lessons learned from navigating the complexities of parenthood, offering wisdom gained from her own experiences raising her pre-teen daughter.
5. Cultivating Supportive Communities: Sarah underscores the significance of community and connection for women, offering guidance on fostering meaningful relationships in both professional and personal spheres.
This episode promises to be a source of inspiration and practical wisdom for all - join us as we delve into navigating the intersection of motherhood, career, and personal fulfillment!
Links:
- Sarah Olin on LinkedIn
- Register to sign up for LUMO’s weekly newsletter: https://39764092.hs-sites.com/lumonewsletter
- LUMO works directly with businesses to tailor their offerings to each company’s specific needs. For more details on how LUMO can help your company take care of new and expecting parents in your organization, feel free to reach out to: [email protected]
- Blessing of the B-Minus
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In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Olin, the Co-Founder and CEO of LUMO Leadership.
With over 10,000 hours of coaching and facilitation experience, Sarah has advised top executives at renowned organizations such as the United Nations, Google, and the NBA (just to name a few!). Her passion for empowering individuals and organizations is palpable, focusing on fostering connection, advocacy, and personal growth.
Sarah’s insights are particularly invaluable for mothers navigating personal and professional growth amidst challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn about:
1. The Difference Between Coaching and Therapy: Sarah walks us through coaching as a transformative and essential tool, especially beneficial for mothers balancing career, parenthood, and personal growth and breaks down when you should seek coaching versus when to seek therapy.
2. Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Drawing from personal experiences, Sarah discusses strategies to overcome self-doubt whenever it creeps in.
3. Juggling Motherhood and a Demanding Career: Sarah provides insights into the motherhood penalty and shares her strategies for effectively managing both parenting and professional responsibilities, including practical advice she deploys herself as it relates to self-care and stress management.
4. Lessons from Motherhood: Reflecting on her journey, Sarah shares profound lessons learned from navigating the complexities of parenthood, offering wisdom gained from her own experiences raising her pre-teen daughter.
5. Cultivating Supportive Communities: Sarah underscores the significance of community and connection for women, offering guidance on fostering meaningful relationships in both professional and personal spheres.
This episode promises to be a source of inspiration and practical wisdom for all - join us as we delve into navigating the intersection of motherhood, career, and personal fulfillment!
Links:
- Sarah Olin on LinkedIn
- Register to sign up for LUMO’s weekly newsletter: https://39764092.hs-sites.com/lumonewsletter
- LUMO works directly with businesses to tailor their offerings to each company’s specific needs. For more details on how LUMO can help your company take care of new and expecting parents in your organization, feel free to reach out to: [email protected]
- Blessing of the B-Minus
For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts
Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: @mightyasamotherpodcast!
Previous Episode
Summer Re-Release: Permission To Rest with Ashley Neese
As we are all in the midst of the joy and chaos that is the summer season, we are bringing you a re-release of one of our favorite episodes that is so apropos right now: renowned author and breathwork specialist Ashley Neese is on the show to talk about something much needed for all mamas. REST!
Over the last fifteen years, Ashley has had the privilege of helping thousands of people with crippling anxiety, exhaustion, boundary setting, emotional regulation, grief, anger, overwhelm, and chronic stress. Her revolutionary work has consistently been featured in prominent outlets such as Vogue, Goop, Mind Body Green, and we know you will love this episode.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to soothe your nervous system
- Manage feelings of anxiety and overwhelm
- What are grounding practices and can you easily weave them into micro moments throughout your day
- Reconnect to yourself by quieting your mind and body
You can discover Ashley’s incredible work and connect with her via:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_neese/
- Her uplifting substack: https://thedeepercall.substack.com/
- Her latest book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690360/permission-to-rest-by-ashley-neese/
- Her first book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-breathe-ashley-neese/1129663433;jsessionid=18116B5158D0DE63CCEFF1F3EA5D4C7E.prodny_store02-atgap13?ean=9780399582714&st=AFF&2sid=Linktree%20Pty%20Ltd_100589976_NA&sourceId=AFFLinktree%20Pty%20Ltd
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Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: @mightyasamotherpodcast!
Next Episode
E33: Inclusion for Mothers Matters More Than Ever with Mita Mallick
Today, we welcome Mita Mallick, a corporate change-maker and author, to discuss the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in transforming workplaces for women and mothers. As the Head of DEI at Carta and author of "Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace," Mita brings valuable insights to our conversation that we think will resonate for mothers of all kinds.
Key Takeaways:
1. The significance of DEI for all individuals, especially women and mothers
2. Personal anecdotes driving Mita's passion for inclusivity
3. Strategies for creating thriving work environments for mothers
4. Raising inclusive children: practical approaches
Highlights:
Explore the current state of DEI and its impact on working mothers
Uncover the inspirations behind Mita's groundbreaking work
Discuss actionable steps for fostering truly inclusive workplaces
Learn how to instill inclusive values in the next generation
While acknowledging progress, we delve into the challenges that remain in achieving genuine inclusivity. Mita's expertise offers a thought-provoking perspective on reshaping the DEI narrative. We hope you enjoy!
Links:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394177097
- McKinsey Women in the Workplace (2022) https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace
- HBR Women In Leadership Face Ageism At Every Age: https://hbr.org/2023/06/women-in-leadership-face-ageism-at-every-age
We hope this episode helps challenge (in a good way!) you think about diversity, equity, and inclusion and the role it plays.
For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother:
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Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: @mightyasamotherpodcast!
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