#104 How do you build a conscious career and raise a family? w/ Jiezhen Wu

How do you balance the joys of motherhood with the demands of a fulfilling career? Join me as I sit down with Jiezhen Wu, a fellow conscious leadership coach and mother of two, who has mastered the art of leading a conscious life while nurturing her growing family. In this episode, Jiezhen shares her journey from maternity leave to the boardroom, offering insights on how she helps conscious leaders thrive in their professional and personal lives.

Discover how she navigates the evolving roles of being a mother and a professional, and learn practical tips for finding your own rhythm in the delicate dance of work and family life!

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) How do new mothers manage work and family? Explore the challenges and strategies for balancing professional life with motherhood.
(01:00) What is conscious leadership for mothers? Learn how conscious leadership principles can guide mothers in their dual roles.
(02:30) How does a second child change your career? Understand how becoming a parent of two impacts professional priorities and routines.
(04:00) What should you consider before returning to work? Gain insights from a Harvard professor on the mental and emotional shifts after childbirth.
(09:00) How can you create a work-life playbook? Discover Jiezhen’s approach to designing a flexible and fulfilling work-life balance.
(25:00) Can working mothers have it all? Reflect on what it means to "have it all" and how to prioritize effectively.
(27:00)] How can you stay present as a mother? Learn tips for being fully present with your children and at work.
(31:00) Why is presence more important than perfection? Emphasize the value of being present over striving for perfection in parenting.
(36:00) How can workplaces support returning mothers? Explore ways organizations can better support mothers rejoining the workforce.
(38:00) What does "having it all" mean to you? Reflect on defining success in alignment with your current life stage.

Jiezhen Wu

Jiezhen is a Leadership Consultant and Coach, and a Senior Principal with Korn Ferry in their Leadership Advisory - CEO & Board Practice and is based in the firm's Singapore office. She is committed to helping individuals, teams and organizations find clarity, alignment and ease amidst uncertainty in building a more intentional and conscious world.

Before moving back to Singapore from the United States, Jiezhen was a Senior Consultant and Coach with Linden Leadership as well as an Equity and Inclusion Fellow and part of the Mindful Leaders Collective at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, where she completed her master’s degree focusing on leadership, inclusion and impact.

Connect with her on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jiezhen) and Instagram (instagram.com/jiezhen and Instagram.com/thepossibilityplaybook).

YANA FRY

Yana is the founder of the Timeless Teachings Podcast. She is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual teacher, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally.

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