Fourth Trimester Podcast Episode 140: Returning to Work Transition Guide – Michelle Olsen, MA, CPCC
Returning to work after having a baby is a deeply personal and often emotional transition. Some parents are eager to dive back into their careers, while others feel heartache at the thought of leaving their little one. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, navigating this shift can be challenging.
Returning to Work Workshop
Career coach Michelle Olsen, founder of GreenLight, specializes in helping women find clarity and purpose during career transitions. She holds a Master’s in Organizational Psychology and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC)
Michelle shares insights with us on making the back to work transition with intention, finding the right balance for your family, and creating a plan that aligns with your values. She shares tips on what to ask for and factors to consider when making your own decisions about when, how and whether to return to work.
“You don’t have to go back to the way you used to work. You get to redefine how you show up, with your new identity in mind.”
— Michelle Olsen, MA, CPCC
Full Show Notes
1. Navigating Back to Work Transition [00:00:04]
2. The Birth of a New Identity [00:05:53]
3. Communicating Post-Leave Work Preferences [00:07:20]
4. Strengthening Relationships Amid Parenting [00:11:56]
5. Prioritizing Health Postpartum [00:14:08]
6. Coping with Emotions and Guilt [00:23:04]
7. Building a Flexible Career Path [00:29:27]
8. Trust Yourself as a New Parent [00:32:58]
Returning to Work Workshop & Coaching
Work with Michelle Olsen directly. For listeners of our podcast, we have a couple of options for you:
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Greenlight Coaching – individual coaching1:1 Personalized Going Back To Work & New Parents Coaching Package of three (3) 45-minute coaching sessions Code: RETURNTOWK for $100 OFF |
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Natural Resources – group workshopNew Parent Resource Center — Online & in-person classes for expecting and new parents. Everything you need for your new baby. Code: 4THTRIMESTER for $15 OFF (On $40 or more) |
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