Returning to work after maternity leave can be a daunting experience for many new mothers. The transition from being at home with their newborn to returning to the workplace can evoke a range of emotions, including guilt, anxiety and stress. I have three kids, which means I had three maternity leaves and three work reentries. […]
How To Balance A Career And Family Without Going Stircrazy
Many working moms find it somewhat difficult to balance a career and a family. While it is more than possible to do both, it can be overwhelming at times dealing with a number of different issues that can come up at the same time. One of the many issues surrounding working mothers is that they […]
6 Reasons Why Moms Make Great Leaders
Being a mom is no easy feat. Raising children, managing work and home life, and keeping everyone happy can be quite a challenge. However, these same qualities that make being a mother hard also make moms excellent leaders. Throughout history, mothers have stepped up to take on leadership roles in different capacities with great success. […]
How To Lead By Influence
Leadership is a skill that requires the ability to empower and inspire others. Knowing how to lead by influence is essential for a successful leader. It takes a special kind of individual who can motivate others to achieve great things with their influence. With more organizations going “flat” and senior-level roles that do not have […]
How To Counteract Disabling Perspectives
Every New Year I aim to work on theme, intentions and goals….unless I get distracted like last year and did not get around to it until March. But this year for whatever reason I was on top of it. I have a certain method I follow, which is a mash up of various systems and […]
How To Juggle Family, Career And A Blog
When I started KimmyBean, my goal was to share the comedy side of being a professional working mom. You know; the sheer madness that leads to a crazed sort of laughter, right before you feel like you’re losing it! Little did I know blogging would require a lot of time. I was already stretched thin […]
The Top 5 Qualities of Female Leaders
In a world where male leaders are often lauded for their qualities, it’s important to remember that female leaders possess their own unique set of qualities that make them just as effective, if not more so. There’s no question that women have made great strides in leadership positions in recent years. In fact, a study […]
How To Develop Your Own Leadership Style In 5 Steps
Leadership is a quality that many people aspire to have. There are many different leadership styles, and the best leaders are those who are able to adapt their style to the situation and the people they are leading. The most important thing for a leader is to have a clear vision and be able to […]
Don’t Lean, Opt Out: 3 Things To Make Opting Out Simple For Working Moms
As working moms, we are constantly leaning in. We are leaning into our careers. We are leaning into our family. And when there’s some time in between, we lean into our self-care. We are the Lean In poster queens. And if we leaned in any further, we would fall over! So instead of leaning in, […]
5 Helpful Back To School Tips For Working Moms
It won’t be long before the kids are headed back to school. Moms everywhere will be doing the happy dance to celebrate and surviving another summer break. While some moms might take the day off from work for the first day of school other working moms may not get to. So the first day of […]
