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Parenting at Work: Can We Really Have It All?

Parenting at Work: Can We Really Have It All?

Update: 2025-10-01
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“I want it all. I want it now” - timeless words sung by the late Freddie Mercury, and sampled by every child ever, including your own, am I right?


But let’s be honest, they’re not the only ones. As parents, we put ourselves under so much pressure to keep up with the Joneses and have it all… but what does that even mean?


A big house?

Private school?

Or maybe just financial security?


In this episode, I am here to tell you one thing, and one thing only: you are not perfect, and that’s okay! It’s time to follow my seven tips and embrace the beautiful, incredible, imperfect you.


So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…



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Highlights from this episode:

00:37 - Having it all… but at what cost?

06:21 - There’s no such thing as work-life balance

10:20 - Your inner conflict

16:11 - All does not mean perfect

18:01 - Asking for help is not a weakness

21:28 - Be present for yourself

27:11 - Be ruthless

32:41 - You are imperfect, and that’s ok

34:22 - Who are you?




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Parenting at Work: Can We Really Have It All?

Parenting at Work: Can We Really Have It All?