The conversation explores the challenges of balancing parenthood and leadership, strategies for maintaining balance, the future of the workplace, supporting women in leadership, the role of mentorship, and lessons from entrepreneurship and parenthood.

Takeaways

• Balancing parenthood and leadership requires strategies such as time blocking and creating a physical environment that aligns with goals.


• Flexible work hours and supportive company cultures are important for parents to thrive in the workplace.


• Companies should encourage mentorship and provide opportunities for women to pursue leadership roles.


• Expressing gratitude and reaching out to mentors can have a positive impact on both personal and professional growth.


• Entrepreneurship is challenging, but perseverance and a long-term perspective are key.


• Being present and showing up for children is crucial, and quality time is more important than quantity.

Chapters

00:00 Balancing Parenthood and Leadership
02:06 Strategies for Maintaining Balance
04:08 The Future of the Workplace
08:13 Supporting Women in Leadership
12:45 The Role of Mentorship

Bio

Anita is the CEO of Talaera, an on demand platform for professional English and culture training that she co-founded 7 years ago. Under her leadership the company has grown to reach professionals in over 50 countries working with some of the world's most well known and forward thinking companies. Prior to that, she spent over ten years working on numerous international TV, film, commercial and stage projects. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, BBC, Huffington Post, and CBS amongst others.

Anita's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaanthonj/
Talaera: https://www.talaera.com/