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Tom Critchlow on Parenting, Road Trips, and Work-Life Harmony

Tom Critchlow on Parenting, Road Trips, and Work-Life Harmony

Update: 2025-10-01
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In this episode, we sit down with Tom Critchlow to delve into the art of juggling professional ambitions with the beautiful chaos of fatherhood.


In this episode, Tom shares his unique journey from being an independent consultant to transitioning back into the corporate worldโ€”all while taking his family on a year-and-a-half road trip during the COVID pandemic. ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿž๏ธ Discover how owning his schedule allowed him to be present for precious family moments, like bath time with his kids.


We explore the evolving landscape of parenting in a tech-saturated era, where explaining abstract job roles to young minds requires creativity and patience. From the humorous side of parentingโ€”think projectile vomitingโ€”to the importance of unstructured play, this episode is packed with candid insights and personal stories.


Tom opens up about the unexpected joys and challenges of fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of real conversations about these experiences. Whether you're an ambitious dad striving to nurture meaningful family connections or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is for you.

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Tom Critchlow on Parenting, Road Trips, and Work-Life Harmony

Tom Critchlow on Parenting, Road Trips, and Work-Life Harmony

Jeff Hittner