Power of the Parent

Oct 21 2024 38 ep. 32 mins 5
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Charlotte Speak, founder of Power of the Parent, talks with parents about their experiences returning to work, shifts their careers have taken, why flexible working isn't a parent-only issue and much more.

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S6 Ep3: Parental Leave Transition Coaching

Oct 21 2024 6 mins  
Something that has become synonymous with supporting parents in the workplace is parental leave transition coaching. And for good reason - it can be an incredible investment in your valued team members who are blending parenthood with a career, that not only supports them personally but can transform their experiences in the workplace. Ultimately, paying dividends to you as an empl

S6 Ep2: Supporting Parents in the Workplace

Oct 14 2024 6 mins  
Continuing with the theme of laying the foundations, this week we’re covering 3 things you need to know about supporting parents in the workplace. Admittedly it could have been a solid 300 things, but we’re not in the business of overwhelming!! The topics tackled are: It’s not all about returners It’s not all about maternity leave Line managers need to be part of the c

S6 Ep1: Defining Your Parental Support Strategy

Oct 07 2024 7 mins  
Welcome to the new series and new format of the Power of the Parent® podcast! A fresh look and a new name, ‘Power of the Parent®: 3 things you need to know about’ is your back pocket guide to crafting parent and carer support strategies in the workplace. In this first episode we’re going straight into the OG - Defining your strategy. The headlines being covered are: Y

S5 Ep7: Lauren Currie - Upfront

Jul 22 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of 'Power of the Parent' podcast, host Charlotte Speak chats to Lauren Currie, the founder of Upfront Global, about women's confidence and financial discussions. They delve into the societal reluctance of women to talk about money and ambition, how historical and cultural narratives shape these barriers, and practical advice for addressing them. Lauren shares in

S5 Ep6: Single, Solo and Co-parenting Special

Nov 20 2023 50 mins  
In this episode of the podcast we’re doing things a bit differently! Today I’m talking to a few different people about their experiences of being a part of the workplace whilst navigating the family set up of being a single, solo or co-parent. There are so many versions of parenthood that are not talked about in the workplace, and whilst we want to honour people’s boundari

S5 Ep5: Andy Nichols

Nov 13 2023 29 mins  
Today I’m joined by Andy Nichols, someone who I know kind of by accident because our worlds have overlapped this year! Andy became a parent through adoption, and I’ve had the absolute privilege of hearing about his family’s experiences for a little while now, so I was thrilled when he said he’d come and chat to me on the podcast.

S5 Ep4: Sophie Cliff - The Joyful Coach

Nov 06 2023 32 mins  
In no particular order, Sophie is a positive psychology practitioner, a coach, an author, a podcaster, a mum and the queen of book recommendations. Sophie’s gorgeously squiggly career working with organisations like Disney and Hallmark led her to shape her own business that practically reconnects people with the power of finding your joy both personally and professionally.

S5 Ep3: Jennifer Elworthy - Fertility and Career Coach

Oct 30 2023 27 mins  
Jennifer is a career and fertility coach, after going through her own personal experiences of recurrent miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and fertility treatment in the workplace, she knew there was more support that needed to be offered.

S5 Ep2: Lisa Shepherd - The Biskery

Oct 23 2023 31 mins  
Lisa is all about spreading kindness in biscuit form! One of the founders of The Biskery, Lisa and her business partner Saskia have an enviable client list of brands including KPMG, Amazon, Fendi and L’oreal to name a few. You might know them from their days as Bloom Bakers (established in 2016), or perhaps their wonderful posts and content they share on Linkedin.

S5 Ep1: Genelle Aldred - Broadcaster

Oct 16 2023 36 mins  
What a guest to open up the new series!! Today I’m joined by Genelle Aldred - communication strategist consultant, broadcaster, author, deputy chair of Women In Journalism, previously a journalist for BBC/ITV/ ITN, a golfer and an ambassador for the charity SANDS.