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“Workparent - Staying True to Yourself” with Daisy Dowling, Executive Coach and Leading Expert on Working Parenthood
Description
What does “staying true to yourself” mean to you?
How can you balance a demanding career and thrive as a working parent?
My guest on this episode is Daisy Dowling, Founder & CEO of Workparent and author “Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True to Yourself, and Raising Happy Kids”
During our conversation, Daisy and I discuss:
Why she went into HR after getting her Harvard MBA
What she learned about coaching leaders while at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Blackstone
Why she thinks the best talent leaders are “barrier breakers” who help people to unlock their potential
Why she asks her coaching clients to define their professional and parenting brand?
Why every working parent should have an “already done” list to track their daily accomplishments
Her advice for how HR professionals can balance our demanding careers and succeed in their personal lives
Connecting with Daisy:
Daisy Dowling on LinkedIn
Workparent - Support and solutions for all working parents
Resources:
Why Did We Ever Go Into HR: Harvard Business Review article by Matthew D. Breitfelder and Daisy Dowling