Navigating your career as a parent:
A chat with Andrea Barr
In this episode of the Around the Campfire podcast, I chat with career coach Andrea Barr about the challenges we face as parents trying to balance work and family life.
We dive into Andrea’s journey into career coaching for parents and how she helps people navigate career changes and shifts that happen with parenting. We chat about the importance of self-care, how crucial support systems are, the power of asking for help, and what it means to define success and balance on your own terms.
Andrea also shares her wisdom on creating flexible rhythms instead of strict routines and why prioritizing mental health and well-being is key.
Website
Links from Andrea:
1. (very important) the facials I get! Formula Fig
2. The story about my husband’s health journey (eppy here)
3. Also thought I would share my fav freebie that I have, the “Ideal Schedule” template that allows people to dream up what their favourite week would look like, so they can make moves to bring more of that into their lives and family rhythms.
4. Taylor Aller – here is her website and here is her story on my podcast.
Key episode takeaways
- Career coaching can help parents navigate transitions.
- Self-care is essential for maintaining balance.
- Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
- Defining success is personal and varies for everyone.
- Creating rhythms in life is more effective than strict routines.
- It’s important to prioritize mental health and well-being.
- Delegating tasks can free up valuable time for parents.
- Embracing change is crucial for personal growth.
- Building a support system is vital for parents.
- Finding joy in small moments can enhance overall happiness.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Andrea Barr
04:16 Andrea’s Journey to Career Coaching
07:39 The Importance of Career Coaching for Parents
13:23 Navigating Work-Life Balance
20:32 The Unique Approach to Coaching
28:23 The Role of Self-Care in Parenting
37:51 Lessons Learned from Parenting
42:18 Asking for Help and Support
46:57 Connecting with Andrea Barr
48:11 Empowering Mothers Through Community
