#34 Back To Work Tips For Moms - How To Return To Work After Maternity Leave

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YanaTV - The Human Side of Leaders

Yana Fry

41 episodes

6 days ago

A global soulful podcast revealing the human side of leaders — where women, and the men beside them, redefine what it means to live, love, and lead. Hosted by Yana Fry, global speaker and soul interviewer, you will see thought leaders, influencers, role models, politicians, CEOs & founders, media & TV personalities, & also ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Rooted in Singapore, it amplifies voices from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond — because success isn’t a Western story, it’s a human story. Bookings: connect@yanafry.com.

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#34 Back To Work Tips For Moms - How To Return To Work After Maternity Leave | Niloufer Jamal

YanaTV - The Human Side of Leaders

19 minutes 53 seconds

2 months ago

#34 Back To Work Tips For Moms - How To Return To Work After Maternity Leave | Niloufer Jamal

We are continuing stories of women this month… What is it like to jump back into the workforce after taking a break for motherhood?

Meet Niloufer Jamal. Born in Chennai and having lived across the globe as an expat in Dubai and Singapore, Niloufer shares her personal journey of resilience, adaptation, and re-discovery of her professional self post-motherhood. With a decade at Lufthansa German Airlines, Niloufer Jamal transitioned from the aviation industry to her current role at Change Et Al., an award-winning boutique consulting firm, as Director of Growth, Alliance & Partnerships.

Connect with Niloufer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/niloufer-jamal/

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) What's it like to return to work after motherhood? An introduction to Niloufer and discussing her pivotal journey of returning to work post-motherhood.

(00:59) How can early life shape your resilience? Discover Niloufer's upbringing in Chennai, her education, and the early days of her career that built her resilience.

(02:28) The challenges that await when you become an expat mom - Niloufer shares her transition to Dubai, the initial hurdles, and her experiences as a new expat mother.

(05:39) Navigating motherhood solo: How does a trailing spouse cope? Explore Niloufer's life in Dubai, tackling the challenges of being a quasi-single mom due to her husband's frequent travels.

(07:18) Moving across the world: A new beginning or more of the same? Niloufer discusses her family's move to Singapore, the adaptation process, and how it compared to their life in Dubai.

(09:11) Making the hard choice to return to work after kids - Niloufer talks about the pivotal decision to re-enter the workforce after her third child and the influences behind this choice.

(11:56) Reintegrating into the workforce: What are the real challenges? Gain insights from the practical and emotional hurdles Niloufer faced when returning to work and how she overcame them.

(17:04) Seeking to return to work? Where do you start? Niloufer provides actionable advice for mothers looking to navigate their return to the workforce, emphasizing the power of networks and resilience.

18:49 | Wrapping up

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Hello people! I'm Yana Fry. I have been interviewing thought leaders and changemakers on YouTube since 2015. This Singapore grown channel brings to you the most interesting, conscious and impactful people of Asia. I have heart-to-heart conversations with them and ask deep and direct questions about their life, career and way of living. Enjoy!

I am also a motivational speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual teacher, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally.

In addition to anchoring YanaTV, I host Timeless Teachings Podcast, ranked as a top podcast in Singapore.

To learn more about me and what else ;) I do, visit this link: https://linktr.ee/yanafry

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