290. Who Am I Now? Navigating the Working Parent Identity Shift

Send us Fan MailIn this first in our 4-part focus on Working Parents - Making The Balance Work, we explore how to navigate the shift in identity when first becoming a parent. Debs has been a parent coach for many years, working with organisations to help people navigate new parenthood so they can return to work and thrive. Returning to work after having a child is about much more than just logistics and childcare, it triggers a massive, often unspoken shift in your personal and professional identity.We dive into the deep emotional and psychological transition of shifting from ‘colleague’ to ‘parent’.  From addressing the pressure to perform exactly as you did before, to handling workplace perceptions, mum/dad guilt, and reclaiming  confidence, we break down what this identity shift really means for a working parent’s career.Whether you are preparing for parental leave, actively returning to the workplace, or looking to support your team as a leader, this episode offers practical, compassionate insights into managing the working parent dynamic.