Navigating Motherhood as a High Achiever

Welcome to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath. The goal of this podcast is to help working moms find balance and joy in their lives. As a high-achieving mom and former tech executive, Leanna understands the challenges that come with balancing motherhood and a successful career. In this episode, we delve into the challenges faced by high-achieving moms and how the achievement-oriented mindset can hinder their journey. Leanna, an Enneagram type 3, shares her personal experience of struggling with unrealistic expectations after becoming a parent. Through therapy and coaching, she discovered the power of choice in shaping her mindset. By embracing imperfections and living in the present, she learned to enjoy the journey of motherhood. She also discusses the importance of modeling self-love and kindness for her child's future experience of motherhood. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration on navigating the achievement trap as a high-achieving mom. To reach out to Leanna, please find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannalaskey/ Full transcript available here. Thank you for tuning in to the Executive Coach for Moms podcast, and please remember to rate, review and subscribe!