Parental Leave 101: How to Ensure a Smooth Transition to and from Parental Leave

By Bridie Kennedy, Sales Leader, and Michael Davis, Enterprise Account Executive at New Relic.  Preparing for the arrival of a new addition to the family is an exciting adventure, but it can come with some feelings of unease around balancing your career and family life. As you make the leap from worker to working parent, it's important to recognize the value of planning for your transition away from, and back to, work. New Relic’s Enterprise Account Executive, Michael Davis, and Sales Leader, Bridie Kennedy, have both experienced these transitions, and they will be sharing their personal insights and best tips for soon-to-be parents on how to navigate balancing career and family. In this chat, you’ll learn: Tactical steps to prepare for parental leave and the return to work How to balance being ambitious in your career and parenthood How to confidently set boundaries to avoid guilt at home and at work