EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 9 MIN
What I Wish My Boss Had Asked After Leave
from Between Meetings & Motherhood · host Mothered Media
The first one-on-one after leave.A full calendar. A forced smile. A quiet hope that someone—anyone—would ask how I was really doing.But no one did.In this episode, I’m sharing the conversation I wish I’d had—and the questions every manager needs to ask a returning parent.We’ll talk about:Why “How’s the baby?” isn’t enoughThe emotional cost of reentry silenceThe exact questions I now teach leaders to askWhether you’re returning to work or leading someone who is, this episode will shift how you see the first 90 days—and why it’s never just about logistics.Want to bring The Reentry Blueprint to your company?Learn more at executivemoms.co/workshops
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The first one-on-one after leave.A full calendar. A forced smile. A quiet hope that someone—anyone—would ask how I was really doing.But no one did.In this episode, I’m sharing the conversation I wish I’d had—and the questions every manager needs to ask a returning parent.We’ll talk about:Why “How’s the baby?” isn’t enoughThe emotional cost of reentry silenceThe exact questions I now teach leaders to askWhether you’re returning to work or leading someone who is, this episode will shift how you see the first 90 days—and why it’s never just about logistics.Want to bring The Reentry Blueprint to your company?Learn more at executivemoms.co/workshops
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