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Regaining Confidence: Getting Your Pink Back After Motherhood

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Have you ever felt lost or unsure about how to regain your confidence after a significant life change, like maternity leave or a health challenge?

If you're an HR professional or leader, how are you currently supporting the well-being of your employees beyond just enforcing policies?

Meet Kali Crow, an HR Business Partner at Bates Wells. She shares her multifaceted journey through motherhood, career transitions, and personal health challenges.


What We Explore:

  • Transitioning Back to Work Post-Maternity: Kali shares the emotional and professional challenges of returning to work and rebuilding her confidence after maternity leave.
  • Kali's Journey Navigating Health and Motherhood: Hear Kali's journey through Multiple Sclerosis (MS), IVF treatments, and the unexpected paths to motherhood.
  • The Role of HR in Supporting Employee Well-being: Kali discusses HR's shift from policy enforcement to a compassionate, employee-focused function.
  • Advocacy and Personal Growth: Learn how Kali champions better support systems in the workplace and helps others navigate their challenges.
  • Regaining confidence - "Getting Your Pink Back": A metaphor for renewal and recovery post-maternity, inspired by how flamingos regain their colour after parenthood.

Why You Should Listen:

Whether you're managing the balance between your career and personal life or work in HR and are looking for ways to foster a more supportive workplace, this episode provides valuable insights. Kali's story is one of resilience, growth, and empowerment, offering personal inspiration and professional advice.


Show Links:

Connect with your host, Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn

Connect with Kali Crow on Linkedin 

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