On returning to work from maternity leave
This post is a summary of experiences around the return to work after maternity leave with tips for new mommas and colleagues sourced from an instagram post and its comments.
How to Experience Istanbul on Turkish Airlines’ Stop Over Program With #3under4
We were planning our 2 months stay in Senegal and started to look into flights. (Read here how to travel to Senegal with a baby.) Usually, we go with Emirates due its connection to Dakar, its great service, having been a Skywards member for a while and already knowing the airport and stop over experience….
Travelling while pregnant? Yes, please…
… at least this was the case for me. During two out of three pregnancies I took several flights and didn’t have any problems with it. I want to share my experience to add to the voices that are out there not he topic. I had coffee with a momma to be who was about…
Course Review: Oxford Women’s Leadership Development Programme
My first years as a team manager had been filled with so much more experience than I ever thought possible. Also, I had been starting to wonder about my next steps. Being on child care leave gave me time to review both. I had studied management and leadership in uni, taken several trainings as part…
Things to do with a toddler in Yokohama
The summer holidays were approaching and we knew we weren’t going to travel. I still wanted to offer my kids some (new) experiences so I started my research for things to do with a toddler in Yokohama and Tokyo. Neither place is shy of things to do but we all know the requirements are somewhat…
Diagnostic Skills for effective Parenting and Leadership
Motherhood is an intricate journey, filled with daily challenges that require adaptability and problem-solving skills. This blog post explores the parallels between parenting and leadership, emphasizing the importance of diagnostic skills in both domains. Just as leaders need to assess and address various organizational issues, mothers must diagnose and solve a multitude of problems while raising their children.
Mastering Labour Contractions: The Power of KPIs
What gets measured, gets managed. Knowing your labour KPIs will give you a greater sense of control and allow you to better manage labour.
My first “Are those your kids?”
I had heard and read about it. Yet, I wasn’t prepared for the feeling when I was asked “Are those your kids?” for the first time. Grateful to a community of interracial families that helped me process the situation and my feelings.
Motherhood – Your Complimentary Management Training
Discover the remarkable parallels between motherhood and management with me. Let’s discuss how the skills acquired through parenting can benefit your professional career. This post is the start of an exploration of the transferable skills that make motherhood an invaluable training ground for effective management. I will delve into the intersection of motherhood and managerial…
How to prepare for labour and a natural birth
From the moment I found out that I was pregnant it was clear for me: I wanted a natural, unmedicated, intervention-free birth. It is the normal and natural way, my grandmother did it 9 times, my mother 3 times so why wouldn’t I? And of course the millions of other women all around the world….