Can You Really Have It All? Debunking Career Myths with Rachel Exton

Work It Like A Mum

Welcome to this week's "Work It Like a Mum Podcast" episode! If you've ever felt pulled in a million directions — juggling work deadlines, a demanding boss, kids' hobbies and even some 'me-time' then this week's episode is for you. I'm thrilled to chat with Rachel Exton, Vice President of Marketing at Pearson English Language Learning, who became a LinkedIn sensation by getting real and vocalising the challenges and trade-offs of being a working mum.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- The Viral Sensation: Dive into the backstory of Rachel’s LinkedIn post, which captured the hearts of working parents worldwide, and explore why it struck such a chord.
- Personal Brand Power: Gain valuable tips from Rachel on leveraging LinkedIn to build a personal brand that reflects your professional and personal values.
- Marketing in the Digital Age: What does the future hold for marketing professionals? Rachel shares her thoughts on digital trends and the growing role of AI.
- Real Strategies for Real Parents: Learn how Rachel manages demanding work responsibilities while being present for her family, offering you strategies that could revolutionise your daily routines.
-Essential Conversations: Rachel discusses how to negotiate work flexibility effectively, ensuring that your needs are met without sacrificing career growth.
Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:
- Relatable Content: Whether you're a working parent or someone managing multiple responsibilities, Rachel’s experiences and advice is invaluable.
- Actionable Advice: Rachel offers actionable strategies that can be applied immediately to make your hectic life more manageable.
- Inspiration for Change: Rachel's journey from viral post to advocating for working parents is an inspiration for those wanting to initiate conversations that lead to real change in the workplace.
Tune in to learn how to advocate for your needs, manage your time better, and feel empowered to chase both career aspirations and personal commitments without guilt.
Show Links:
Connect with our guest, Rachel Exton, on LinkedIn
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1. Can You Really Have It All? Debunking Career Myths with Rachel Exton (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Working Mums (00:00:01)

3. Balancing Work, Family, and Self-Care (00:08:11)

4. Working Parents Balancing Family Life (00:13:42)

5. Balancing Career and Family Responsibilities (00:23:25)

6. Importance of Listening and Culture Champions (00:31:50)

7. Navigating Personal Branding in Marketing (00:36:26)