And Why It’s Essential for Leading a Happier Life, With Return to Work Expert, Lizzie Martin
Are you a values-driven professional?
Do you know what you stand for?
In our latest podcast episode, Return to Work Expert, Lizzie Martin, dives into the importance of Discovering and Standing by Your Values.
This insightful conversation will help you better understand what you want in your career and life and how to achieve it.
Knowing your worth at work is crucial, and aligning your values with your goals is key.
In the episode, we also explore the challenges of launching a business while parenting young children with a close age gap, navigating the difficult decisions that come with parenting, and Lizzie’s royal claim to fame.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field. Tune in now and start your journey to becoming more values-driven and truly knowing your worth!
Key Highlights
[00:00:00] Work It Like A Mum Podcast introduction
[00:01:12] Today’s sponsor: Investing in Women UK
[00:01:52] Introduction to today’s speaker and topic: Lizzie Martin talking about discovering and standing by your values
[00:02:55] An overview of what Work Life Mother is
[00:04:24] Lizzie’s journey to finding out her value
[00:06:45] How childhood influences one’s values
[00:11:13] How Lizzie found the strength of character
[00:14:35] The most frightening part about launching Lizzie’s business
[00:16:54] Lizzie’s advice to somebody who wants to launch something and is afraid of being judged
[00:18:56] Launching the business as a mum
[00:23:29] Why women shouldn’t be forced to start a business for flexibility
[00:26:28] How can women feel supported and welcome returning to their previous employment after maternity leave?
[00:29:26] People’s expectations when they return to work after leave
[00:31:25] Lizzie’s advice to parents who think they’re not giving their children the experiences that they had when they were young
[00:36:50] Lizzie’s experience at John Lewis
[00:41:14] How to connect with Lizzie
[00:41:39] Work It Like A Mum Podcast outro
Notable Quotes
- Your values are not like beliefs that you can mould and shape as you please. They are more like your DNA, inherent and ingrained in you from a very young age. They define what fulfils and frustrates you, and you don’t get to choose them.
- Our values are deeply ingrained and not easily influenced by the people around us or our experiences. Instead, we connect with our values as we learn more about ourselves.
- If you take a moment to stop and think, you might realise that what someone is saying is more of a reflection of them than it is of you. This realisation can help you distance yourself from their words and not take them personally.
- Connecting with people who challenge outdated narratives and are willing to pioneer new paths for the future can give you the strength and confidence to stay true to your own path.
- While there has been an increase in female entrepreneurs and women leaving the workforce to start their own businesses, this should not be the only option. The fundamental problem is that we need to make it easier to find time and financial freedom within the traditional employment world, so people don’t feel they must turn their passion into a business to achieve these goals.
- To build resilience and prioritise what’s important, consider what matters to you as a family or team. Decide how to allocate your disposable income accordingly and be okay with saying no to unnecessary expenses. The pressure to keep up with spending never ends, so it’s important to strengthen your ability to say no.
You can get more advice from Lizzie about ensuring your return to work after maternity leave is a success in her blog post here.
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