Returning with Confidence: Navigating Career and Motherhood

Welcome to Progressing Careers Everywhere, a podcast brought to you by Amoria Group.

In this series, we explore what life is like for those who work in consulting, from the first weeks of training to the life-changing success stories that can be achieved, all from the people who work in this industry every day.

In this episode, Lisa Garner, Senior Learning & Development Business Partner at Amoria Group, is joined by Anastasia Harter, TA Specialist in our Dallas office, to talk about the experience of returning to work after maternity leave. Drawing on her recent transition back into her role, Anastasia shares an honest perspective on the mix of emotions that can come with this moment - from excitement and renewed motivation to uncertainty and adjustment.

The conversation explores how priorities can shift, what support makes the biggest difference, and how professionals can rebuild confidence as they navigate both career and parenthood. In this episode, you’ll hear about:

The emotions and expectations leading up to returning from maternity leave
How becoming a parent can reshape professional perspective
What felt familiar - and what felt different - when stepping back into work
The support, conversations and structures that helped the transition
New strengths and perspectives developed during maternity leave
Advice for professionals preparing for their return to work
How teams and leaders can better support colleagues returning from leave

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