Supporting New Moms with Barbara Palmer

Barbara Palmer left law school to pursue a career in entertainment marketing and ended up discovering her passion for mentoring women.  Barbara Palmer is a workplace leadership coach and founder of Broad Perspective Consulting and Your Fourth Trimester, a unique program designed to provide one on one support for parents who are returning to the workplace after welcoming a child.  Barbara specializes in coaching employees through transitional moments in their careers, such as becoming parents, navigating a conflict in the workplace, or leading a team for the first time.  Barbara also has a mission to ensure that more women stay in the workforce, and ultimately we reach the C suite. As a certified facilitator of the Fair Play Method, She has a sharp point of view on gender roles and can help employees navigate more equitable divisions of labor Leading to more fulfilling careers and higher retention    What You Will Hear in This Episode:  01:38 Barbara's Journey: From Law School to Leadership Coaching 06:44 Challenges and Triumphs: Navigating the Corporate World 09:59 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception 12:06 Supporting New Parents: The Fourth Trimester Program 17:53 Setting Boundaries and Managing Guilt 21:20 Balancing Work and Family 27:27 The Importance of Support Systems 32:27 Corporate Policies for New Parents 37:49 Final Thoughts and Resources   Quotes “I think the first badass moment that I can recall was when I walked out of law school two and a half years in” “I'm not one to live with regrets. I'm more one to live with lessons.” “We have to stop using the word should.” . Mentioned: broadperspectiveconsulting.com LinkedIn   eConnect with Bonnie Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup   Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:    If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.