Making Work Work: How We Can Create a Better System for Working Parents

As a working parent, trying to navigate the career/parenting juggle is similar to trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. In this episode, I chat with Louise Gilbert, leadership coach, change consultant, and author of Make Work Work for You.

We dive into the reality of juggling work and family life and why the traditional concept of work-life balance sets working mums up to fail.

Louise shares her journey as a corporate leader turned business owner, her passion for systemic change in the workplace, and why her experience as a neurodivergent mum to two children has shaped her advocacy for more inclusive workplaces. This conversation is packed with practical tips and fresh perspectives that will empower you to rethink how you approach work, wellbeing, and family priorities.

We cover:
✨ Why work-life balance is a myth and how to focus on work-life integration instead
✨ How systemic issues – like school hours and workplace policies – are failing working parents
✨ Simple strategies for aligning your values with your work and family life
✨ The power of flexible work and how to advocate for it in your workplace
✨ How to avoid burnout by focusing on community care and real support systems

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the mental load, struggling to make work work for you, or simply looking for fresh insights on how to thrive as a working mum, this episode is for you.

 

SHOW LINKS

Check out Louise's new book louise-gilbert.com/book

Connect with Louise on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/louise-gilbert

 

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Get your free 'How to share the mental load' checklist workingmumma.com.au/mental-load/

 

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