Career Empowerment for Working Mothers
One of the most powerful forms of bias against working women is maternal bias. Research shows that women are much more likely than men to face bias and judgment if they take extended time off work to care for their children. This set of videos addresses topics such as how to cope with burnout, build confidence, and restart your career after a break. Each video is accompanied by a guide for you to discuss with peers how best to navigate these challenges and thrive at work.
Playlist
If you're a working mother returning to the workforce after a career break, it's essential that you know your worth. Women are much more likely than men to face bias and judgment if they take extended time off to care for their children. In this video, we walk you through concrete strategies you can use to counteract bias when you're returning to work, such as tapping into your professional network and presenting a clear career narrative to potential employers. Taking these steps can enable you to get the recognition and respect you deserve when coming back.
Each playlist is 7-to-9 months of curated content for women with shared experiences, career stages, or skill-building goals. We provide a kickoff guide to set the stage for your first Circle meeting, custom discussion guides for each video, and a Looking Back and Next Steps Guide after you complete the playlist (which is coming soon).
Download the accompanying Discussion Guide to explore this topic with your Lean In Circle.