Transitioning Well Presents

Experiencing loss

Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to miscarriage, loss and other forms of losing a child. We understand that these subjects can bring up painful emotions and memories for some listeners. If you have experienced a miscarriage or are currently grieving we encourage you to take care of yourself while listening.  For additional resources to support you visit theparentwell.com.au/support. 
In today's episode we talk about loss in the workplace, which is a complex and sometimes uncomfortable topic to address. Uncomfortable because a lot of the time we don’t know how to talk about loss, in all its different forms, particularly in the workplace. And that can have a big impact on how parents navigate this difficult time.  Joining us today, we have the CEO of the Centre of Perinatal Excellence Nicole Highet; Senior Consultant  Psychologist at Transitioning Well, Sarah Alwyn; and father Chris Wood.  

Sharing the load

Sharing the mental load is a topic that we see regularly played out in the media and it’s often acknowledged that while we can share the physical load of parenthood, often the mental load can feel less balanced. So, how can we navigate this? And how can employers support their people to share the load? In this episode we’re joined by Rob Sturrock, author and fatherhood and gender equality advocate, Hannah Styles, Head of Commercial Strategy and Capability at Coles, and Rachael Palmer, Organisational Psychologist and Head of Consulting and Insights at Transitioning Well.  

Different pathways to parenthood

Trigger warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to miscarriage. We understand that these subjects can bring up painful emotions and memories for some listeners. If you have experienced a miscarriage or are currently grieving we encourage you to take care of yourself while listening.  For additional resources to support you visit theparentwell.com.au/support. In today’s episode we're exploring the different pathways to parenthood, and what that looks like in a work context. We’re going to hear powerful stories from people who have travelled very different paths to become parents. We’re going to hear about how they managed that through work, and what it is employers can do to ensure their employees are well supported when they’re navigating this complex, and sometimes difficult, journey.  We're joined by former HR manager and mum of three Caroline Thornton, salon owner and dad, Alexander Fuchs and Senior Consultant Psychologist at Transitioning Well, Dr Elizabeth Clancy.  Visit the Parent Well for more resources to support the transition from 'working person' to 'working parent'. 

Flexibility

In today’s episode we’re talking about flexibility in the workplace. We’ll cover such topics such as the different ways employees can work flexibly, how to communicate flexibility with your clients, what you need to know from a legal point of view, and why we need to be flexible about flexibility.  
We’re joined today by CEO and Founder of Hot Toast, Sara Lawrance, Partner at HR Legal, Georgie Chapman, and Managing Director at Transitioning Well, Justine Alter.  

The ongoing seasons of parenthood

Often we talk about those early stages of returning to work after baby but the reality is there are ongoing seasons to parenthood, and with it new paths to navigate and new roles to play as parents.
Needs change as our kids begin to grow, to start school, navigate new relationships, start jobs, get their licence. Each moment presents with it new and different needs. In this episode we will unpack what that looks like in a work context, and we'll look at what support can look like from a parent point of view, and from a manager point of view. We're joined in this episode by Managing Partner & Pharmacist at Capital Chemist Charnwood, and 2014 Telstra Business Woman of the Year Samantha Kourtis, Founder of The Father Hood Jeremy Macvean, and Head of Learning & Development at Transitioning Well, Vanessa Miles.

Dads in the workplace

In recent years we’ve seen a huge shift in workplace cultures and policies for dads. And we've seen a growing number of dads taking on more of the parental load at home.  
But it hasn’t all been easy.  
Many dads are encountering some of the same challenges that are often associated with working mothers, alongside their own ‘dad barriers’.  
So, what is it dads need, and how can employers best support dads, so that they can live well and work well?  
In this episode we’re joined by author and fatherhood and gender equality advocate Rob Sturrock; CEO of Employer Branding Australia Mark Puncher; and Senior Consultant – Psychologist at Transitioning Well Bri Hayllar.  

Supporting pregnant employees

What is it that workers need when they’re pregnant, and what do employers need to know in terms of supporting pregnant employees? 
In this episode we’re going to talk a lot about the importance of conversation and checking in. We’ll also touch on the challenges pregnant employees can face in a working environment, and how recent economic changes are starting to impact the parental leave journey, and what that means in a work sense.  
Today we’re joined by CEO and Board Director of the Australian Hairdressing Association Sandy Chong, Podcaster, mentor, author and pharmaceutical industry specialist Carlene McMaugh and Senior Consultant Psychologist Georgina Giltrap from Transitioning Well.  Visit the Parent Well for more resources to support the transition from 'working person' to 'working parent'. 

Managing boundaries

In this episode we delve into the topic of good boundary management in the workplace.
For working parents and business owners alike, managing boundaries can be tough, and it can be especially difficult to balance our work needs with our life needs. In this episode you'll hear stories about fear and guilt, but also amazing stories about courage.
We're joined by Samantha Kourtis, Managing Partner & Pharmacist at Capital Chemist Charnwood and 2014 Telstra Business Woman of the Year; Jeremy Macvean, Founder, The Father Hood, Bri Hayllar, Senior Consultant Psychologist at Transitioning Well.  
Visit the Parent Well for more resources to support the transition from 'working person' to 'working parent'.