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?? Back from Parental Leave! ?? Embarking on this journey back to work after parental leave has been a whirlwind of emotions—excitement, trepidation, and a whole lot of learning to embrace it all. ??? I owe a tremendous THANK YOU to my incredible team for holding down the fort while I was away. Andrew Stockwell, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Mike Dockendorf, Mary Ann Lilly, Jonah Stein, CFP?, and of course, Steve Hagen, your support has made this transition back seamless. Each of you has played a pivotal role in making it a little less daunting to dive back in. ?? For those who know me well, switching off completely was no easy feat (sorry, Michael Del Bianco, for the Slack sightings! ??). These past 12 weeks have taught me the importance of taking breaks, soaking in moments, and embracing a slower pace. It's a reminder that it's okay to hit pause, especially when "Mom" earns a spot on the resume! ?????? Now, I'm eager to jump right back into working with the incredible team here at Vendr! ?? Can't wait to catch up with everyone and continue driving our mission forward. ???? Link in comments for our careers page to see what I am working on. ** Candidates: If you sent me InMail messages or emails while I was away, I am working on digging myself out of those holes - Apologies for the delays as I get back to you!

Similarities between paternity leave and product development? ?? I had this thought ?? Can one draw comparisons between strengthening bonds with one's child at paternity leave... and developing one's product? Is it even permissible? Let's give it a try. Similarities between paternity leave and product ownership: ?? Prior knowledge is crucial ?? Many stakeholders are involved ?? There are plenty of wishes and needs ?? Time limitations are at play ?? One receives lots of feedback ?? ....deciphering how to translate feedback is a different task. ?? Backlog continuously grows ??Prioritization for the day, week, and month is important. ??The roadmap can change ??Maturation takes time ??Retros are useful ??Communication is key ??Actual success is difficult to measure Today and in the following months I can reflect a bit more on these similarities since I will spend much more time with my third child on paternity leave ?? Working in product development as a Product Owner in a SaaS company one applies learnings and tries to drive development and value towards users. You also learn from other aspects of your life, and you especially learn a lot from having kids and family. I have three (kids... not families). Then you apply these learnings to other parts of your life e.g. work, right? Well, I try to ?? Have a great day, and let me know if you have any thoughts or ideas. I'd love to hear them!?More interesting reflections may arise together ?? ? #productdevelopment #productowner #paternityleave #worklifebalance

Ramping back on now.. Returning this week after the last 12 weeks of parental leave - reflecting on what was such an incredible experience. Feeling very grateful to TWE & Penfolds for supporting this time through such great policy, culture and leadership. As such I was able to be fully off focused on family through an important stage as well as now re-energised coming back ready to lean in to a super exciting work agenda ahead. Top Highlights from the leave: 1. Spending quality time with our almost 1 year old as primary carer, humans are amazing.. in our time together he went from just learning to roll over to being on the verge of walking, babbling away, confident exploring his world.. watching how quickly we learn at this stage of life is simply baffling! 2. Being so available and present for our two school age kids meant the world to them and me, we had such a fun and rich time together. I feel even closer to them now which is so special. 3. My wife was able to return to her work, be fully present without the worry of juggling school drop off, pick up, sick child phone calls, school holiday logistical-madness or settling our youngest into daycare - it felt great to be able to support her after all she has leant into this space over the years. Now we’ll make sure we get the balance right in our new normal. 4. My entire work team and business partners, some new some not, all stepped up to lean in through this period which was incredible from a work development perspective but also work culture that we help each other get our work life integration right.. 5. The opportunity for me to hit pause was an opportunity for a brilliant senior leader to step in and broaden her commercial, market & channel leadership skill set, our amazing Brooke Godfrey held fort thoroughly enjoying the experience adding value through fresh perspective - to whom I’m very thankful! It was definitely a lot harder than I had expected however challenged me in different ways which was truly rewarding. I would do it again for sure and encourage anyone who has the opportunity to really consider it! #twe #twedna #penfolds #workculture

Second longer parental leave is quickly approaching! Starting from midsummer I will be a year off from any competition law related matters. Instead, I will focus on life spent with my year-old son. Busy times ahead but not because of legal analysis or investigative measures. Back to work in August 2025! ? And same story with?AI-modifications :D "Exciting news! My second extended parental leave is on the horizon, beginning from the enchanting time of midsummer. For the upcoming year, I'll be stepping back from the world of competition law and immersing myself entirely in the wonderful journey of parenting. My focus will shift from legal analysis and investigative measures to spending quality time with my one-year-old son. Although the times ahead will be busy, they will be filled with joy, love, and unforgettable moments. Looking forward to rejoining my professional journey in August 2025! #Parenting #WorkLifeBalance #FamilyFirst" ? What I want to say with the AI-version is that I really think that "WorkLifeBalance" is one crucial part of working life today. It is really important to find this balance when dealing with challenging legal and investigative work! Finding good balance will lead to best results in both work and familylife.

Returning to work from parental leave? We've got just the questions for you to ask your employer... 1. Am I switched back on? Might be tech, could be access to a system or simply being able to get through a front door if you're working from an office / different location / somewhere that isn't your kitchen table. 2. What is my re-induction plan looking like? It could be training, lining up a buddy or mentor and handover time - but whatever you want to see featured in your induction plan, it's ok to ask if you don't see it there! 3. Who am I meeting with? Stakeholders, team members, new faces, established connections, suppliers...you'll have your own relevant list. 4. What are the goals and expectations? Let's bring some clarity over what's expected of you and what you're working towards. It might sound obvious but the amount of clients I work with who have very little insight into what they're working on is staggering! 5. How are we working at the minute? You're looking for cultural insights here, what's changed and are there any new unwritten rules / ways of working that you need to know about? 6. What does my first day / week / month look like? Obviously things change, and you're not asking for concrete certainty BUT knowing roughly what you're going to be greeted by with work and meetings makes utter sense in my book. What else would you add?

Taking parental leave was different than I had expected.?Since I started working 20+ years ago, the longest I’ve taken off work has probably been 10 days. With 6 weeks, I thought to myself that I’d have all this time to do that nagging list of projects I had not gotten to… and I got to just a couple of things on the list.?But as I reflect, I did get to the important things. Here are a few things I learned: 1.????The speed of time: When I started my parental leave, I thought – 6 weeks! Wow! So much time!?It flew by.?I blinked and it had passed. 2.????The gift of being present: Because I didn’t have work, it gave me more time and energy to be present with my newly adopted daughter.?We had the opportunity to take a couple of trips to the beach and Orlando. 3.????The power of a great team: Being away from work has shown me the strength of my team. Their ability to step up and handle responsibilities in my absence was both humbling and inspiring. 4.????The art of doing nothing: I walked a lot.?I sat and read a book or two.?Whether I realized it or not, I was recharging my battery. I realized that I needed to prioritize time to recharge regularly. 5.????The structure of routine: Even though I was not working, my daughter’s schedule brought a daily routine to our lives.?There was no sleeping in until noon, for sure!?But, I was able to rebuild some habits I’d lost like working out and eating more at home. My reflection is that I had the wrong goal.?I was too focused on being productive.?Instead, I received time to restore and connect. #ParentalLeave?

???? One month of my three-month parental leave is over. This was a period of my life filled with lots of backpacking with the baby, family time, and downtime to think and reflect/start anew. Grateful to my company, fellow leaders, colleagues, and the social system of Germany (which still works in surprising ways) that made this possible. Beginner tips for a rewarding parental leave from my perspective: ?? The plan is not having a plan. The main idea is to enjoy life with your kid(s), who supposedly don’t understand or commit to your plans or schedules anyway. ??? Put work or career-related stuff aside. It will come back to you when you return full-time (sooner than you think). ?? Reconsider your FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and adjust to long-term thinking while on leave. This way, you can give your best at work and be there for your family in a flexible way. ???? Get a robust yet lightweight travel stroller. It is a lifesaver when juggling the baby and luggages, especially if you plan to travel back home or around the world. And now off to the next diaper station.

? Ever wondered what it's really like to return to work after parental leave? ?? As someone who has built my business Work Life Mother Ltd around guiding individuals through the process of returning to work after parental leave, I've had the privilege of peeking inside the what this transition actually feels like — the amazing highs, the challenging lows, and everything in between. Many describe it as a ?? ride, and rightly so! But there's no point in me having all of this intel. I firmly believe that valuable insights are meant to be shared. Too often, important discussions around this topic remain in the shadows, and I see more and more LinkedIn posts saying, "Why aren't we talking about this more?" Well, I'm here to change that narrative and open up the conversation on the diverse experiences of returning to work after parental leave. So behind the scenes I've been chatting with a variety of individuals about their genuine, unfiltered experiences of returning to work. Over the next 8 weeks, I'll be sharing these conversations on LinkedIn. My hope is that you'll find insight, inspiration, and a sense of belonging within our supportive community. Kicking off with Dahlia Stroud who returned back to her role as a senior manager at ASDA after having her two children just 18 months apart. Stay tuned for a series of posts aimed at inspiring, informing, and reassuring you that your journey back to work is valid and shared by many. #TheOneThing #ReturnToWorkCoach #MaternityLeave #ParentalLeave #LeadershipCoaching #TalentRetention

My wife and I welcomed Eli Michael DeGrand ?? to this world on August 11. Since then, I've had an incredible opportunity to bond with him, witness my daughter (Tegan) grow into the role as a big sister, and support my family during the earlier stage of Newborn-palooza. Thanks to Knowable's 8-week paid child bonding policy and the strong, supportive family-centric culture at Knowable this was possible. Special shout-out to Andrew Boyle , Lindsay Archie , and Rafa? Mucha for the coverage support while I was away. You are Rockstars! ???? ?? Side note: it's far less common to see 8 weeks paid time off or anywhere close to it at companies in the US. ?? (See more info here about the national average being one week - https://lnkd.in/epRx6rkC) As a manager and a cross-functional partner, I've been wrapping my head around how to transition back into the mix with the least amount of disruption. Do you have some best practices to share or questions to ask your team/cross-functional colleagues that will help with the reacclimation process? Here are some questions I thought of: 1. What challenges popped up that are still open to resolve? 2. What policy/process changes occurred to catch me up on? 3. Which coverage plan activities did you enjoy doing? Which ones are you glad to pass back off of your plate? I'm curious to hear what you think. Please share in the comments. Cheers and let the return-to-work begin! #PaidLeaveLife #ChildBonding #KnowableCulture

Long time, no writing or sharing here. Maybe there hasn't been that much worth sharing, or maybe I've been too "busy" as always. This article by Talousel?m? is worth sharing. My friend and colleague, Teemu Kinos, discusses an important topic and shares his thoughts on parental leave and career development. He highlights nicely the value of progressive workplace policies and how they can benefit both employees and employers, like here at LeadDesk. Sorry, only in Finnish, but you can use some #AI -tool for translation ;) Good job, Teemu! #careerdevelopment #leaddesk