Thank you for the shoutout Angel Cruzado 🙏 So glad the "frozen in time" analogy resonated with you. And your comment is timely as we have another conference coming up with fantastic forward thinking sponsors who believe in relaunchers!- https://lnkd.in/gf2Yx__W
After taking an extended paternity leave to care for our child to support our child’s mother full-time graduate program at UC Berkeley, I remember intimately how challenging it was to return to work. The self confidence took a hit. There was a lack of empathy for a guy to take time and space for your family. I bumped into to a return to work program called iRelaunch and attended their annual conference. On piece of advice continues to inspire me: "No matter how uncertain you may feel about returning to work, remember that those who knew you before you became a parent still see your potential. They see you and know what you can deliver. Lean on them—they are your untapped support system, ready to help you succeed in this new chapter." This message resonated so deeply with me as I forgot that people know people and I had met people in undergrad, grad school, yoga, New York, Los Angeles, Burning Man, internships, other jobs, etc. prior to going on parenting leave. The importance of trusting in your network made all of the difference in my transition back to work. Another piece of advice, the BOB stroller was a game changer in navigating sidewalks. The stroller ate the urban terrain of San Francisco and Berkeley. 😊🙃😉