Today on the podcast, join me and comeback coach Jessica Chivers as we discuss the challenges and effective strategies of re-entering the workplace after time away.
Hello and a very warm welcome to Episode No 82 of ‘Your Bravo Career’
My name is Mark Crossfield, I’m a Professional Career Coach / helping you to love your job and build a great career.
This podcast is about why your career matters
How you can enjoy what you are doing day each day at work
and how to build a great career along the way.
Introduction
In today's episode, I'm delighted to introduce you to Jessica Chivers, who we'll meet in just a moment.
Jessica's expertise is in guiding professionals through the pivotal journey of returning to work after extended leave, be it for parenting, health, bereavement, or for a career break.
Jessica is the comeback coach.
As the founder of The Talent Keeper Specialists and an acclaimed author of 'Mothers Work!', Jessica's insights are shaping the way organisations and individuals approach career transitions.
With 19 years of coaching experience, she embodies a philosophy that is strengths-focused, solutions-oriented, and always practical.
Her work has been featured on platforms like BBC News and Sky News, where she discusses the nuances of working parenthood and the challenges of the returning workforce.
On her own platform, 'The Excellent Comeback Coach Podcast', Jessica covers everything from achieving work-life balance to negotiating pay, always with a focus on building confidence and credibility.
So, let’s dive in and welcome Jessica to the show, as we explore the art and science of making a successful return to the professional world.
Jessica, thank you for being here with us.
1. Can you share your background and what inspired you to become a comeback coach?
2. How do you define "comeback coaching," and how does it differ from other types of career coaching?
3. What are the most common challenges when re-entering the workplace after a significant break? (Wobbly moments)
4. How do you tailor your coaching approach to address the varied needs of those making a career comeback?
5. Can you share a success story that exemplifies the impact of your coaching on someone's return to work?
6. How can employers better support employees return to work after an extended absence?
7. What role does mindset play in a successful comeback, and how do you work with clients to cultivate the right mindset?
8. What prompted you to start 'The Comeback Coach Podcast', and what are your goals for the podcast?
9. What advice would you give to someone who feels overwhelmed about the prospect of returning to work?
10. Finally, what advice do you have for listeners who want to love their job and have a great career? (I ask all my guests this question last the end. 😀)
Ending
And there you have it, a brilliant conversation with Jessica, about how to return to work after an extended period away. What the challenges are and how to deal with these challenges to ensure a smooth transition back to work.
I hope you found this discussion with Jessica as enlightening and valuable as I did.
If you've been inspired by today's conversation and want to learn more about Jessica’s work, please reach out to her. I have put her links in the show notes.
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Bye for now.