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How to Smash the Motherhood Penalty

Emma Mclean
Work-Life Balance
Fatherhood
Motherhood Penalty
Parenting
Mental Health
Parental Leave
Employer Support
Shared Parental Leave
Support Networks
Career Development
Working Fathers
Family Dynamics
Flexible Work Arrangements
Parenthood
Equity In Parenting
Diversity and Inclusion
Societal Expectations
Gender Equity
Family-Friendly Workplaces
Childcare Support

Working and having a family is hard. But what is really fatiguing is that it is only mothers that pay a penalty when they become parents. It is only mothers that pay an up to 60% salary penalty over the first five years of establishing their family. Only mothers that see their retirement savings penalised because of the caregiving requirements they are fulfilling. And only mothers that get sidelin... more

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Rachel Paris
Author of 'See How They Fall' and a mother of three.
Episode: Rachel Paris: Pivoting Your Career and Dual Career Couple Reflections
Maddock Price
Head of recruitment at Kiwibank and proud father of two boys
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Episode: Maddock Price: The power of reflection as a working dad
Shea Bentley
Dad to three under five, shares experience of balancing work and family life
Episode: Shea Bentley: Asking for what you need for your family
Joe Consedine
Former Director of Champions for Change with Global Women and head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at ANZ, passionate about gender equity and inclusiveness.
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Episode: Joe Consedine: How men have so much more to give to the world
Sam Cunnington Waugh
Father to an almost five-month-old boy and a five-year-old daughter. Works in government and aspires to middle management.
Crown entity
Episode: Sam Cunnington Waugh: Switching Up Support for Dads at Work
Sean Keaney
CEO of FCB Wellington, advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and work-life balance.
FCB Wellington
Episode: Sean Keaney: The importance of leaving loudly and why family trumps work
Steve Jurkovich
Chief Executive at Kiwibank, working father of two daughters, with over 20 years of banking experience.
Kiwibank
Episode: Steve Jurkovich: Redefining success as a working dad
Callum Williamson
Working father and general manager at Conductive Education Taranaki
Conductive Education Taranaki
Episode: Callum Williamson: Building a society around the needs of children and parents
Scott La Franchie
Senior leader and marketing strategist focused on product development and team coaching, proud father of two young daughters.
First Security/Datacom
Episode: Scott La Franchie: The role that leaders can play in making space for Dads

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Emma Mclean
Host and creator of the podcast, focusing on practical solutions for working mothers and addressing the systemic issues contributing to the motherhood penalty.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Leading voice in workplace equality

    I love hearing Emma’s conversations because they are so solution oriented rather than just discussing the problem. Best quote for me is ‘it’s not men and women who are broken, it’s the system that’s broken’.

    Helps working parents feel less alone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sally-NZ
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • A smashing listen.

    Emma’s an important voice. Listen to her and fall in love!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Syoungcopy
    New Zealand2 years ago

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The host is seen as an important voice in advocating for workplace equality, with engaging conversations that resonate with working parents.
Listeners appreciate the solution-oriented approach of discussions, often finding practical advice helpful for addressing the challenges of motherhood.

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Sean Keaney: The importance of leaving loudly and why family trumps work
Q: Can you have two people at the top of their game professionally in a heterosexual relationship?
Sean acknowledges that while it is possible, it often comes with challenges, and stresses the necessity of support systems such as childcare.
Sean Keaney: The importance of leaving loudly and why family trumps work
Q: How do you manage working and having a family?
Sean discusses the challenges of balancing work and family, highlighting the importance of sharing responsibilities with his wife and being there for important family events.
Sam Cunnington Waugh: Switching Up Support for Dads at Work
Q: What are the challenges you face as a working dad today?
Juggling the demands of work and parenthood, feeling pressure around job security and financial stability, and dealing with sleep deprivation are significant challenges for me.
Sam Cunnington Waugh: Switching Up Support for Dads at Work
Q: How have you approached balancing work and family?
It's been a challenging journey where I felt like I'm muddling through and learning on the go to manage expectations both at home and work.
Maddock Price: The power of reflection as a working dad
Q: How has time changed or how do you plan your time now that you're a dad?
We've learned that we have to be a planning team and utilize concepts like the Third Space to manage our time effectively.

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Content focuses on the challenges that mothers face in the workplace, particularly regarding the so-called motherhood penalty, which significantly impacts their salary and career progression. Through insightful conversations with industry experts, the podcast explores systemic inequities and initiatives designed to break down barriers that hinder working mothers. Episodes highlight the experiences of various guests who share their personal journeys and strategies while addressing broader societal issues, making it a valuable resource for listeners interested in gender equity, work-life balance, and family support solutions. The tone is likely supportive and empowering, encouraging practical changes both at home and within organizations.

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