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In this episode Kendall Berg, career coach, strategist, and author of Secrets of the Career Game, talks about how moms can plan their careers before kids, navigate work during the early years, and return with confidence after a career pause.

Kendall shares her own journey of climbing the corporate ladder, becoming a mother of two, and building a successful career coaching business alongside a corporate leadership role. Together, they break down the practical, often unspoken strategies that help women grow professionally without sacrificing family priorities.

In this episode, we cover:

• The most common reason women hire a career coach
• How to plan your career before having kids so you have more options later
• What to do during a career pause to protect your long-term growth
• How to return to work after kids without starting over
• Why promotions often depend more on soft skills than hard work
• The importance of building a “village” when returning to work
• How to advocate for yourself without burning bridges

Whether you’re early in your career, preparing for motherhood, returning after time at home, or feeling stuck despite working hard, this conversation offers practical guidance and clarity for navigating each season.

Connect with Kendall:

• Website: https://thatcareercoach.net
  
  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcareercoach
  
  
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendallberg
  
  

Kendall’s book:
Secrets of the Career Game

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