Motherhood and Executive Leadership: Gender Roles

Guest:Multiple Women Executive LeadersMothers | Decision-Makers | Trailblazers Balancing Life and LeadershipHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect | WebsiteYouTube: @ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:In this special episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug brings together powerhouse executive moms to talk about the real, raw, and rewarding journey of balancing motherhood and leadership. This honest and heartfelt conversation dives into how these women manage high-stakes decision-making at work while staying present for their families. They discuss time management, breaking free from outdated gender expectations, building strong support systems, and—most importantly—how they give themselves grace through it all.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction: Being a Mother and an Executive Leader06:50 – The Importance of Self-Care27:13 – Being Present and Engaged with Family35:07 – Setting Intentions and Deviating from Societal Expectations45:36 – Giving Oneself Grace and Embracing Personal GrowthConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug