The Executive Coach for Moms Podcast

The Executive Coach for Moms podcast supports women who are attempting to find balance and joy while simultaneously leading people at work and at home.

Hosted by Leanna Laskey McGrath, former tech exec turned full time mom, recovering perfectionist and workaholic, and certified executive coach.

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May 2, 2024

Reclaiming Joy and Agency After Postpartum Depression - with Suzanne …

In this deeply candid fourth episode of the Transition to Motherhood Series, Leanna is joined by Suzanne Yatim Aslam, author of Post Pardon Me , a book that fearlessly confronts the unspoken realities and dark thoughts countl...

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April 25, 2024

Parenting as Professional Development: How the Journey Through Infert…

In the third episode of the Transition to Motherhood Series, Annemieke Rice returns to recount her personal journey through fertility challenges, career changes, and her new role as a mother. She shares the emotional toll of ...

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April 18, 2024

The Ultimate Joy and the Unexpected Anxiety of the Postpartum Experie…

In the second episode of the Transition to Motherhood series, Amy Diehl, PhD, author of Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work, and IT executive, returns to discuss her personal ...

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April 11, 2024

Rethinking Our Values in Parenthood - with Andrea Palmer (Transition …

In this first episode of the Transition to Motherhood Series, Leanna is joined once again by Andrea Palmer, this time for Andrea to share her story of becoming a mother. Andrea gets vulnerable, recounting the decision to have...

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April 4, 2024

Powerhouse Executive Moms: Fostering Flexibility and Family-Friendly …

Leanna hosts a dynamic panel of executive moms, including Annemieke Rice, Emily-Rose Barry, and Kate Griffin, delving into the challenges of working mothers in leadership roles and remote work settings. They emphasize the imp...

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March 28, 2024

Empowered Prioritization During Life's Many Seasons - with Elaine Ben…

Leanna sits down with Elaine Benfield, a seasoned professional in the software tech industry with over 25 years of experience. Elaine shares her unique journey balancing a thriving career with motherhood, offering invaluable ...

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March 21, 2024

Embracing the Chaos to Create Your Dream Life and Legacy - with Sloan…

Leanna welcomes Sloan Echavarria, also known as “Sloan The Beast,” a successful entrepreneur running multiple businesses, mom of four, and chaos coach. Sloan shares her journey of embracing a life full of excitement and adven...

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March 14, 2024

The Reality of Gender Bias in Workplaces Today with Amy Diehl

Leanna is joined by award winning IT leader and gender bias researcher, Amy Diehl, to shed light on the gender biases and challenges that women face in leadership, emphasizing the disproportionate impact of work-life conflict...

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March 7, 2024

Women's History Month: The Evolution of Women's Rights in the USA Ove…

In this educational episode, Leanna is joined by her sister, Laura Laskey, as they delve into the complex and evolving historical landscape of women's rights. The discussion explores pivotal moments such as the ratification o...

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Feb. 29, 2024

Am I Doing It Wrong?

This episode delves into the common self-reflective questions we often ask ourselves, such as "Am I doing it right?" and "Did I make the right decision?", while exploring the subjective nature of right or wrong. The episode a...

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Feb. 22, 2024

Overwhelm

In this episode, Leanna explores how overwhelm often precedes burnout, especially for high achievers. She delves into common responses to overwhelm, such as pushing forward without pause, withdrawing or escaping, and feeling ...

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Feb. 15, 2024

All or Nothing Thinking

In episode 31 of The Executive Coach for Moms Podcast, host Leanna Laskey discusses how the concept of “all or nothing” thinking can impact various aspects of life, from career expectations and parenting to goal setting and f...

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