How to Be a Career Mom and Not Burn Out
October 11, 2024
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The Academy is committed to supporting you in every aspect of your life — at work and at home.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Josie — a platform designed to help working parents just like you thrive. Through this partnership, you have access to confidential and personalized coaching, practical resources, and a supportive community — all at no cost to you.
How we help
The ultimate working-parent hype team.
Whether you’re preparing for parental leave, returning to work, or managing the daily juggle of work and family life, Josie is here for you. Through The Academy’s partnership with Josie, you have cost-free access to confidential and personalized coaching, practical resources, and a supportive community.
Here’s how it works:
Explore Programs
Browse the full range of our offerings below to find what fits your needs.
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Fill out the simple form below and we’ll onboard you — no cost, no hassle.
Get Practical Resources
Access Josie’s content library below to help you balance life as a devoted parent and driven professional.
Browse our programs for Academy employees
At Josie, we’ve got your back, helping you juggle the chaos of work and parenting. Scroll through our library of programs below.
All coaching sessions are virtual and 50-minutes long.
The best part? No matter what you choose, you get access to the Josie app and can chat with Josie coaches between sessions. Plus, you get our signature Josie digital journal and access to our content library below.
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Pre-Leave Power Up (1 Session)
Who It’s For:
For the Type A, expecting parent
What It Is:
A super-focused virtual coaching session. Plus, access to the Josie Prepping for Parental Leave Playbook:
- Email templates
- Planning templates
- Tips and best practices
- Curated resources
Who You’ll Work With:
A Josie Transition Coach, ready to guide you every step of the way.
Working Parent Bootcamp: Career Fitness Reboot (3 Sessions)
Who It’s For:
- For the career-driven parent looking for a sounding board
- For the goal-oriented parent in need of a personal vision and strategy
Who you’ll work with:
Dual Josie Transition & Career Coach
What’s Covered:
- Setting an Intentional Vision
- The Modern Working Parent Roadmap
- Empowered Communications
Working Parent Bootcamp: Mental Health Reboot (3 Sessions)
Who It’s For:
- For the parent looking to define their version of “balance”
- For the time-strapped new parent recently returning to work
- For the working parent hitting a wall and in need of a pick-me-up
Who you’ll work with:
Dual Josie Transition & Mental Health Coach
What’s Covered:
- Setting an Intentional Vision
- Strengthening Emotional Regulation
- Self-Care as Strategic Advantage
Josie Jumpstarters (1 Session)
Who It’s For:
For the practical advice-seekers on childcare, meal planning, boundary setting, or time management.
Who you’ll work with:
Your choice of a Josie Transition Coach, Mental Health Coach, or Executive/Career Coach based on your needs.
What’s Covered:
Choose from topics like…
- Boundary setting
- Time management
- Childcare navigation
- Or opt for an open coaching session
With Heart, With Hustle (6 Sessions)
Who It’s For:
- For the first-time parent looking for a “been there, done that” friend
- For the second-time + parent that’s ready to roll up their sleeves and get out ahead of the madness
Who you’ll work with:
- Josie Transition Coach (4 sessions)
- Josie Mental Health Coach (1 session)
- Josie Career/Executive Coach (1 session)
What’s Covered:
- Pre-Leave Power Up
- Setting an Intentional Vision
- Strengthening Emotional Regulation
- The Modern Working Parent Roadmap
- Empowered Communications & Relationships
- Celebration & Accountability
Work-Life Warriors (9 Sessions)
Who It’s For:
For the working parent who loves coaching and looking for comprehensive support.
Who you’ll work with:
- Josie Transition Coach (5 sessions)
- Josie Mental Health Coach (2 sessions)
- Josie Career/Executive Coach (2 sessions)
What’s Covered:
- Pre-Leave Power Up
- Setting an Intentional Vision
- Self-Care as Strategic Advantage
- Strengthening Emotional Regulation
- Self-Coaching Model on Thoughts
- The Modern Working Parent Roadmap
- Empowered Communications & Relationships
- Career Re-Engagement
- Celebration & Accountability
Leadership Boost: Coaching for Managers of Working Parents (1 Session)
Who It’s For:
For the manager – parent or not – looking to effectively support working parents and navigate tricky team dynamics
Who you’ll work with:
Josie Career Coach (1 session)
What’s Covered:
This session will give you the tools to support working parents, boost productivity, and create a thriving, inclusive culture. Unlock your team’s full potential by leading with both understanding and impact!
Wonderful experience and great tools!
- Michael P., Senior Director
Wall of Love
What your colleagues at The Academy are saying about Josie…
Need a little taste of what we’re offering?
Click below to get instant access to our Pre-Leave Playbook and get a look at everything you need to prepare yourself and your team to take your parental leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike boxy tshirts, there’s no one size fits all solution for everyone. Here are a few reasons that parents seek us out…
- You’re looking for a sounding board for uncomfortable conversations with your boss or partner;
- You’re working through the mental and emotional challenges of leaving your baby;
- You’d appreciate some guidance crafting a realistic plan to manage the mental load after parental leave;
- You’d benefit from some dedicated time to identify values, priorities, and your own version of “balance”;
- You need a safe space to release all the feels with someone who just gets it.
Unlike boxy tshirts, there’s no one size fits all solution for everyone. Here are a few reasons that parents seek us out…
- You’re looking for a sounding board for uncomfortable conversations with your boss or partner;
- You’re working through the mental and emotional challenges of leaving your baby;
- You’d appreciate some guidance crafting a realistic plan to manage the mental load after parental leave;
- You’d benefit from some dedicated time to identify values, priorities, and your own version of “balance”;
- You need a safe space to release all the feels with someone who just gets it.
Nope! You have access to all of our programming at no cost to you.
There are so many paths to parenthood and so many different types of people who identify as parents – ALL are welcome 🫶And, while second (third! fourth! fifth!) time around with a baby absolutely makes you a pro, it also means you bring a fresh perspective and deeper value to the experience. We support parents no matter who or what number kid you’re on.
No problemo! While we hope to catch you during the transition itself, we know that’s not always possible. We’ve worked with parents who are a week out from their return to months after the return, and they have all experienced impactful and lasting results.
Great question because delivering a super meaningful experience is our highest priority. Our Josie mental health coaches are all masters level trained therapists. Our Josie career coaches are all ICF certified. And our Josie transition coaches are all parents who have walked a mile in your shoes. All of our coaches are required to pass our internal certification trainings and role play exams.
Relationship building is our sweet spot. We take great care in pairing our parents and coaches to ensure that you can be authentically you. When you get started, you’ll fill out an onboarding questionnaire that will help us pair you with an amazing coaching team we know you’ll vibe with.
We use video and phone call via our secure app that can be used on a desktop or mobile device or tablet.
Absolutely! We are totally flexible so if you’re on a walk, nursing, holding your little one, cleaning spit-up – we get it and we can make it all work.
We have more answers! Get in touch with us anytime day or night, [email protected].
Such a fan of Josie services, and I reference my vision statement often!
- Raquel D., Manager
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Get ready to own your superpowers as a dedicated parent and driven professional.
Welcome to the content library! Explore our free resources below.
Pre-Leave Primer: Essential Prep For the Career-Driven Parent
Tailored for career-driven parents like you, our treasure trove of tips and tools will have you navigating leave like a pro. Say goodbye to leave-planning stress and hello to a fun, engaging experience as you discover strategies for smooth transitions and maintaining work-life balance.
From crafting genius Out-Of-Office messages to nailing those important conversations with colleagues and managers, we’ve got your back!
Josie’s Pre-Leave Playbook
Everything you need to prepare yourself and your team to take your parental leave.
Josie’s Childcare Strategy Guide and Score Sheet
A one-stop-shop guide for all things, “but what do I do about childcare?!” We know, we know — it feels too early to think about, but trust us on this one: do it now!
How to Tell Your Boss You're Pregnant
Having this convo might seem overwhelming but our tip sheet helps you think through the conversation with your manager, and even gives you scripting and email templates you can use to help get the ball rolling.
How to Tell your Boss You’re Pregnant… Again!!
Maybe things didn’t go as planned before, or maybe you have a new manager – whatever the reason, this tip sheet helps you think through the conversation… again!… and gives you nuanced scripting and templates to broach the subject a second (third? fourth?) time.
How to Craft the Perfect OOO Message
Make sure your clients, customers, partners, etc. know that you’re on leave — and do it in a way that feels authentically you.
Maternity Leave: What to Know Before You Go
Best practices before you head out to welcome your baby.
I Wish I Had This (and Now We Do!)
A round-up of everything the Josie community wished they had when they were becoming parents.
I feel that the impact and benefits will be long lasting and am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Josie!
- Anonymous, Director, THMA
The Great Return: Conquering the Comeback Like the #Boss You Are
The Great Return series empowers you to rock your transition back to work.
Master the art of sleep routines, manage sleep deprivation with our top tips, and create the perfect work schedule using our templates.
Nail that first meeting with your manager and confidently ask for flexibility with our playbook and scripting guidance. Plus, join our CEO, Michelle Yu in a video tutorial on how to create your personal vision statement for working parenthood.
Bonus: Check out our article on flying with a breast pump and pumped breastmilk for an extra dose of helpful insights! With our Great Return assets, you’ll be well-equipped to handle any challenge and take your career to new heights.
Create a Nourishing Sleep Routine
An easy-to-implement guide for creating sleep habits that serve you as a working parent.
Josie’s Top 10 Tips for Managing Sleep Deprivation at Work
Quick hitting tips to help you make do — even when you’re totally exhausted.
Build Your Return-to-Work Schedule
Get reacquainted with your dear old friend, excel and make a return schedule that works for you.
How to Nail the First Meeting Back With Your Manager
Ace your return-to-work meetings — including email templates and scripting you can readily use.
Asking for Flexibility: A How To Guide
Our playbook — chock-full of scripts — to help you advocate for yourself in your ask for flexibility.
Working Motherhood and Mental Health
Shining a Light During Mental Health Awareness Month
The Importance of a Great Coach
As October winds down and fall sports are in full swing (from pre-k to professional), we can’t help but think about teams and coaches.
Career-Life Balance: You are Working Parent Warrior, Hear Yourself Roar.
Ah, balance – that word. It can trigger so many thoughts, feelings, and questions such as “is that even realistic?” At Josie, balance is not about a perfect 50/50 split on home and work life – it’s a feeling that you’re in control, that you’re supported, and have techniques to fall back on when the going gets rough (and the going will indeed, get rough).
So it’s not necessarily about achieving a specific goal – it’s about how you weather the ups, downs, and get back to the center.
Read on to find out best tips, stories, and frameworks for getting back to that centeredness. We’re in your corner, through and through.
How to Manage Work When You’re a New Parent
October 8, 2024
How to Return to Work After Parental Leave
October 3, 2024
Challenges Working Dads Face that People Don’t Talk About
October 1, 2024
Create a Nourishing Sleep Routine
An easy-to-implement guide to for creating sleep habits that serve you as a working parent.
Asking for Flexibility: A How To Guide
Our playbook — chock-full of scripts — to help you advocate for yourself in your ask for flexibility.
How to Fly with a Breast Pump and Pumped Breastmilk
Flying with liquid gold? Here’s everything you need to do for a smooth flight.
Build Your Return-to-Work Schedule
Get reacquainted with your dear old friend, excel and make a return schedule that works for you.
From Snowdays to Stomach Bugs
Brace yourselves, folks, because I’m about to take you on a wild ride through my first week of 2024 as a working parent.
Parenting Playoffs
When we set out to collect data on the challenges facing working parents, our goal was to learn from the real superstars out there kicking butt every day: you.
How to Avoid the Snowball Effect
The holiday season is in full swing, and I don’t know about you, but our house is bursting with decorations, holiday crafts, candles, and way too many sweets
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