Career Growth for Working Moms | Leadership, Time Management, Overwhelm, Clarity, Work-Life Balance

Shannon Fox | Career Coach

Do you feel stuck in a job you’ve outgrown, but fear making the wrong move? Torn between being present for your kids and showing up fully at work? Is financial stress the only thing keeping you in a job you don’t love? Wishing someone could just help you figure out your next best career step—without all the guesswork and guilt? You’re in the right place. This podcast is for ambitious women who want to grow their careers without sacrificing their families—or themselves. Hey, I’m Shannon - a Career Coach, wife, and mom of two. I’ve been where you are: stuck in burnout, unsure of what’s next, and juggling all the things. For years, I pushed through jobs that didn’t fit—trying to “do it all” while slowly losing myself. Everything changed when I discovered my natural strengths and finally started showing up as my authentic self. I built a successful career and coaching program around helping other working moms do the same—and now I’m sharing what I’ve learned right here with you. Each week, you’ll get simple, actionable steps to grow your career with confidence, reclaim your time, and align your work with your life—not the other way around. Grab your coffee (or reheat it for the third time), put in your earbuds, and let’s take the next step—together. NEXT STEPS: Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and lead with calm & clarity: theshannonfox.com/leadership-style Join the Career Growth for Working Moms Facebook Group for ongoing support: htttps://facebook.com/groups/careergrowthforworkingmoms 

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    56 | Exhausted but Still Saying Yes? Break the Hidden Patterns Driving Your Overwhelm

    Mama, if one more person tells you to “just get more organized,” you might scream. The truth is—your overwhelm isn’t coming from a busy calendar. It’s rooted in hidden patterns that quietly run your life. In this coaching-style episode, Shannon breaks down the three patterns keeping working moms stuck in overwhelm and shows you how to break free without burning it all down. You’ll learn: ✨ How people-pleasing, decision fatigue, and overfunctioning sneak into your calendar disguised as productivity or love ✨ Reflection prompts to uncover which pattern is draining your energy the most ✨ Simple scripts to say no, set boundaries, and trust others to step up ✨ Strength-based strategies to reset your leadership style and protect your peace Grab your journal and coffee—this isn’t just another pep talk. It’s a guided reset to help you create clarity, energy, and sustainable success at work and home. 💼 READY TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE & CALM? 🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path 📲 Join the FB Group for exclusive career tips and networking 💌 Become an Insider and receive weekly career tips, time saving tools & strengths based leadership tips 🎧 LOVE THE SHOW? 👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these game-changing career strategies! ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you. Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

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    55 | From Burnout to Bold: How Working Moms Can Lead with Confidence and Clarity featuring Dr. Jodi Vandenberg-Daves

    Feeling like you have to do it all—at work and at home? 👉 Struggling with perfectionism or wondering if you're doing enough in either role? 👉 Does imposter syndrome creep in when you're juggling leadership and motherhood? 👉 Wishing you could see your caregiving and emotional skills as career assets, not roadblocks? This empowering episode with Dr. Jodi Vandenberg‑Daves—historian, women’s leadership coach, and mother of three—will help you reframe your experience as a working mom and claim your space as a powerful, people-centered leader. 🔥 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why perfectionism and imposter syndrome aren’t your fault—and how to recognize what’s triggering them ✔️ How caregiving builds real leadership skills (like emotional agility, logistics, and stakeholder management) ✔️ What to do when boundaries feel selfish—and how to reframe them as leadership moves ✔️ Why negotiating for your needs isn't just self-care—it’s a career-strengthening strategy ✔️ The power of seeing yourself as a long-term asset (not just surviving the week) 💡 Key Quote: “When we name and claim caregiving skills, we unlock a new leadership language—one that’s people-centered, emotionally agile, and exactly what the workplace needs.” – Dr. Jodi Vandenberg‑Daves💬 Your Leadership Shift Action Step: ✅ Take 5 minutes today to name one skill you’ve developed as a caregiver—then reframe it as a leadership strength. Example: Instead of “I’m just really good at juggling chaos,” say, “I’ve developed systems thinking and emotional intelligence that help me manage complex, fast-moving environments.” 🎯 If you’re ready for: ✨ Less guilt and more clarity ✨ Boundaries that honor your value ✨ Career growth aligned with who you really are 👉 Listen now. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Jodi Vanderberg-Daves 💼 READY TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE & CALM? 🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path 📲 Join the FB Group for exclusive career tips and networking 💌 Become an Insider and receive weekly career tips, time saving tools & strengths based leadership tips 🎧 LOVE THE SHOW? 👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these game-changing career strategies! ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you. Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

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    54 | Chasing Productivity Hacks? Here’s Why Clarity Beats Time Management Every Time

    You’ve tried all the productivity tricks—planners, apps, early wake-up routines—but you’re still overwhelmed and stuck. The truth? You don’t have a time management problem. You have a clarity problem. In this episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, Shannon coaches you through the hidden reasons you can’t seem to find clarity—and how to finally build it in a way that lasts. You’ll discover: ✨ Why productivity hacks leave you burned out instead of balanced ✨ The 3 hidden reasons clarity slips through your fingers ✨ How your leadership style shapes the way you get stuck (and how to get unstuck) ✨ The ALIGN Reset framework to stop spinning and start moving forward This isn’t about doing more. It’s about leading your life from alignment instead of exhaustion. 👉 Ready to stop chasing hacks and start creating clarity? Listen now and take your first step toward a career—and life—you don’t want to escape from. 💼 READY TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE & CALM? 🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path 📲 Join the FB Group for exclusive career tips and networking 💌 Become an Insider and receive weekly career tips, time saving tools & strengths based leadership tips 🎧 LOVE THE SHOW? 👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these game-changing career strategies! ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you. Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

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    53 | Constantly Running on Empty? The Career Reset Working Moms Need featuring Heidi Weiland

    Are you constantly running on empty—yet still feel like you're not doing enough? 👉 Does the idea of slowing down make you feel guilty? 👉 Do you crave spaciousness in your schedule but feel trapped in constant go-go-go mode? 👉 Have you ever wondered if you’re too sensitive for leadership? In this episode, I’m joined by Heidi Weiland, holistic business coach and founder of Service With Soul, to explore how sensitive, introverted, and intuitive women can build careers that align with their nervous system—not fight against it. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to recognize early signs of burnout (before you crash) ✔️ The power of nervous system awareness in leadership and decision-making ✔️ Why self-care is a leadership strategy—not a luxury ✔️ How to create boundaries without guilt (even when others don’t like it) ✔️ What Human Design reveals about your work style, energy, and marketing ✔️ The importance of building spaciousness into your workday “Self-care isn’t something you earn—it’s the foundation everything else is built on.” – Heidi Weiland Your Career Clarity Action Step: ✅ Take three deep breaths before your next task. It sounds simple, but this small reset trains your nervous system to pause, reflect, and lead from clarity—not overwhelm. 🎧 Connect with Heidi 💼 READY TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE & CALM? 🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path 📲 Join the FB Group for exclusive career tips and networking 💌 Become an Insider and receive weekly career tips, time saving tools & strengths based leadership tips 🎧 LOVE THE SHOW? 👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these game-changing career strategies! ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you. Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

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    52 | Too Busy to Grow? Why Career Development Is the Secret to Sustainable Leadership for Working Moms

    Feeling stuck in your career? 👉 Do you feel guilty focusing on your own growth when your family needs you? 👉 Have you been waiting for “someday” when life slows down before you’ll finally invest in yourself? 👉 Do you secretly worry that you’ll burn out before you ever reach the next level? If so, this episode is for you. Most working moms think career development is a luxury—something you’ll get to once the kids are older, once work isn’t so busy, once life finally calms down. But here’s the truth: career growth isn’t extra, it’s essential. In this episode, Shannon Fox, career coach and fellow working mom, shares how to grow your career from a place of alignment (not exhaustion) so you can lead with clarity, confidence, and balance. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why career development is the foundation of sustainable leadership (not just “extra”) ✔️ The myths that keep working moms stuck in guilt, comparison, and burnout ✔️ How each leadership style (Boss Lady, Charismatic Queen, Heart-Centered Guide, Visionary Brainiac) approaches growth differently ✔️ The STEP Method to grow your career in small, sustainable ways—without waiting for “someday” ✔️ Real stories of women who invested in themselves and reignited their careers “Your family doesn’t need your perfection, they need your presence. And when you’re growing, you’re more present, more fulfilled, and more YOU.” – Shannon Fox✅ Your Career Clarity Action Step: This week, choose one small growth move just for you. Block 30 minutes on your calendar for reading, connecting, reflecting, or skill-building. You don’t need permission—you need intention. 💼 READY TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE & CALM? 🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path 📲 Join the FB Group for exclusive career tips and networking 💌 Become an Insider and receive weekly career tips, time saving tools & strengths based leadership tips 🎧 LOVE THE SHOW? 👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these game-changing career strategies! ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you. Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

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    50 | Drowning in Overwhelm? The Reset Working Moms Need to Take Back Time + Energy Without Quitting Everything

    Drowning in overwhelm? 😩 You’re not alone. 👉 Do you ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of everything — work, parenting, home, relationships — and still feel like you’re falling behind? 👉 Are you exhausted from trying to “do it all” but terrified that the only way out is burning it all down? 👉 Do you secretly wonder if there’s a way to break free without quitting your job, abandoning your dreams, or letting everyone down? In this episode of Career Growth for Working Moms, Shannon breaks down the real roots of overwhelm (it’s not just your calendar), the 4 hidden patterns keeping you stuck, and the reset shifts that help working moms take back time, energy, and peace. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The four roots of overwhelm (and which one is draining you most) ✔️ How each leadership style experiences burnout differently — and the reset that works best ✔️ A simple “Break the Cycle Blueprint” you can start today ✔️ Why alignment, not productivity hacks, is the key to freedom ✔️ How to create small rituals that protect your peace, without burning everything down “Overwhelm isn’t about how much is on your plate — it’s about how much of what drains you versus how much of what sustains you.” – Shannon Fox Your Reset Action Step: ✅ Clear one hour this week. Cancel a non-essential meeting, say no to one request, or drop one task. Protect that hour as your reset space — no guilt, no shame, just breathing room. 🎯 If you’re ready for: ✨ Less overwhelm ✨ Strengths-based leadership that feels sustainable ✨ A career and family life that actually supports you 👉 Press play now and let this be your reset. 💼 READY TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE & CALM? 🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path 📲 Join the FB Group for exclusive career tips and networking 💌 Become an Insider and receive weekly career tips, time saving tools & strengths based leadership tips 🎧 LOVE THE SHOW? 👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these game-changing career strategies! ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you. Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

    10 мин.
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    49 | Ready to Break Free from Self-Doubt? Mindset Shifts for High-Achieving Moms featuring Valerie Priester

    Do you feel like no matter what you achieve, it’s never enough? Are you stuck believing you need more degrees, certifications, or expertise to be successful? Today’s guest, Valerie Priester, mindset and strategy catalyst and founder of Victorious Life Coaching, shares why high-achieving women often feel like they’re falling short—and how to break free from these limiting beliefs for good. We talk about: ✔️ Why your success is 90-95% mindset (and how to shift yours today) ✔️ The most common limiting belief keeping women stuck in overwhelm and burnout ✔️ Why comparing yourself to others destroys your confidence—and how to stop ✔️ Practical ways to invest in yourself without guilt ✔️ How to redefine success so it aligns with your values, goals, and family life Valerie’s wisdom will inspire you to see your worth, own your power, and step into your next level with confidence and clarity. 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: What’s the one thing I am committed to making happen for me this week? 🔗 Connect with Valerie 💼 READY TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE & CALM? 🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path 📲 Join the FB Group for exclusive career tips and networking 💌 Become an Insider and receive weekly career tips, time saving tools & strengths based leadership tips 🎧 LOVE THE SHOW? 👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these game-changing career strategies! ✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you. Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

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Do you feel stuck in a job you’ve outgrown, but fear making the wrong move? Torn between being present for your kids and showing up fully at work? Is financial stress the only thing keeping you in a job you don’t love? Wishing someone could just help you figure out your next best career step—without all the guesswork and guilt? You’re in the right place. This podcast is for ambitious women who want to grow their careers without sacrificing their families—or themselves. Hey, I’m Shannon - a Career Coach, wife, and mom of two. I’ve been where you are: stuck in burnout, unsure of what’s next, and juggling all the things. For years, I pushed through jobs that didn’t fit—trying to “do it all” while slowly losing myself. Everything changed when I discovered my natural strengths and finally started showing up as my authentic self. I built a successful career and coaching program around helping other working moms do the same—and now I’m sharing what I’ve learned right here with you. Each week, you’ll get simple, actionable steps to grow your career with confidence, reclaim your time, and align your work with your life—not the other way around. Grab your coffee (or reheat it for the third time), put in your earbuds, and let’s take the next step—together. NEXT STEPS: Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and lead with calm & clarity: theshannonfox.com/leadership-style Join the Career Growth for Working Moms Facebook Group for ongoing support: htttps://facebook.com/groups/careergrowthforworkingmoms