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How Returning Mothers Navigate the Confidence Gap at Work
In this episode of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the under-discussed confidence gap that hits many women when they return from maternity leave. They dissect a 2024 study from McKinsey showing that 43% of returning mothers feel less self-assured in meetings, even when their performance metrics are unchanged. Lucas brings in the concept of 're-entry shock' and contrasts it with the broader impostor phenomenon, while Luna shares a concrete tactic from a leadership coach: the 'pre-meeting win list.' The hosts explore why organizations often mistake quiet uncertainty for lack…
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