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by Lisen Stromberg

“Ambition and parenthood. You can have both.”

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Ambition and parenthood. You can have both.

BOOK SUMMARY

What This Book Reveals

  • Parenthood Is A Career Moment
  • Pause Is Powerful
  • Define Success On Your Terms
  • You Need A Team

How To Apply It

  • Plan your pause—don't let it plan you.
  • Have honest conversations early and often.
  • Build non-negotiables into your schedule.
  • Redefine success regularly.

Who Should Read This

New and expecting parentsProfessionals at any stageAnyone feeling pulled in too many directionsPartners, managers, and alliesPolicymakers and business leaders

Key Takeaways

  • You don't have to choose between work and family.
  • A pause can protect your long-term success.
  • Boundaries create freedom, not limits.
  • Support makes all the difference.
  • Progress, not perfection.

Powerful Truth

“You can pause your career, but you don't have to pause your potential.”

Action Plan

  1. 1.Clarify
  2. 2.Plan
  3. 3.Build Support
  4. 4.Pause Intentionally
  5. 5.Stay Connected
  6. 6.Thrive Your Way

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Key Points

  • The New Reality Of Work & Family
  • How To Plan Your Pause
  • Negotiate What You Need
  • Keep Your Identity And Confidence
  • Build A Life That Lasts

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