logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2023
30m 10s

The return-to-work toolbox

TED
About this episode
What’s the best way to transition back to work after going on leave? Wren is a newly minted director at a fintech company who got promoted into the role just a few months before going on maternity leave–and now she’s returning as the mom of a child with health challenges. However, her job and team have changed dramatically in her absence, and Wren doesn’t feel like the same person she was before her baby, either. Not knowing how to go into the office again, Wren turns to Anne and Frances for help. Anne and Frances give Wren a bombshell—she’s not going back to her old job, she’s starting a new one. Together, they create a plan for a successful restart and making the most of any transition.

Transcripts for Fixable are available at go.ted.com/fixablescripts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Jul 7
The AI revolution is underhyped | from TED Talks Daily
The arrival of non-human intelligence is a very big deal, says former Google CEO and chairman Eric Schmidt. In a wide-ranging interview with technologist Bilawal Sidhu, Schmidt makes the case that AI is wildly underhyped, as near-constant breakthroughs give rise to systems capabl ... Show More
27m 24s
Jun 30
How to change careers and reinvent yourself (w/ Dawn Burrell) | from How to Be a Better Human
Dawn Burrell is a celebrated long jumper, an Olympic athlete, and a chef’s whose cooking made her a semifinalist for a James Beard Award — and these are just a sampling of her many accolades. In this episode, Dawn talks about how she navigated the career shift from athlete to che ... Show More
40m 31s
Jun 23
Unsolicited Advice: How to get your mojo back at work
Are you feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or burned out at work? In this special Unsolicited Advice episode, Anne and Frances are getting ready for summer by tackling the importance of rest and the power of intention. They offer unexpected tips and tricks for recovering from const ... Show More
35m 43s
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2020
Welcome Back to Remote Work, New Moms
We’re delighted to have our colleague Erica back at work. She had her second kid in June and was on parental leave until December. She and her husband recently relocated to her parents’ house to get help caring for their 5-month-old and 3-year-old until a new nanny starts. Erica’ ... Show More
41m 5s
Feb 2019
Working Mothers
Are you struggling to balance career and family? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of career coach Daisy Dowling. They talk through what to do when you’re returning from maternity leave, planning to have kids early in your career, or debating whether to quit your ... Show More
36m 37s
May 2023
102 How to move forward after a big life event with Fiona Fraser
I frequently see business owners, specifically women, lose confidence after a significant life event. It might be having children, illness, or divorce, but it changes their confidence and career, and I want to talk about why that is.  Joining me for this discussion is Fiona Frase ... Show More
22m 45s
Mar 2024
"How do I make the most of my time at my soulless job?" - Fixable
Delaney left a fulfilling teaching career to join the tech industry. But after a round of layoffs left her the sole remaining member of her team, she’s stopped feeling motivated and wants to start carving out time to pursue the artistic projects that actually inspire her. Needing ... Show More
33m 36s
May 2022
Hired, fired, can’t retire
Rebecca Danigelis never planned to stop working. She was an executive housekeeper in Boston raising two kids as a single mom, and everything she earned went to making sure they got the best education she could afford. When her son Sian-Pierre was climbing the ranks as a journalis ... Show More
36m 33s
Aug 2023
Help Me Succeed
Are you looking to make a move within your company? Maybe you want a new role or maybe you are trying to decide whether to change bosses. This week, we hear from listeners interested in advancing their careers and setting themselves up for success at work. Tune in to hear Mary an ... Show More
32m 45s
May 2024
How to Navigate Change at Any Career Stage
Disruption and transformation at the new normal in nearly every industry. So how do you stay ahead of the curve?  Over the past four decades, Bonnie Hammer  successfully adapted to massive changes in the media industry, rising from production assistant to leadership roles in broa ... Show More
29m 32s
Apr 2018
Career Transitions
Do you want to shake up your career? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Whitney Johnson, the author of Disrupt Yourself. They talk through what to do when you’ve trained for one career and long for another, when you reenter the workforce after a long gap, and w ... Show More
35m 56s
Oct 2021
Introducing Season 7
So many of us are either at a turning point professionally or managing life on the threshold. We’re weighing whether or not it’s time to change jobs. Grappling with team members resigning one after another. Trying to settle in and succeed as a new hire. Finding our way as a freel ... Show More
2m 30s