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09.01.2025
24 Minuten
What does it take to lead effectively while working part-time or
flexibly? In our latest podcast episode, we explore this question
with Prof. Anja Karlshaus, President of CBS
International Business School and a thought leader in flexible
work and leadership.
Here are three key insights from the session that might
just redefine how you think about leadership:
Flexible Leadership is a Business Asset
Prof. Karlshaus emphasized that part-time leadership is not a
compromise but a strategic advantage. Organizations embracing
this model report higher productivity, improved work-life balance
for leaders, and enhanced employee satisfaction.
Rethink the Role of Time in Leadership
"It's not about hours worked, but about outcomes delivered."
Prof. Karlshaus challenged traditional success metrics,
advocating for impact-focused leadership that values
effectiveness over presence.
Practical Steps for Organizations
Normalize part-time roles at all levels.
Equip leaders with tools for communication and coordination.
Create policies that encourage diverse leadership styles,
making flexibility a core value rather than an exception.
Why it matters:
Part-time leadership isn’t just a trend—it’s a sustainable
approach to developing inclusive, agile, and resilient
organizations. It also creates pathways for caregivers, diverse
talent, and those prioritizing both career and personal goals.
Ready to embrace flexible leadership?
Tune in now to hear more practical strategies
and inspiring stories from Prof. Karlshaus.
#FlexibleLeadership #PartTimeLeadership #NewWork
#DiversityInLeadership #MyCollective
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12.12.2024
26 Minuten
It Takes Two to Tango: Tandem as a Business Case &
Career Track Solution
Why is job sharing the go-to career track solution for some,
while others see it as a costly, complicated red flag? In our
latest session, I had the honor of hosting @Svenja Christen,
founder of @Jobsharing Hub and @PairToShare, who shared the
inside scoop on why tandems are a powerful option for staying on
the career path with reduced hours—and how to pitch the business
case effectively.
Here are Svenja’s top tips if you’re considering a tandem
role:
Know Yourself: Ask if you’re the type for tandem
work. Successful job sharing means a new approach to
collaboration, shared goals, and task transparency.
Find Your Partner: Reach out! Find a colleague
or partner with aligned goals and talk to those already in
similar roles.
Check Leadership Support: Look into which
leaders are supportive or even excited about tandems. Their
buy-in is key.
Prepare a Tailored Pitch: Craft a pitch that
highlights both your personal goals and the business benefits.
Address any reservations—show that job sharing can be both
efficient and inspiring. Remember, a tandem sets an example and
opens doors for others. And here’s a big selling point: by
supporting this model, your manager could become a true change
maker for diversity!
Tandems are more than a work-life solution—they’re a smart
business strategy and a way for companies to lead the charge in
diversity and flexibility.
Who’s ready to explore the benefits of job sharing in
their team?
Let’s talk in the comments!
#JobSharing #CareerGrowth #TandemWork #MyCollective
#DiversityAndInclusion #FlexibleWork
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02.12.2024
35 Minuten
Navigating Perfectionism as Parents and Professionals with Nora
Dahlström
Balancing career ambitions with parenting can often feel like an
impossible mission—especially for those of us aiming to be
'perfect' in both worlds. I had the pleasure of hosting Nora
Dahlström, expert management consultant and executive coach, for
an insightful session on the topic of perfectionism in our
personal and professional lives.
Here’s a summary of Nora’s key takeaways to reflect on:
Perfectionism = Mission Impossible Nora reminded
us that striving for perfection in every area, especially as
working parents, is not only exhausting but often unattainable.
She calls this “Mission Impossible.” Instead of pushing for
perfection, focus on doing things “well enough”—it can be
freeing!
Identify Your "Perfection Triggers"
Perfectionism often stems from a fear of making mistakes, losing
control, or a deep-seated desire for acceptance. Nora encouraged
us to recognize these personal triggers and shift our mindset
towards self-compassion.
Make Space for Flexibility True resilience comes
not from rigidly controlling every aspect of work and home life
but from cultivating trust—in your partner, colleagues, and,
importantly, yourself.
For anyone juggling multiple roles, this session was a reminder
that striving to “do it all” is not sustainable. Instead, let’s
reframe our expectations, allowing room for personal growth and
balanced well-being.
What’s one perfectionist habit you’re working on letting go of?
Let me know in the comments!
#MyCollective #ParentingAndCareers #WorkLifeBalance
#LeadershipSkills #CareerDevelopment
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10.10.2024
25 Minuten
At MyCollective, we’re experts at converting parenting
skills into leadership skills, but every now and then,
we all need a gentle nudge to flip the script.
We were delighted to receive that reminder from Louisa Plasberg,
Co-Founder of Equaly, who wisely advises: “Professionalize your
private life!”
For the past six years, MyCollective has been dedicated to
helping parents balance career and family by guiding them through
our Golden Triangle—the integration of the
Care Model, Working Model, and
Mental Load. Louisa and her co-founder, Ronja
Hoffacker, developed their app, Equaly, to tackle two of these
critical dimensions—Mental Load and Care
Work—offering a game-changing tool to conquer the often
invisible and overwhelming burdens of family life.
In our recent session, Louisa shared insights that resonated
perfectly with our mission:
Key Takeaways on Mastering Mental Load:
Mind the “Manager and Executor” Dynamic
Whoever takes on a task should be prepared to see it through from
start to finish. For example, laundry isn’t done when it’s
washed—it’s only complete when it’s dried, folded, and put away.
If you’re delegating but still mentally tracking the task, you’re
still carrying the mental load.
It’s Not a Zero-Sum Game!
A rigid 50/50 split doesn’t always work. Flexibility and the
willingness to play to each other’s strengths lead to a more
harmonious home life. It’s not about strict equality but about
balance and mutual understanding.
Routine ≠ One-Time Chores
Routine tasks like cooking or packing lunchboxes can feel more
mentally exhausting than occasional ones, like repairing a bike
or filing taxes. Understanding this helps in distributing tasks
more fairly.
Louisa’s Tips for Reducing Mental Load:
Shine a Light on Care Work: Care work is real
work. Make sure it’s recognized and valued.
Own the Whole Process: Commit to seeing a task
through, whether it’s doing the laundry or organizing activities
for the kids.
Keep the Communication Flowing: Open, ongoing
communication is essential, especially as family responsibilities
evolve. Regular check-ins and clear agreements help maintain a
smoother rhythm.
Bonus Insights:
️ Men who take on more care work are often perceived as more
attractive!
️ Couples who share tasks more evenly report higher satisfaction
in their relationship—yes, even in the bedroom.
As a special gift, Louisa offered all our participants and
podcast listeners a free one-month trial of the
Equaly app! Use the promo code MYCOLLECTIVE2024
to experience how the app can help you balance your own
Golden Triangle.
Don’t miss out: Catch the full podcast episode
for even more valuable insights!
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07.08.2024
26 Minuten
Getting married is wonderful. So is having kids. But too often,
women pull the short straw – Petra von Strombeck, CEO at New Work
SE, has seen this happen time and time again.
“Young women often make these decisions without thinking about
the long-term impact on their career and their financial
independence,” she says in our latest podcast. The Ministry of
Labour’s statistics speak for themselves: 80% of part-time
workers are women. “Obviously it’s because they still do most of
the care work,” she says.
The consequence? “38% of women in Germany are heading for a
pension of less than €1000. You’re in a long-term relationship,
everything looks fine, but if you look at the divorce rates,
there’s a 50-50 chance that it will break up. How do you get back
to a job where you earn a decent living, and compensate
financially for what you lacked in the last years?”
She offers up plenty of solutions, which I’ve broken down into
three main hacks that I want to share with you here:
Protect your financial independence. Work out
how much parental leave, going part-time, passing up that
promotion will cost you long-term, bearing in mind that every
missed career step or reduction in hours will also reduce your
savings and pension further down the line. Then take steps to
minimise that cost, starting with making clear choices when
you’re starting out as a family. Talk to your partner, “and
negotiate in a contract how you will handle a divorce or
separation. It’s not romantic, but it’s a bare necessity. A
marriage is a contract, and has a lot of financial
consequences. And you are all business women, you negotiate
contracts every day!”
Be creative about solving the care work issue.
It’s about more than just innovative fluid work models (tandem,
part-time etc) – it’s about sharing the work at home too. “Is
there a solution where both partners work 75% rather than one 50%
and one 100%?” asks Petra. Team up with neighbours, get relatives
involved, hire a nanny – put solutions in place that don’t leave
the mental load and associated work on your shoulders.
Have the courage to ask for that promotion –
especially if you’re about to go on parental leave. It could be a
win-win for everyone, because your replacement can then stay in
that job even after you come back, because you’ll be moving up.
AND it means that you don’t have to shelve that dream of moving
your career up a notch every time you have a baby.
“Parenting actually increases your skill-set,” Petra says. “So
whatever your qualification was, parenting will increase your
skill set to make you even more capable of then having that next
job.”
Speaker: Petra von Strombeck – CEO @New Work SE
Host: Dr. Ricarda Engelmeier – Founder @MyCollective
Photo: New Work SE
#getinspired #podcast #inspiration #MyCollective #leadership
#parenthood #workingmoms #equalcare #womenleaders #changemakers
#getinspiredpodcast #ImpulseSessions #parentalleave #elternzeit
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Conversations about careers, families, innovation, diversity,
equality and life - with thought leaders from industry, academia
and culture. How did they live their successful careers while - in
most cases - raising families? What skills did parenting teach them
that now serve them in their leadership roles elsewhere? What did
they wish they’d known when they started their companies? What tips
do they have to achieve what we think of as the magic triangle -
combining the right care model with the right work model and just
the right amount of mental load to be engaged but not
overpowered? Interviews to inspire innovation, diversity and
change led by Dr. Ricarda Engelmeier, founder of MyCollective -
www.mycollective.io
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