Revisit: Is It Time for You to Take a Pause? with Neha Ruch
Summary
Reshma Saujani interviews Neha Roush, author of *The Power Pause*, about reframing career breaks as strategic sabbaticals for personal growth. They discuss overcoming midlife anxiety, the importance of setting intentional goals during pauses, and navigating financial and social shifts. Roush offers practical advice on preserving professional networks and reentering the workforce with confidence.
Topics discussed
Intro and Lemonada Premium ad
Guest intro: Neha Brouche and her perspective on midlife
Defining midlife decades and aging with perspective
Neha's journey from corporate tech to pausing for family
Statistics on women pausing careers and reasons why
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Preparing for a pause: Financial planning and partner alignment
Networking on the way out and protecting your career
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Setting personal goals and finding purpose during a pause
Reframing 'career break' vs 'sabbatical' and overcoming stigma
Leveraging mom networks and exploring new interests
Advocating for flexible work and gender equality
Outro, credits, and final Lemonada Premium plug
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