We are continuing stories of incredible women this month… What is it like to jump back into the workforce after taking a break for motherhood?

Meet Niloufer Jamal. Born in Chennai and having lived across the globe as an expat in Dubai and Singapore, Niloufer shares her personal journey of resilience, adaptation, and rediscovery of her professional self postmotherhood. With a decade at Lufthansa German Airlines, Niloufer Jamal transitioned from the aviation industry to her current role at Change Et Al., an awardwinning boutique consulting firm, as Director of Growth, Alliance & Partnerships.

From tackling the emotional hurdles of starting afresh in a new country to finding her footing in the professional world amidst a pandemic, Niloufer's story is a beacon of inspiration for mothers looking to reclaim their career paths. Join us as we dive into the strategies, support systems, and mindset shifts that can empower returning mothers to thrive in their careers!
Connect with Niloufer at   / nilouferjamal  

IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) What's it like to return to work after motherhood? An introduction to Niloufer and discussing her pivotal journey of returning to work postmotherhood.
(00:59) How can early life shape your resilience? Discover Niloufer's upbringing in Chennai, her education, and the early days of her career that built her resilience.
(02:28) The challenges that await when you become an expat mom Niloufer shares her transition to Dubai, the initial hurdles, and her experiences as a new expat mother.
(05:39) Navigating motherhood solo: How does a trailing spouse cope? Explore Niloufer's life in Dubai, tackling the challenges of being a quasisingle mom due to her husband's frequent travels.
(07:18) Moving across the world: A new beginning or more of the same? Niloufer discusses her family's move to Singapore, the adaptation process, and how it compared to their life in Dubai.
(09:11) Making the hard choice to return to work after kids Niloufer talks about the pivotal decision to reenter the workforce after her third child and the influences behind this choice.
(11:56) Reintegrating into the workforce: What are the real challenges? Gain insights from the practical and emotional hurdles Niloufer faced when returning to work and how she overcame them.
(17:04) Seeking to return to work? Where do you start? Niloufer provides actionable advice for mothers looking to navigate their return to the workforce, emphasizing the power of networks and resilience.
(18:49) Wrapping up

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