Setting boundaries at work as a new parent

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Setting boundaries at work as a new parent

Hosted by Tamara Hinckley

264 students

What you'll learn

How to Show You’re All In Without Being Always On

Master the art of being highly visible for the things that matter most, while staying true to your boundaries.

Exactly What to Say for “The Boundary Talk” with Your Boss

Get scripts and confidence-boosting tips to navigate those awkward conversations about flexibility and priorities.

How to Handle the Inevitable Boundary Breakers

Understand how to navigate boundary violations gracefully, so you can protect your time and priorities without guilt.

Why this topic matters

Everyone says the key to balancing career and parenthood is setting boundaries. But how do you actually say “no” at work without worrying you’ll look uncommitted or unreliable? Learn the proven principles to confidently push back, protect your time, and set boundaries that work for you and your career without sacrificing your reputation.

You'll learn from

Tamara Hinckley

Director of Product at Pinterest, Harvard MBA, Mom of 2

Growing up as an immigrant, I was raised to hustle. My ambition started during my early career on Wall Street and intensified after getting my MBA at Harvard. As I moved up the ranks in product leadership, I was determined to empower ambitious women along the way.

Then, I had a baby. My ambition grew, but so did my commitments outside of work as a busy mom. I wanted a playbook for navigating motherhood while managing a high-powered job, but it didn't exist.

As I kept getting promoted, I researched best practices on how to win at work as a mom. After having my second baby, I decided to build the playbook I wished I had to help ambitious moms thrive.

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