A fathers experience of parental leave, tales from the other side - Blake Woodward

We often hear what it is like for mothers on parental leave and managing career and parenthood, but rarely do we hear from the father. In this episode we do just that! I chat with Blake Woodward, a management consultant and father of two who works part time, 4 days a week. He is passionate about encouraging and enabling working parents to play an active role in their children's lives. When he became a dad in 2016, Blake found a lack of information and support specific to dads who want to be involved fathers. This led him to create www.suittiestroller.com. In this episode we hear about: •Honest experience and feelings in what it is like becoming a dad •Blake's experience in taking 9 months parental leave •Advice for fathers looking to take extended parental leave •The conversation on how he & his wife decided who was going to take parental leave •How Blake's work culture and leaders support fathers to take parental leave and it is now the "norm" •Tips & advice on flexible work •Changing society norms, perceptions and narrative that mum is not the only carer, but both parents •We discuss what organisations should consider to support future workforce needs •And so much more Hope you enjoy this episode and be sure to share it with your fellow working parents managing the juggle of career and parenthood. Links relating to this episode https://www.suittiestroller.com/ http://instagram.com/suittiestroller https://www.facebook.com/Suittiestroller-2173719636020863/ https://twitter.com/suittiestroller Working Mumma https://www.facebook.com/groups/workingmumma/ https://www.facebook.com/WorkingMummaAU/ https://www.instagram.com/workingmumma_au/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/working-mumma/ https://www.workingmumma.com.au/10-step-guide-to-return-to-work