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Lou Conran - How to Deal With a Termination for Medical Reasons & Cope With Loss When You Also Need to Work
Lou Conran - How to Deal With a Termination for Medical Reasons & Cope With Loss When You Also Need to Work
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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
TW: TFMR“Emma is very much part of the family, that was very important to me. I am a mother, I do have a child.”Today we welcome critically acclaimed comedian, writer and performer, Lou Conran. Lou had a termination for medical reasons (TFMR) after finding out her daughter Emma had a rare medical condition which meant she would be unable to survive. She bravely shares her personal story, including how she dealt with needing to keep earning money (as a comedian) in the midst of this heartbreaking experience and how family, friends and colleagues can support you if you're going through baby loss. For anyone who is going through a TFMR or dealing with baby loss, support can be found via www.tommys.org Thank you Lou for this inspiring conversation.Find out more about Lou, including details of her excellent Spit or Swallow podcast at www.louconran.com. For more information about about the work of Leaders Plus, including details of our award-winning Fellowship Programmes and our latest events by signing up to receive our emails at leadersplus.org.uk/newsletter.Applications close 23rd March - take a bold step for your career and family today.The Leaders Plus Fellowship (cross-sector) is an award-winning Programme open to parents from all sectors who are progressing careers in leadership and management. Our Fellowship supports you to pursue ambitious roles whilst balancing home life, equipping you with the essential tools to thrive at work whilst still enjoying time with your family. Fellows get: access to a courageous community of peers who are also juggling work and parenthood expert guidance from your own dedicated career Mentor world-class training from industry thought leaders on developing your career support to deal with the practical challenges of being a working parent that arise day-to-day The Fellowship is open to all parents internationally who have children 0-11. Our Programme is inclusive and welcoming of all family set ups. We encourage applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in leadership positions and offer online/ blended course options and hardship fund places to help facilitate this.
Released:
Nov 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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