Making the Transition Back to Work: Tips and Strategies from Tami Forman, CEO of Path Forward

Women Career & Life

[00:50] Tami Forman's Background: Tami Forman, Chief Executive of Path Forward and Contributor to Forbes Women, shares her personal and professional background and how she became involved in helping people return to work after a career break.

[02:56] Support for Returnees: Tami discusses the importance of having support when returning to work after a break, whether it be from family, friends, or a professional network. She also talks about the role that returnship programs can play in providing support and opportunities for returnees.

[06:35] Systemic Change: Tami addresses the need for systemic change in the workplace to better accommodate individuals who are returning to work after a break. This includes addressing issues such as bias, inflexibility, and the stigma surrounding career breaks.

[09:25] Information Interviews: Tami explains the value of information interviews when returning to work, which involve setting up conversations with individuals in your desired industry or role to gain insights and advice.

[11:48] Networking Tips: Tami provides practical tips for networking when returning to work, including reaching out to former colleagues, attending industry events, and utilizing social media platforms like LinkedIn.

[14:04] Board of Advisors: Tami suggests forming a board of advisors, which can consist of trusted friends, family members, or professional contacts who can provide guidance and support throughout the return to work process.

[16:45] Final Thoughts: Tami emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and one's abilities when returning to work after a break. She also encourages individuals to seek out support and resources, and to view the return to work process as a journey rather than a destination.

Food for Thought: Tami Forman provides practical tips and strategies for individuals who are returning to work after a career break. She emphasizes the need for support, systemic change, and a positive mindset, and provides actionable steps such as information interviews, networking, and forming a board of advisors.

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Chapters

1. Tami's story (00:00:00)

2. Returnships... (00:04:24)

3. Path Forward...Networking... (00:10:18)

4. Support for returnees (00:14:32)

5. Systemic Change (00:17:20)

6. Forbes articles (00:19:47)

7. Board of Advisors... Information Interviews (00:25:48)

8. Note to your 21 year old self... (00:29:03)