# Ep 40: Leadership and Parenthood: A Balancing Act With Amy Bayer Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unleashing-leaders-podcast-6405544/ep-40-leadership-and-parenthood-a-balancing-act-with-amy-bayer Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unleashing-leaders-podcast-6405544/ep-40-leadership-and-parenthood-a-balancing-act-with-amy-bayer.md Podcast: [The Unleashing Leaders Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unleashing-leaders-podcast-6405544) Published: 2025-07-23T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://unleashingleaders.libsyn.com/ep-40-leadership-and-parenthood-a-balancing-act-with-amy-bayer Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/unleashingleaders/EP_40_Leadership_and_Parenthood_A_Balancing_Act_With_Amy_Bayer_-_7_23_UL_Amy_Bayer_-_PFN.mp3?dest-id=4018965 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-unleashing-leaders-podcast-6405544/episodes/ep-40-leadership-and-parenthood-a-balancing-act-with-amy-bayer Duration seconds: 3041 ## Resource In this conversation, Lee and Amy Bayer discuss the complexities of career breaks and re-entering the workforce, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by individuals who take time off for personal reasons such as parenting. Amy shares her personal journey in human resources, her experiences with leadership, and the importance of open communication between employees and employers. They explore the emotional aspects of transitioning back to work, the significance of self-discovery, and the need for patience and persistence in finding fulfilling career opportunities. Additional Resources: 16+ Years in Hospitality Procurement | Supply Chain, Contracting, + Delivering Value to Clients: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybayer/ Attend Unleashing Leaders University! Sign up for our newsletter! Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Follow Unleashing Leaders on LinkedIn Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Follow Unleashing Leaders on Facebook Follow Unleashing Leaders on Instagram Key Takeaways: Career breaks can be a source of pride and growth. Open conversations between leaders and employees are crucial. Self-discovery is key to finding fulfillment in work. It's important to recognize and address feelings of depression. The body keeps score of our emotional well-being. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-unleashing-leaders-podcast-6405544/episodes/ep-40-leadership-and-parenthood-a-balancing-act-with-amy-bayer/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unleashing-leaders-podcast-6405544/ep-40-leadership-and-parenthood-a-balancing-act-with-amy-bayer.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.