Soul Sessions
🎙️ Soul Sessions: Real talk. Raw journeys. Radical belonging.
Soul Sessions is where you come to be seen, heard, and empowered. Each episode dives deep into the unspoken challenges of navigating career, identity, and success when you're the first to do it all.
From candid conversations with like minded souls, to solo reflections on self-worth, burnout, and belonging — we go beyond the highlight reel to share the soul behind the success.
This is your space to:
- Hear stories that sound like yours
- Learn tools to build a career and life on your terms
- Stay rooted while rising
Soul Sessions dives deep into the unspoken side of work — from navigating tech careers to leading teams and building systems that scale, all without losing your humanity.
We explore ambition, pressure, belonging, and leadership through candid conversations and personal reflection — revealing the soul behind success.
Hosted by Damon, this is where career wisdom meets honest connection.
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Soul Sessions
Navigating Paternity Leave: A Father's Perspective
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In this conversation, Damon Mclean discusses the preparations and considerations surrounding paternity leave from a non-birthing parent's perspective. He shares insights on decision-making regarding childcare, communication with employers, and the emotional challenges of taking time off work. The conversation emphasizes the importance of planning and support for new parents, particularly fathers, as they navigate this significant life transition.
Takeaways
This is a journey.
It's important to think about the first year or two.
Childcare options are limited without family nearby.
Optimizing time with the child is crucial.
Deciding when to tell people is a shared decision.
Communication with employers is essential.
Guilt about taking time off is common among fathers.
Preparation can alleviate fears of being forgotten at work.
Having internal champions can help ease the transition.
The role of a dad is evolving and needs exploration.
Chapters
00:00 Preparing for Paternity Leave
02:40 Decision-Making in Childcare
05:49 Communicating with Employers
08:31 Overcoming Guilt and Fear
10:22 The Role of a New Dad