Today's episode explores what happens when the unexpected occurs and someone on your team or even you wins the lottery and decides to never work again. We're diving into this topic within the context of maternity leave, as Shana is expecting her fifth child in July. She wants to ensure that her team and listeners are prepared.

Join us as Shana's friend Alyson Caffrey, an operations and maternity leave expert, shares insights on preparing your business for a sabbatical or any type of extended leave.

Key Takeaways:

Intro (00:00)

Alyson’s insights on the importance of having solid systems in place to support both individual and team maternity leave experiences effectively (02:37)

How does Alyson initiate the process of preparing for maternity leave during that stage? (08:17)

What does it look like to start to centralize that information? (13:38)

What does it look like to take extended time off? (41:16)

Episode wrap-up (43:25)

Additional Resources:

Alyson’s website: https://www.mastermaternityleave.com

Free Maternity Leave Planning Guide: https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/free-maternity-leave-planning-guide

Alyson’s Social Media Accounts:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycaffrey/

Master Maternity Leave: https://www.instagram.com/mastermaternityleave/

Learn how to work with Shana: https://www.shanalynn.com/

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Learn more about Shana’s Community Training Program: https://www.shanalynn.com/cultivate

Connect with Shana: https://www.instagram.com/shanaspeaks

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