Have you ever apologised for simply sharing how you feel, crying or feeling frustrated?

In this solo episode, Fiorenza explores why we might feel the need to apologise for having emotions, particularly in professional environments.

Drawing on her coaching experience, she explores the difference between emotional regulation and suppression, why we can feel uncomfortable with other people’s emotions, and what this means for emotional intelligence, leadership and belonging at work.

Are we apologising for having emotions, or for the discomfort they might create in someone else?

A conversation about making more room for the human experience at work.

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💡Questions to reflect on:

-> When was the last time you apologised for having an emotion?

-> What would change if you didn't feel you had to?

🔗 About Fiorenza Rossini, your host

Fiorenza Rossini is a career transition and leadership coach who supports working parents to grow fulfilling careers with clarity and confidence, alongside meaningful lives beyond work.

Connect with Fiorenza on LinkedIn and Instagram

Can AI make working motherhood a little easier, or is it just another thing we’re expected to learn?

In this episode of The Belonging Project Podcast, I speak with Lakesha Holloway, host of the AI for Working Moms podcast, about how AI can support working mothers at work and at home, lighten the mental load and help us navigate the competing demands on our time and energy.

We explore the opportunities AI offers, the questions it raises, and how we can approach new technology with curiosity rather than pressure.

Because technology should work for us, not give us another thing to keep up with.

In this episode, we explore:

* How AI can support working mums at work and at home.

* Using AI to simplify everyday tasks and reduce mental load.

* The questions of trust, privacy and confidence that come with new technology.

* How to approach AI without feeling you need to master everything.

If you’re a (working) mum and curious about AI but short on time and energy, this conversation invites you to consider how technology might support you, on your own terms.

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Connect with Lakesha Holloway

🔗 Lakesha Holloway is the Host of AI for Working Moms and also the founder of Working Mom Champion. Connect with Lakesha on Instagram and LinkedIn.

About your host Fiorenza Rossini

Fiorenza started building her coaching business in 2016 while still working in investment banking. When her first child was born in 2019, she knew something had to give. Like many parents, she realised she couldn’t keep growing her career in the same way while also being the parent she wanted to be. Her priorities became clearer, and she chose to leave corporate life to focus fully on her coaching work. Today, Fiorenza supports driven professionals & leaders who are also parents of young children, who find themselves to be at a pivot point - whether that’s returning to work, stepping into leadership, or rethinking what career growth now looks like.🔗 Fiorenza on LinkedIn 🔗 Fiorenza on Instagram 🔗 More about Fiorenza’s work

Have you ever wondered whether you’ve outgrown your job?

Perhaps the work that once excited you no longer feels fulfilling. Maybe the next promotion doesn’t appeal in the same way, or you’re questioning whether your career still fits the life you want to lead as a parent.

In this episode, career transition and leadership coach Fiorenza Rossini explores four signs that your job might no longer be right for you, particularly when you’re navigating the demands of working parenthood.

Becoming a parent can change your relationship with work, ambition and success. You might still want to grow professionally, take on new challenges and do meaningful work, but find that the way you’ve been working no longer feels sustainable.

So, how do you know when it’s time for a career change?

In this episode, we explore:

* Losing interest in your work: How to distinguish between being exhausted by the demands of working parenthood and genuinely having outgrown your role.

* Feeling stuck in your career: Why the next promotion or traditional career progression might no longer be what you want, and how to rethink professional growth.

* When work becomes unsustainable: How workload, workplace culture, inflexible expectations and the mental load of parenting can affect your working life.

* Redefining career success: What happens when your priorities change and you begin making space for family, creativity, personal interests and a more fulfilling life beyond work.

We also explore an important distinction: do you need a new job or career, different working conditions, or a new definition of professional success?

You don’t necessarily need to start again from scratch. Sometimes, the first step towards a more fulfilling career is understanding what no longer works and what you want more of in your working life.

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💡Questions to reflect on

If you’re questioning your career, take a moment to consider:

* What do I want more of in my working life right now?

* What is making my current situation difficult, and which parts can I influence?

* If I stopped measuring my career against the expectations I had five years ago, what might I want now?

You don’t need to have all the answers today. You can start by getting curious about what your experience is telling you.

🔗 Resources

A blog post on 4 signs it’s sign to change your career

Explore more: Visit growinnow.com to discover more resources and coaching support for your career journey.

🔗 About Fiorenza Rossini, your host

Fiorenza Rossini is a career transition and leadership coach who supports working parents to grow fulfilling careers with clarity and confidence, alongside meaningful lives beyond work.

Connect with Fiorenza on LinkedIn and Instagram