<p>In this landmark episode of <em>The Working Mom Show</em>, we are flipping the lens. For the first time ever, Klara is joined by a dad—Stephen Shortt, a career strategist and father of two teenagers. Stephen shares his unique perspective on why the "working parent" struggle isn't just for moms and how we can all think more strategically about our professional identities.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Evening Shift:</strong> How Stephen redesigned his workday to be home by 6:00 PM for dinner and bedtime, only to start his "second shift" of creative work at 10:00 PM.</p><p><strong>The "Sweet Spot" of Career Choice:</strong> A breakdown of the 3-circle Venn diagram (Abilities, Interests, and Demand) and why 52–87% of people are unhappy in their current roles.</p><p><strong>Reframing the "Gap":</strong> Why a 10-year career break for caregiving isn't a "lack" of experience, but a development phase rich in leadership, negotiation, and "firefighting" skills.</p><p><strong>The Pitfalls of "Doing What You Love":</strong> Why turning your favourite hobby into a job can sometimes lead to resentment rather than fulfilment.</p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more about Stephen and his work here: </p><p><a href="http://happypeopleproject.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">happypeopleproject.com</a></p><p><a href="http://findingyouridealcareer.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">findingyouridealcareer.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Want to be a guest on The Working Mom Show? Send Klara a message on PodMatch, here: <a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theworkingmomshow</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Are you a Mom at crossroads in your career? Book a free advisory call with Klara now: <a href="https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://calendly.com/ganterklara/call-with-klara</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></li></ul>