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You have reached a pinnacle in your career. You've started that business, got that promotion and now you have kids! Don’t despair! Don’t quit your day job or give up on your passions because you have kids. You can still accomplish your goals without neglecting your family.

Nicole Kim is a successful Silicon Valley professional and an active volunteer in her community with four kids! In this session, you will learn her strategies for managing home and work. She will share compelling insights of her experience “leaning in". We'll take a look at the "supermom" myth and the fallacy of work/life balance. We will explore real ways parents can be present for their families without losing out on opportunities at work.

This session is targeted to moms AND dads who love what they do outside the home and want to stay connected with their families.