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Five For Two Careers · February 4 · 17 min

EP 160. Penalised for Pregnancy in 2025?!?

This week I share a title I lost due to being on maternity leave and why titles and accolades don't make or break us. We aren't defined by a qualification or title we got them they are not our entire identity. Pregnancy or maternity leave should never be a reason to penalise a woman. It is a pause not an end! Losing my Top Voice Badge Knowing your identity outside of your accolades Impact over algorithms --------Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help -------- If you're working on career growth this year get access to my masterclasses on interviews, CV writing, and negotiating. The three things that actually move the needle in your career. Plus, my Essential Interview Guide just got updated with 2026 strategies including how to handle AI interviews, storytelling for interview impact, and salary negotiation techniques for today's market. Watch the masterclasses and grab the updated guide⁠here⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@coachadellet ⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@coachadelle⁠⁠

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This week I share a title I lost due to being on maternity leave and why titles and accolades don't make or break us.

We aren't defined by a qualification or title we got them they are not our entire identity. Pregnancy or maternity leave should never be a reason to penalise a woman. It is a pause not an end!

  • Losing my Top Voice Badge
  • Knowing your identity outside of your accolades
  • Impact over algorithms

--------Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help

--------

If you're working on career growth this year get access to my masterclasses on interviews, CV writing, and negotiating. The three things that actually move the needle in your career.

Plus, my Essential Interview Guide just got updated with 2026 strategies including how to handle AI interviews, storytelling for interview impact, and salary negotiation techniques for today's market.

Watch the masterclasses and grab the updated guide⁠here⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@coachadellet  ⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn⁠

TikTok: ⁠⁠@coachadelle⁠⁠

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