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287: Breaking the Silence: A Male Perspective on Infertility & Leadership

Apr 23, 2025 · 43 min · Episode 318 · 43.2 MB
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John Diehl is the head of talent development, a results-oriented HR professional, and Erin’s life partner. John joins the Workday Playdate to share his perspective on infertility, what it means to let go of a “fix it” mentality, and why having a core support group is instrumental to processing life events. Inside This Episode:

  • Why men may feel pressure to take on a supportive role without knowing how when it comes to infertility/IVF
  • The emotional toll infertility can take on mental health and work performance
  • How leaders can create safe spaces for conversations about infertility
Who This Episode Is For: Anyone who has experienced challenges from infertility/IVF and knows someone who has—this one’s for you. Take a break from your emails, slam your laptop shut for 30ish minutes, and come have a Workday Playdate with us. And if you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The 5-Minute Team Commitment Reset, here. It’s a plug-and-play exercise that will get your team mentally present, engaged, and committed before any meeting. No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting)
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