Parent Talk Presents: 'Back on the Career Track: Returning to Work After a Career Break'

Parent Talk, the community-based organization in Boston’s Metrowest area dedicated to families with young children, invites parents to listen and learn with author and blogger Carol Fishman Cohen on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at “Back on the Career Track: Returning to Work After a Career Break.”  

Returning to work after years as a stay-at-home parent is intimidating—but it can be done successfully. Fishman Cohen is a Harvard MBA who stepped away from a high-powered job to raise her four children, then a decade later relaunched her career. Faced with myriad challenges, Fishman Cohen wondered if other women experienced the same struggles. Her business background shows in the organized approach she takes to guiding self-evaluation and assessing marketability. In addition, Fishman Cohen will discuss how she encountered a less-than-supportive partner and children and skeptical prospective bosses, not to mention her own self-doubts.     

Fishman Cohen is now a frequent speaker and consultant on the subject of career reentry. Her presentation will be based on her book, "Back on the Career Track: A Guide for Stay-At-Home Moms Who Want to Return to Work," and it will provide step-by-step advice on how to approach a challenging but exciting transition.

Fishman Cohen is also the co-founder of iRelaunch (www.iRelaunch.com), a career reentry programming company producing conferences, coaching groups, webinars and more for employers, universities, organizations, and individuals.      

The lecture will be held at the . Dessert reception begins at 7:00 p.m. followed by the lecture at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration for the lecture is strongly encouraged. Free for Parent Talk members, $20 for non-members who pre-pay online (online registration closes one day before the lecture); $25 at the door. No refunds, non-transferable.     

Due to the popularity of some lectures, Parent Talk cannot assure availability for walk-ins.