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Guest Story - 03 - Mary Sheehan on ambition, motherhood, and redefining what’s possible
04/22/2026
Guest Story - 03 - Mary Sheehan on ambition, motherhood, and redefining what’s possible
🎙️In this episode of Career Evolutions, I’m joined by Mary Sheehan, product marketing leader at Adobe and founder of the program Propel Yourself, supporting ambitious working mums in tech. This isn’t a conversation about “having it all”. It’s about what happens when: 👀 your career and motherhood collide 👀 your capacity changes, but your ambition doesn’t 👀 you’re trying to figure out what’s next, without losing yourself in the process Mary describes that moment in 3 words: exhausted, FOMO, and overwhelmed. And I can honestly say as a mother myself… I felt every one of them at some point too. Together, we explored: 👉🏼 the identity shift that reshapes your relationship with work 👉🏼 her “MVP” approach to starting with small habits and building sustainably 👉🏼 the reality of returning from mat leave, from logistics to emotional loa 👉🏼 how a coach supported Mary to start before she felt ready As a coach and as someone navigating my own evolving season of motherhood, I also share how being part of one of Mary’s early pilot Propel cohorts positively impacted me. One moment that stayed with me: “I remember thinking… is this how every day is going to be?” That honest reflection captures so much of what this episode is about. Not having all the answers, but finding a way forward anyway. This episode is for you if: You’re navigating a new entry to motherhood and career You feel the tension between ambition and childcare You’re craving space to meet with other ambitious mothers Or you simply want reassurance that you’re not the only one figuring this out as you go Connect with Mary / Join Propel LinkedIn: Propel Yourself: Work with me If this conversation has you reflecting on your next chapter, you can book a complimentary Discovery Call with me: What to expect: We’ll explore your career journey so far Understand the challenges you’re navigating Get clear on what you want next And discuss how I can support you (if coaching is the right fit) Why work with me 🌟 40+ verified testimonials from PMMs and marketing leaders at L’Oréal, Amadeus, JustGiving, Cisco, SAP, Microsoft and more 🌟 5-star reviews on my 🌟20+ testimonials on my own career coaching website: Connect with me
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