The Sabbatical Method: Preparing for Maternity Leave or Extended Vacations with Alyson Caffrey

Today's episode explores what happens when the unexpected occurs and someone on your team or even you wins the lottery and decides to never work again. We're diving into this topic within the context of maternity leave, as Shana is expecting her fifth child in July. She wants to ensure that her team and listeners are prepared. Join us as Shana's friend Alyson Caffrey, an operations and maternity leave expert, shares insights on preparing your business for a sabbatical or any type of extended leave.Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Alyson’s insights on the importance of having solid systems in place to support both individual and team maternity leave experiences effectively (02:37)How does Alyson initiate the process of preparing for maternity leave during that stage? (08:17)What does it look like to start to centralize that information? (13:38)What does it look like to take extended time off? (41:16)Episode wrap-up (43:25)Additional Resources:Alyson’s website: https://www.mastermaternityleave.comFree Maternity Leave Planning Guide: https://www.mastermaternityleave.com/free-maternity-leave-planning-guideAlyson’s Social Media Accounts:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alycaffrey/Master Maternity Leave: https://www.instagram.com/mastermaternityleave/Learn how to work with Shana: https://www.shanalynn.com/FREE 7-minute Community Training: https://connect.communitycultivated.com/trainingFREE Community Creators Hub: https://connect.communitycultivated.com/hubLearn more about Shana’s Community Training Program: https://www.shanalynn.com/cultivateConnect with Shana: https://www.instagram.com/shanaspeaksCommunity Creators is a podcast for online entrepreneurs looking to learn more about creating thriving communities and empowering their community teams.Be sure to follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode!