All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and Parenting

Ep. 22: Thinking you should do an MBA? Or does a “Dr” in front of your name have you interested in pursuing your PhD? Dr. Jen Harrison is a PhD, highly experienced dissertation coach and mom of two. Because she works with so many folks who are tackling higher education, I’ve brought Dr. Jen on to share her thoughts on when and why a person should further their education to support their life and c...

Ep. 21: As the first man to join the podcast, meet my husband: Scotty Barr. Scotty is a soon-to-be father of two, the best husband in the world (I’m biased), and an avid DM’er of funny content. From 2019 to 2021, he went through one hell of a health journey, which included 8 cardiac-related surgeries bringing his lifetime total to 11. And these latest health challenges all happened as we were preg...

Ep. 20: In this chat, Valerie dishes ALL the tips on how to distribute the household load more evenly in a household, to gain time, efficiency and…sanity. Valerie Recore is a productivity specialist and Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator. This chat was so motivating and you’ll walk away with some tips you can start today in your household. _____ To connect with Valerie via her website click he...

Ep. 19: I've got 10 things that you need to keep track of throughout the year to be prepared, dialed and successful in your next performance review. And let's be honest, so you can get that raise and/or promotion you deserve! _____ To view detailed show notes click here .  Connect with Andrea via Instagram here .

Ep. 18: Leslie Josel is here to educate us on how to raise little (and then grown-up) problem solvers versus direction takers. And…how this will free up mental space in your day-to-day. Leslie is a leading authority on ADHD and parenting, an award-winning author, speaker and coach, and the founder of Order Out of Chaos — a company she started when her son was first diagnosed with ADHD. As you’ll h...

Ep. 17: So you want to land a new job! But where do you start? I’m sharing 6 steps to find efficiency in job searching so you can land your #dreamjob...without applying around the clock. Free resource download: Interview Prep Workbook  -  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63da0bdeb4f015f30446e661 Other episodes mentioned: Ep. 1: 5 steps to figuring out your career path Ep. 7: Figuring out the best wa...

Ep 16: Ana Colak-Fustin is a former recruiter for Global 500 companies and startups. Her company ByRecruiters helps corporate professionals navigate their job search and advance their careers.  In this episode, Ana spills the behind-the-scenes tea on some key considerations for anyone wanting to make a job or career change. She shares her personal experience with living and working in 3 different...

Ep. 15: On today’s episode I share a peek behind the curtain at how my coach has supported me in planning for my upcoming maternity leave. I break down a bit about what coaching is, how to find a coach you can trust, who it can help, and how it has helped me unlock some really big decisions in my life. _____ FREE REGISTRATION: WORKSHOP SERIES 2023 Career and Life Planning for Parents Plan:  your y...

Ep. 14: What is the purpose of a resume? How can you position your career change in your cover letter? What are the best ways to connect with new people on LinkedIn? In this episode, I absolutely pepper Steph Gillies with the most burning questions that I, and I know you, have on resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn strategy. This is for those of you who are looking for a new job OR just want to ke...

Ep. 13 (Part 2 of 2):  Now that you've reflected on 2022, let's meditate and set some intentions. In this episode, I'll explain why it's important to set intentions at the start of the year. To create your own 2023 intentions, I'll lead you through a guided meditation. Come back to this guided 7-min meditation any time which starts at time marker 6:06. _____ FREE REGISTRATION: WORKSHOP SERIES 2023...

Ep. 12 (Part 1 of 2): Let’s talk about how to close out the year! I’m sharing some tangible reflection tips so you can create your own short and sweet (or as long as you want) reflection session to assess this past year. This is part one of a two-part series where I’ll be helping you get geared up for a new year that is all about you feeling aligned and pumped about your life at work and at home,...

Ep 11: We are SO excited to be bringing our second little human into the world. I’m sharing my experience at this snapshot in time including: + lead up to getting pregnant + a foggy first trimester + an energetic second trimester + 6 lessons that I have found apply to both growing a baby and a business Send me a DM on Instagram @andreabarrcoaching if this episode resonated with you, and if you wan...

Ep. 10: Chantal Russell is teaching us all about the winter solstice and how we can integrate more nourishing rituals into our daily lives this winter season. Chantal believes that being WELL is a daily choice. She has experienced this as a cancer thriver, mom, and business owner. She is also a yoga teacher, coach and educator. And as if that isn't enough, her credentials include being a Registere...

Ep. 9: This episode is all about how to find and maintain JOY during the wild and exciting holiday season. As working parents, you have a lot on your plate already, so I’ve got 6 quick strategies for you to try out so you can be more present and spend quality time with those you love. _____ Other episodes mentioned: Click here to listen to my interview with Ann Visser on figuring out how to build...

Ep. 8: Jo Mandel is sharing her evolving career story. Within the last 6 months, Jo has moved countries with her husband and toddler, landed a new job, bought a house, figured out childcare, and has begun to build a lovely life in a new city. In this episode, she shares exactly how she navigated that all. Jo has spent the last 10+ years working in Communications. From a brief stint in newspapers,...

Ep. 7: How much do you just LOVE answering someone when they say, “So! Tell me a bit about yourself!” You’re a parent. A career person. A family member. A community member. A human. Where on earth do you start? And oh yeah, so much of this has shifted in the last few years.  By the end of this episode, you will have a very easy framework to confidently answer someone when they say, “So, tell me ab...

Ep. 6: Meredith MacKenzie is sharing her career story. Our conversation covers Meredith’s innate drive as a high achiever, her fertility challenges, and the current questions she is asking herself as she finishes her maternity leave and decides on her next steps. Meredith is a Counsellor and the Founder of Parallel Wellness. Her team provides mental health therapy services to individuals, couples...

Ep. 5: If you’ve ever found yourself down a Buzzfeed “life hacks” rabbit hole, this episode is for you. I’ll take you through 5 of my favourite life hacks to make your life as a working parent run smoother, with less chaos, less questions like “what are we having for dinner”, and in a way that creates more time for fun. _____ FreshPrep meal delivery (BC & Alberta) - get 3 meals free using my r...

Ep. 4: This conversation will give you a crash course in relationships and communication. And you’ll just love Ann’s story of rediscovering love and passion with her husband (after having 5 kids in 6 years!) and her simple but powerful tips to make positive changes in your relationships. Ann Visser is a John Maxwell Team coach, speaker and trainer at her company 4Better 4Ever. She works to equip i...

Ep. 3: I'm sharing my career story! In this solo episode, you’ll hear the story of how I went from a successful career in advertising and burning the midnight oil, to quitting my job on a whim, taking a month-long yoga teacher training, moving across the country, working at running shoe store for 3 weeks, becoming a freelancer…and, well, you’ll just have to listen to hear how it all ends. This is...

Ep. 2: Taylor Aller is kicking off our guest interviews! If you don't know Taylor, she is a small town girl with a huge heart, big dreams and she is all about that multipotentialite life. She’s a six-figure entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and on most days you can find her juggling 5 different things or enjoying the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest with her growing family. In this episode, Taylor educa...

Ep. 1: Becoming a parent can really shake up your career vision or the path that you had "planned". As a Career Coach who works primarily with parents, I hear this question over and over: "If I'm going to spend time away from my family working, how can I find work that I love and feel passionate about?"  To help answer this question, I created a workbook which I'll be walking you through in this e...

Nobody's got it all figured out. Come along for the ride as Andrea Barr brings you inspiration and solutions for parents who want to advance their careers without compromising what matters most: family. As a Certified Career Coach for Parents, and mom herself, Andrea will be bringing you solo episodes with tools she uses with clients. Where she hasn't got something figured out, she'll bring in gue...