#115 Redefining “Working Dad”: The Unconventional Journey of a Working Father w/ Alex Shafran

We hear a lot about what it means to be a “working mom”… and what about a “working dad”? His perspective? His struggles? His wins? His attempt to create work/life balance, while raising kids and providing for them at the same time?

This episode I sit down with Alex Shafran to hear his perspective on how he has been raising 2 children with his wife Lana - and bring “an equal, hand-on, engaged parent… and a professional executive at work!” Now with two grown sons and a thriving career, Alex brings a refreshing perspective on parenting beyond traditional roles.

In this conversation we challenge the status quo, gender roles, why the world has so much sympathy for “working moms”, and why the voices of “working dads” need to be included into the conversation too!

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) Discover the secrets of thriving as a working dad.
(03:30) How to excel at work and home without compromise.
(06:30) Confronting the hidden struggles every father faces.
(10:00) A New Kind of Dad: Reimagining fatherhood for the modern world.
(13:00) Why breaking the rules makes you a better dad.
(16:00) Strategies for fathers seeking balance and fulfillment.
(19:00) What no one tells you about being a dad.
(21:00) Practical Tips: How to use your strengths for a more rewarding parenting journey.

Alex Shafran, CFA

Senior Vice President, is Head of Performance and Client Reporting at Cohen & Steers. He has more than 20 years of industry experience in this field. Prior to joining the firm in 2017, Mr. Shafran was with AllianceBernstein, where he oversaw post-investment portfolio analytics across all products in support of client servicing, marketing, risk and portfolio management. Previously, he was part of the global portfolio strategy group on Bernstein's sell-side research team, and held project and operations management positions within Bernstein's fixed income department and was part of the investment planning team within Bernstein's wealth management division. Mr. Shafran is a regular speaker at the Performance & Risk industry conferences. He holds an MA from New York University and is based in New York.

YANA FRY

Yana is the founder of the Timeless Teachings Podcast. She is a global speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual teacher, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally.

Since 2012 Yana has been helping global leaders to realise their full potential through private coaching, group workshop, soulful retreats, bespoke keynotes, online immersions and public teachings.

Yana is a former mentor at Singapore’s Council of Women Organisations (SCWO), former Co-Chair for Speakers Academy at Asia Professional Speakers Singapore (APSS), current Golden Door Ambassador and current Community Chair on The Leadership Team of Eco-Societies.

She has also been professionally interviewing thought leaders and change makers all over the world since 2015 .

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