Feeling stuck in a career that no longer fits or constantly overwhelmed balancing work and parenting? In this episode of the 15ish Minute Coffee Chat, we sit down with certified parent coach Tammy Afriat, who helps working parents build emotionally balanced homes and shift into purpose-driven careers. Tammy shares her journey from engineering into coaching, and how that bold move helped her better align with her values and support other parents in transition. We also dive into common struggles working parents face when it comes to boundaries—and what practical steps they can take to regain control of their time and energy.
In this episode, you’ll learn: > How to recognize when it’s time for a career shift > What healthy boundaries look like for working parents. > How emotional clarity at home supports your professional life
Listen in for insights that can help you lead with purpose—both at work and at home.
Quotes from the show
” On a practical level, always use the I statement, which is I need. Whatever you need. It’s not me blaming you. It’s not me throwing response, it’s, no, it’s, I need the time for myself so I can recharge and be nice to you.”
-Tammy Afriat
“ We have unrealistic expectation from ourself. We expect to be so patient with our kiddos and with the clients and to be present with the kiddos and with the clients and to be on top of everything and to be 100% emotionally available to everyone.”
-Tammy Afriat
Let’s Meet Our Guest
Tammy Afriat
Tammy Afriat, a mother of three (ages 6-14) and a former engineer, became a certified parent coach. Though naturally empathetic, she was guided by societal expectations into engineering. Yet, despite her analytical background, she often felt unprepared for the emotional challenges of parenting, like handling her child’s meltdowns. Tammy recognized the necessity of a different approach to parenting and began exploring various parenting styles. This exploration helped her change her perspective on boundaries and what it means to set them for her children. Motivated by this insight, she became a certified parent coach. Today, Tammy assists parents in creating a harmonious home by holding love and limits. She supports parents and anyone seeking personal growth through one-on-one online coaching, workshops, and her podcast, “Playground Talks.”
Espresso Shot(s)
What are some signs that a career no longer aligns with someone’s values or life stage?
Why do working parents struggle with boundaries, and what are some effective ways to set them?
What impact can emotional clarity at home have on productivity at work?
Toolkit
Toolkit:Love & Limits Cheatsheet:3 Boundaries That Build Harmony at Home and Work Here is the link.
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