Navigating the complexities of parenting often requires a leadership mindset, especially in the digital age where device usage and social media play pivotal roles in our teens’ lives. In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Liane Castelino delves into how parents can cultivate discipline and effective communication while addressing the emotional and physical health of their children with leadership consultant Valerie Cockerell.
The former senior executive at Disney brings a wealth of experience from her roles in leadership and motherhood, offering insights on transferable skills that can enhance both parenting and professional environments.
She emphasizes the importance of consent in relationships and how to help our teens manage their device usage to safeguard their mental health.
VALERIE COCKERELL
Leadership Consultant
Keynote Speaker
Former Senior Leader, Disney (France, USA)
Author
Mom of 3
“One thing that is very true in leadership as much as it is in parenting is the fact that, whether it is your team leaders or your kids, they’re watching you. They watch you, they hear you, they remember everything you say, and they absorb it one way or another. And I always tell people, with your team leaders at work, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is they look up to you and they emulate you. The bad news is they look up to you and they emulate you. And it’s the same with your kids.”