Positively Hybrid

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Bettina Hantmann-Willmes, Ursula Morgenstern

07 August 2026

35m 9s

#36 Trust over Time – How Hybrid Work Empowers Working Parents

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Can hybrid work truly help parents thrive in both their careers and family life?

In this episode, Bettina Hantmann-Willmes and Ursula Morgenstern are joined by three working mothers from the UK who share their honest experiences of balancing parenthood, career ambitions and hybrid work.

Together, they explore how trust, flexibility and supportive leadership can create better outcomes—not only for working parents, but also for organizations.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • Why hybrid work is about more than flexibility
  • How working parents manage mental load, guilt and career aspirations
  • The role leaders play in creating trust instead of control
  • Why measuring outcomes matters more than measuring presence
  • How organizations can attract and retain committed talent through hybrid leadership

A thoughtful conversation filled with personal stories, practical insights and valuable takeaways for leaders who want to build workplaces where people—and businesses—can thrive.

🎧 Tune in and discover why trust over time is the foundation of successful hybrid work.