So, your career is very important to you. Does your partner understand that?

I happen to have a husband who admires my drive. And his support makes it possible for me to take on more responsibilities at work and have a fulfilling marriage and family life at the same time.

Cory Martin is my husband and COO in everything I do. We’ve been together for six years and have two wonderful (and crazy!) kiddos.

On this episode of Career Confessions, Cory joins me to describe how we created a long-term vision for our family and explain how a foundation in personal development made the transition from friendship to relationship easy for us.

We weigh in on why it’s crucial for driven women to find a partner who supports our ambition, and Cory describes why he became a stay-at-home dad and what that shift was like for him.

Listen in for insight on getting buy-in from your partner by explaining WHY you want to do something new and get our top secrets to building a successful, supportive marriage! 

Key Takeaways  

The value in working with your partner to create a long-term vision for your family

When Cory and I started dating and what drew us to each other

How the ability to have REAL conversations early on made the transition from friendship to relationship easy for us

The benefit of sharing a foundation in personal development in your marriage

Why it’s crucial for driven women to find a partner who admires and honors our ambition 

What inspired the decision for Cory to become a stay-at-home dad and what that shift was like for him

How not wanting to let each other down drives Cory and I to do difficult things

Why we keep a shared calendar to stay organized

The importance of explaining WHY you want to do something new and how it will help you become a better partner

How Cory’s buy-in and support allow me to take action toward my career goals

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Resources

Corner Office Accelerator Course [Discount Code PODCAST]

Success Blueprint Mastermind

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