Empowering Caregivers: Balancing Work and Family
Wed, Apr 23
|General Member Webinar
Whether you’re already a caregiver or preparing for the responsibilities ahead, Liz O'Donnell will provide actionable advice on managing the emotional and logistical challenges of caregiving.


Time & Location
Apr 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
General Member Webinar
About the Event
Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar featuring Liz O'Donnell, founder of Working Daughter and a leading voice in the caregiving community. In this session, Liz will share practical strategies and personal insights for navigating the complex and often overwhelming journey of caregiving while balancing work and personal life. In addition to supporting caregivers directly, Liz will discuss how organizations can be proactive in supporting their leaders and employees who are also caring for loved ones.
Whether you’re already a caregiver or preparing for the responsibilities ahead, Liz will provide actionable advice on managing the emotional and logistical challenges of caregiving.
Attendees will learn how to:
Create realistic work-life boundaries and maintain personal well-being to avoid burnout
Leverage resources and build a caregiving network
Advocate for workplace policies that support caregivers
Build resilience and a sense of control in the face of caregiving stress
This webinar will highlight strategies for organizations to:
Develop flexible work policies and offer resources and benefits that assist with caregiving responsibilities
Foster a workplace culture of understanding and support for caregivers
Provide leadership training to help managers effectively empower caregiving employees
This session is designed for anyone who cares for aging parents or loved ones while managing a career, as well as leaders and HR professionals looking to create a more caregiver-friendly workplace. Liz O'Donnell’s expert guidance will help you navigate this critical role with confidence and compassion, while providing actionable insights for organizations that want to make a real difference for their employees.
Meet Your Speaker

Liz O’Donnell is the founder of Working Daughter, a community for women balancing eldercare, career, and more. An award-winning writer, Working Daughter is her second book, which Library Journal named one of the Best Books of the Year.
A former family caregiver, she is a recognized expert on working while caregiving and has written on the topic for many outlets including The Atlantic, Forbes, TIME, WBUR and PBS’ Next Avenue and has delivered keynotes on the topic to many audiences including Harvard University, MIT, the Marketing to Moms Conference, and the Women Leading Government Conference.