A new trend of successful women, including mothers and non-mothers, are consciously choosing to leave their jobs, a decision influenced significantly by the pandemic and a desire to recalibrate priorities, rather than being forced out of the workforce due to lack of childcare or layoffs.

• A McKinsey and LeanIn Study revealed women leaders are leaving companies at record rates.
• The trend, termed “The Power Pause,” reflects women taking ownership of their decisions to step away from traditional careers.
• The pandemic led to an uptick in women identifying as stay-at-home mothers, with many citing a desire to spend time with their children, not financial hardship.