Motherhood is one of the most intense leadership incubators many women will ever enter. And when mothers are supported, the growth can be profound. However, that is not the narrative most workplaces carry. I have worked with many clients who find that when they become mothers, the old rules of ambition do not quite fit in the same way. They still care deeply about excellent work, contribution, leadership, and impact, but they have much less patience for performative urgency. They are less…