Scott La Franchie: The role that leaders can play in making space for Dads

In this episode, we interview Scott La Franchie. Scott is a proud Husband and father of two young daughters, aged 4 and 6, and a senior leader and marketing strategist with nearly two decades of experience launching innovative products across IT, telecommunications, and security sectors in New Zealand. He is currently taking a break after finishing up at First Security and will be focusing on family and home activities full time, with his wife -Rebekah (a marketing lead at Datacom) continuing to work full time - when he has some free time (ha) he will be planning his next big adventure career wise. Known for his hands-on approach to product development and go-to-market strategies, Scott has led award-winning initiatives, including his work as Head of Security Products at Kordia and General Manager of Marketing and Products at First Security, where he introduced cutting-edge digital security solutions. An active community member, he’s also deeply involved with Oratia FC, his local football club, where he serves as a coach, player and board member, blending his love of the game with a commitment to giving back.Our conversation together was full of great observations:How time takes on a different meaning as a Dad as well as how you define your priorities. The value of time boxing to protect your needs and your partner’s needs.Looking after your energy so you can look after your family.How trying things and adapting has worked well in his family when it comes to logistics of family life. And the constant of keeping communication up. Feeling safe to ask for flexibility at work and feeling like your manager has empathy for you. Scott’s observations of their family set-up that Executive team members have and what that might mean for his career in a dual-career couple. The power of watching senior leaders actively model family friendly behaviours. https://www.instagram.com/gohireher/Connect with EmmaThis podcast was funded by Works for Everyone, a business based in NZ and operating globally that supports working parents to stay in the leadership pipeline through coaching, workshops, and keynote speaking.  Your host, Emma Mclean, is a mother of three teenagers, an Executive Coach and the Founder of Works for Everyone. Following a successful 25-year career in corporate marketing, Emma launched her business in 2019 to put a care wrap around working parents at the hardest time in their career. She launched the NZ Part Time Power List in 2024 as she wanted to shine a light on individuals that are building their career through part time roles, rather than side stepping it. She is alumni of the 2021 NZ Leadership Programme and a proud Swiftie (a lifelong Taylor Swift fan). To work with Emma or enquire about speaking – [email protected] www.worksforeveryone.co.nzhttps://www.instagram.com/worksforeveryone/https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-mclean-9176217/