The ability to listen actively, express thoughts clearly, and understand non-verbal cues will be handy for interacting with children and partners.

Dealing with challenging situations calmly and thoughtfully is a skill often honed in the workplace and is invaluable when caring for your child.

Analytical and creative thinking to solve problems, a skill developed in many jobs, will serve you well as a parent.

Thinking about outputs over inputs is going to help you as a dad. You may find that you get better at time management (both at home and work) as you realise how precious it is!

Putting yourself in another's shoes, understanding their feelings, and responding with care are great for collaboration and leadership, they are also important skills when raising a child.

Guiding, inspiring, and setting a good example for others, a trait often developed in professional environments, is crucial in parenting.

The ability to adapt to new situations and be flexible with plans is a skill you'll use regularly as a dad. Just when you have fatherhood worked out, your baby will change and you'll need to adapt with them.

Collaborating effectively with others, a necessity in most jobs, is also essential in parenting, especially in partnership with a spouse or family members.

Maintaining composure under pressure and managing stress effectively is important for a healthy family environment. This is a skill you might have been honing in your day job and you can put it to good use as a dad.