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When is the best time to make a change in your career?
“I really want to be in school hols with G; oh well, off to work I go”. My Facebook status from August 1st, 2011, isn’t unique. It’s a sentiment that so many parents share. The pull between work and home over the school holidays. The juggle of arranging childcare and...
August Plans – I’m quieter, but I’m not disappearing.
“Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.” We are now officially in a birthday month, for both family members and me. That, along with annual leave, means work will be a little quieter. In fact, I only have two of my working weeks over...
Book Review: The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
With over 15 million copies sold worldwide, “The Courage to be Disliked” has found its way onto quite a few bookshelves. The title seems to have waves of popularity, especially on social media, since its 2013 publication. Promising to give you tips on “how to free...
Seven last-minute ways to feel calmer during the summer juggle
The middle of July always creeps up on me fast. It doesn’t matter that I’ve been sorting the summer break since 2011; I always feel like I have more time. It doesn't help that a shift in my youngest’s schooling earlier this year has meant that I’ve got to the summer...
What are the risks of not offering return-to-work coaching to parents?
I imagine I am not the only return-to-work and career coach you are paying attention to. You may be scoping me out alongside my talented peers until you are ready to start the coaching process. You will be looking at my work, my values, my results and my pricing. But...
An update on the 100 rejections challenge (and your invitation to join me)
Back in my Project Manager days, it was always important to check in on how things were going. To look at the “scope” of the project, make sure that we aren’t drifting away from the original purpose. Of the many things that I have brought into my coaching career, this...
July Plans – A challenging book, downtime and a summer holiday
“I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self-indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival.” Audre Lorde I have opened the July email with a wonderful quote from Audre Lorde. As 24th July is International Self-Care Day, I think it’s a great...
How to read a personal development book so the information sticks!
This month’s question is one I’ve been asked by many people, in many ways. I once asked myself this question when, several years ago, I stopped using the tried and tested habits and attempted to rely solely on my memory. The short result: it didn’t work! That...
How to feel more connected when you work remotely
There are so many benefits to working remotely, with no commute being a massive one! However, there is one issue that often gets overlooked. And that is the risk of loneliness. As this week is Loneliness Awareness Week, I thought the perfect time to invite us all to...
How calmism creates rest. Book Review: Calmism (8 habits for complete rest) by Dr Alexis Willett.
Despite the title, a career coach doesn’t just support you in your work. It’s about your life and how your job fits into that. Well, at least, that is how THIS career and return to work coach works! So, when I think about personal development books to support my...
How to support your career when you feel too busy
One of the common complaints people have about their careers is that they “don’t have the time to do anything about it!” Life gets in the way, and carving out space for personal development feels impossible. I get it! I can feel that way when I think about developing...
June Plans – Birthday Celebrations and a desire for calm!
“June is a time when new possibilities unfold, paving the way for personal growth and achievement.” – Sarah Addison Allen I’m now back at my desk after a wonderful half term, and ready for what looks like will be a fun-filled June! This includes a birthday...
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Clara Wilcox is a straight talking, practical and experienced coach helping clients navigate the tricky waters of returning to work, career changes and professional development. The Balance Collective is a social enterprise focused on improving the lives of parents, by working together to build inner confidence and promote a healthy work/life balance.
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