The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – “What is the best way to speak to my partner about the mental load I carry?”
This month, I wanted to use the AMA to have a conversation. I’m no longer gatekeeping this topic or my advice. When reflecting on the discussions I’ve been having with clients returning to work, seeking better balance, applying for a new role, or...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – How to manage career/life disappointment.
This month’s question is a theme that I have seen appear in many coaching conversations, both 1:1 and in group settings. It can occur at any time with anyone, but it often brings feelings of shame, embarrassment, or guilt. It’s frequently caused by feeling...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – Any tips on job hunting whilst pregnant?
This month’s question is one that I have worked with clients on a 1:1 basis, as well as witnessed happen in real-time on social media! It’s a question that is laced with a tight deadline and extra pressure; it is “Any tips on job hunting whilst pregnant?” This...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – Redundancy support after 20 years at a company.
In this month’s Ask Me Anything, I’m answering a question from someone going through a massive life transition. Redundancy, either voluntary or compulsory, was a big theme among my clients in 2024, and I’m hopeful that 2025 will see a shift in job security. However,...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – Why should you ask this Coach your career questions?
It’s time for a refresh for 2025. I will take you on a journey, reintroducing myself and your go-to coach, and explaining why I’m offering these Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions. You might be wondering, “Why should I ask you a question?” or...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – Round up of 2024’s Questions & Answers
Running monthly Ask Me Anything sessions has been quite the adventure! It’s not reinventing the wheel – plenty of coaches do it – but there’s something special about bringing all those questions together in one place. Here’s the thing: I’ve...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – How can I refocus my career now my children are older?
I’ve been fortunate to support numerous clients through various stages of their parenting journey. Over the past nine years, those babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers have blossomed into children, tweenagers, teenagers and adults! As children grow, parents evolve...
Four lessons from nine years in business
By my calculations, I hit an important milestone in September of 2024. When I started The Balance Collective, I remember saying “I’d give it a year”. Following redundancy, I took a leap of faith – in the economy and myself – and decided to make The Balance Collective...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – How much of “me” can I share in my CV?
Today I wanted to share the answer to a question that is asked regularly when I am working with people on their career plans. The issue of how much of your personal life you can share in your CV, application form or interview. Or even if you can share at all! We can...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – Signposting for financial and childcare information support
This week, it’s a bit of a different take on the AMA! As you may have seen on my socials, each month I ask for YOUR issues A question was asked on LinkedIn, about the new free child-care provision policy, and my immediate answer was “It’s not my expertise”. However,...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – What can coaching help me with?
In this month’s Ask Me Anything, I’ve gone right back to basics. Whilst the previous Q&As have created a library of fantastic resources for anyone looking to create a career to enjoy, today I am answering a question that underpins EVERYTHING I do. This is the one...About
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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