The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything: “How can I find time for myself within a busy career and family life?”
Does this question resonate with you, too? It comes up frequently with parents returning to work, trying to rebalance with a whole heap of brand-new responsibilities, and a shrinking diary! But it’s not exclusively just for new parents. Clients at every stage of their...
December Plans – Some downtime, free choice book titles and a early(ish) finish
“You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.” —Maya Angelou Well, here we are, the last month of 2025. I am not quite sure how that happened; it feels...
Six uncomfortable questions to ask yourself before 2025 ends
At this time of year, it’s usual to reflect on what we want to accomplish before the year comes to a close. You may even be planning for the following year, both personally and professionally. It’s a theme that frequently comes up for my clients and one I...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything: “What’s the point of paying for career advice when I can get it for free from ChatGPT?”
This is a question that I frequently encounter, both in my professional and personal life. It’s a current discussion point, ranging from the commercial potential of developing an AI version of myself to the ethical issues surrounding the development and operation of...
A letter to my past self. Ten lessons for ten years in business
My lessons learnt from years in business have taken on a different tone in 2025. This is the year The Balance Collective turns 10! Like the queen, my business has two birthdays. I have an anniversary marking the date of my first paying client. But the one that I stick...
November Plans – An exciting anniversary, book titles and a retrospective
“Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.” Elizabeth Lawrence November 2025 is a special month for me. Let me tell you why. Like the queen, my business has several birthdays. I have one anniversary on the 2nd...
How your life experiences can change your values
If I were to ask you what your number one value is, do you think you could answer? It’s something that, as a coach, I spend a lot of time thinking about and encouraging my clients to do the same. But, for most people, it’s not something you consider day to day....
The four questions employers need to ask their team
Let me ask you a couple of quick questions before we get started. Do you feel like your workplace has a positive influence on your well-being? Do you think your colleagues understand the responsibilities you have outside of the day job? How you answer this is key to...
October Plans – Books, Awareness Days and Services Updates from The Balance Collective
“Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.” – Chad Sugg As we move into October, I feel that things are returning to a gentler rhythm. The new school year is more settled, and I’m finally pulling out the winter...
September Plans – Three things you need to know from The Balance Collective
“Come September, children return to school, grownups to work, and the brain to the head.” Roger Rosenblatt It’s the last days of the summer holidays for us, so my time is split between the last moments of relaxation and desperately finding uniform that fits! I...
August Plans – Four things you need to know from The Balance Collective
August is the border between summer and autumn: it is the most beautiful month I know. – Tove Jansson I’m looking forward to some lovely birthday celebrations, a visit from my sibling, a family holiday and some downtime! Even with all of that planned,...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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