Do you only need coaching when you are miserable?
You don’t have to be at the end of your tether for coaching to make a massive impact. After over ten years of running The Balance Collective, I still encounter a range of misconceptions about coaching. One is that coaching is a plaster for a problem. A salve to...
February plans – slowing down and (still) trying to get rejected!
It seemed poetic to open this month’s “what’s on” blog with the author of last week’s Book Review! When I think of February, I think of more … More light, more life More hope, more faith Nature has no fear That spring will return That...
How can you find purpose in your work, in a world that feels unpredictable?
I’m drawn to research. I think it’s because I’ve never quite satisfied the student in me. The fact that my job is made a little better by new insight, tools and techniques means that there is always value in reading the next report or book that shares new...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything Round Up: All of 2025’s Questions and Answers
“A window into the hopes and fears of the community”. That’s what I feel the Ask Me Anything sessions are. While they have been running for many years, I started converting them into blogs in December 2023. Two years on, I regularly offer up my twenty-plus...
The Balance Collective 2025 Blog Round-up
I have a few annual traditions in my business. The “Round-Up” is one of them. Each year I take the time to reflect on the blogs that I am most proud of. These are the ones that felt like they made an impact, had some great feedback and, in places, felt like a...
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...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – How can I future-proof my career against AI?
This is a question of the times, and one I have been asked in a variety of ways over the past six – 12 months. Having been helping people with their careers for over 20 years, I’ve seen how technology has impacted and shifted work. But right now, this feels like a...
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....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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