Book Review: “Hegarty on Creativity: There are no Rules” by John Hegarty
Do you believe that creativity is an innate thing – that you are either creative or not? Would you describe yourself as creative? How can you become more creative? Hegarty on Creativity: There are no rules * explores all of this. What or who do you think of when you...
Book Review: How to be Fucking Awesome by Dan Meredith
Who do you know that is fucking awesome? What makes them that way? Do you crave to be the best you can possibly be, but feel like that is something “others do”? Do you think you need to work harder, to hustle and to sacrifice for a fucking awesome life? You may think...
BOOK REVIEW: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
A book that tests out all the happiness theories. With a glut of books, from philosophical to practical, this seemed like THE ultimate book. Someone else would spend a year testing all of the approaches and advice in a methodical way and tell us what works to help us...
Book Review: A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled by Rudy Wax
Many people know Ruby Wax from her comedy, but only recently have come to learn about how depression has been a constant presence across her life through Frazzled. Her interest in the power of mindfulness on mental health goes beyond her personal experience, she...
Book Review: Fixing my money mindset with “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch”
Let’s get the elephant in the room out there first. I didn’t expect to like Denise Duffield-Thomas’ “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch.*” It had been recommended to me by people I respected, yet it remained on the shelf for months. Quite simply, I have an issue with the...
How you must learn from your mistakes; Book Review of Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed
“Black Box Thinking”. Sometimes a book is recommended to you very simply; “If you are interested in personal performance then you MUST read this”. A quick trip to a local book shop and I sat down ready to learn about the secrets of high performers. What I...
The science behind the success of acting “As if”. Rip it Up Book Review
“If you want a quality, act as if you already have it” Philosopher William James, 1884 This blog is for the doubters. Those that believe that no one can change, that we are who we are and life just happens. You need science to back up any change in behaviours or...
Life changing career books: Clara Wilcox’s guide
My name is Clara Wilcox and I am addicted to books. There, I said it. Ever since I can remember I have had a book within arm’s reach; my monthly visits to the library have been a staple weekend activity since childhood. I will pretty much read anything. So far, the...Konmari and Career; the art of a joyful job
For those who know me well, you will understand that I don’t do “tidy”. I am the girl whose boyfriend would clean her university room when he came to visit! Now that two kids have been thrown into the mix, clutter is everywhere. Even with my conscious minimalistic...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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