Book Review: Joy Chose You by Donna Ashworth
Today, I want us to talk a little about poetry. How this creative practise cannot just entertain but open us up to new and familiar perspectives. Your last connection with Poetry may have been at school, analysing the themes, intentions and writing techniques of...
The Balance Collective 2025 Book Club Round Up
Do you have some personal development book titles on your Christmas List? Maybe you are setting some time aside during twixmas (that often) quieter period between Christmas and New Year. Or are you after some recommendations for last-minute presents? Either way,...
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...
Book Review The Phone Fix (How To Transform Your Smartphone Habits) by Dr Faye Begeti
There is so much conversation about phones, screens, and their impact on us. I think a lot about the effect on my kids, but I don’t spend enough time on my relationship with screens! I am always keen to learn more and was intrigued to read the perspectives of a...
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...
Book Review: Good Girl Deprogramming by Michelle Minnikin
I met Michelle Minnikin via LinkedIn. There was an open discussion around menstrual health, and, as I frequently do, I hopped into the comments to share my two-pence worth. That eventually led to an invite onto her podcast, where I discussed my journey of “good girl...
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...
Book Review: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
I don’t think my to-read list will ever end, but I am very aware that the list can end up looking the same. My natural preference is for books filled to the brim with logic and science, but the reality is that sometimes we need to look outside of our own preferences...
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,...
Book Review: The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman
The Confidence Code (the science and art of self-assurance – what women should know)* was added to my to-read list following a recommendation. I seem to have a natural resistance to books about “fixing” confidence for women. I think the hesitancy is from years of...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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