Book Review: Ice Cream for Breakfast by Laura Jane Williams
This month’s book caught my eye on a recent Instagram post, shared by a wonderful friend, the photographer otherwise known as Under a Pewter Sky. Like many of the books that are reviewed as part of my online book club, I try to step away from mainstream personal...
Book Review: How to Fail by Elizabeth Day
When I scheduled our book for this month (March 2020), I had no idea what was going to be happening; a global pandemic. At first glance the title seems a bit tone-deaf in the current climate. But after finishing it, I found it was a wonderful read; really uplifting...
How I wrote a book and you can too!
“45,000 words in a month”. That was the word count target set when I started my writing journey. “No problem” I replied, with an internal thought of … well, I bet you can fill in the f-word that went through my head. Five months later, I published “What Now? An Honest...
Book Review: The Resilience Club by Angela Armstrong PhD
When life and your career are going well, it’s easy to feel like you are on top of the world. That you can DO anything, BE anyone. You may find yourself saying YES to more things, taking leaps of faith, being creative and innovative. Isn’t that what everyone wants –...
Book Review: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson
This #1 New York Times Bestseller has been on my to-read pile for a while. Whilst I’ve been waiting for the opportunity to start the book (which BTW has sold over 6 million copies) I’ve been following the author Mark Manson on Facebook. There, he shares straight...
Have you uncovered the power of journaling?
You may have already given it a go. Maybe have been under a different guise but there will have been times in your life where you have needed to do some self-reflection. It may have been during an annual appraisal at work, a coaching session or a piece of coursework....
The Balance Collective 2019 Book Club Round Up
Have I mentioned I’m quite partial to a book or two? This year, I’ve been on a mission to read 100 books (At the time of writing I was reading books number 89 and 90!) They have covered a whole host of topics and genres, partially influenced by the three books clubs...
Book Review: Trusted by Lyn Bromley & Donna Whitbrook
Trust is the backbone of any business and a personal brand. Be it a customer, supplier or employee, trust is what keeps people spending and turning up to work. Building trust is Lyn Bromley and Donna’s Whitbrook’s bread and butter; throughout their careers, Bromley...
Book Review: The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
This month’s book review is another re-read. I read this once as an employee, at the cusp of going self-employed, then again four years into my business journey. Reading it four years apart has certainly given me an interesting view on the content of The 4-Hour Work...
Book review: How to Remember Everything by Richard Wiseman
Professor Richard Wiseman has been featured in the book club before, with his book “Rip it Up”. I make no secret of my slight “fan girl” approach over his work; he writes with a great combination of science and humour! “How to Remember Everything*” is part of a...
Book Review: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
A Number One bestseller in Amazon’s Professional Development category (plus #2 in Social Psychology), The Miracle Morning* is a book that probably should have appeared on The Balance Collective Personal Development book club a lot sooner. I’ll be honest, though. I...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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