My favourite podcasts during lockdown
I’m a late starter when it comes to podcasts, having only really welcomed them into my life in the last couple of years; first as a guest then as a listener. However, during the period of lockdown they have become more than just an educational piece, they have become...
Career Planning for now and for the future
If like me, you MAY have a little bit more time on your hands at the moment. When you started 2020, your career plans may have included a new job, new start, new organisation or a new sector. Not the COVID-19 global pandemic! I know for a lot of people it feels like...
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 to stay resilient in an ever-changing world
I’m going to open up this blog with a small scene-setting. You may notice from the date of publication that the UK is in the grip of a pandemic; something unseen in my lifetime, and many others. This is not isolated to us, but global, and the internet is revealing...
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...
Why boundaries are essential when you are running your own business
When you start your own business it easy to slip into the habit of saying YES to everything. Having taken the leap, and the associated risks, having full control of your schedule, your time and how you spend it, can feel exhilarating. Once the initial excitement of...
If you want to be coached successfully you need to be coachable
Like many coaches, I’m very proud to share with the world the progress that my clients make; you may have read some journeys as part of my “Featured Clients” section on my website. These case studies are essential to show potential clients what it’s like to work with...
The most read blogs of 2019 from The Balance Collective
This year’s activities have included writing and editing 50 articles for my blog. That represents at least 35, 0000 words, which have been lovingly shared with you. Nine parents have opened up about their career and business journeys, to inspire you to create a career...
What happens if you don’t reach your goals?
Did you start the year focused to achieve a whole list of goals? Made a list of all the things you want to be, have and do by the end of 2019? Maybe you are more of a monthly goal setter. Checking in every week to track your progression? Hopefully, you are looking...
How to use social media for business when you don’t always want to
I first joined the world of social media in 2007. It was a double hitter that year: Facebook and LinkedIn. In those days my accounts were only accessed at a computer, quick checks on my lunch break; I didn’t even have the internet at home. Now, 12 years on, the list...
Why you need to clean up your social media feed
Are you paying attention to what you are consuming? No, not food – but information? We are now in an age where our “village” Is often digital. We reach out, often to strangers, to find information, reassurance and connection. More often than not, these groups and...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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