The power of community for mental wellbeing
Community. What does that word mean to you? For me, it’s about being with people where I feel I belong, having a shared interest or purpose, and having a chance to support and share. While I remain the constant, the people within these communities change, and...
The Redundancy Support Toolkit from The Balance Collective
Job hunting when you have been, or are about to be, made redundant is tough. There are layers of emotion, rejection, fear, and, sometimes, relief that need to be managed while trying to find the next best opportunity and organisation for you. Sometimes, like me,...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – Any tips on job hunting whilst pregnant?
This month’s question is one that I have worked with clients on a 1:1 basis, as well as witnessed happen in real-time on social media! It’s a question that is laced with a tight deadline and extra pressure; it is “Any tips on job hunting whilst pregnant?” This...
The balance benefits of understanding your hormonal cycle
Today, I want to talk about a balance tool that I haven’t discussed in this blog before. It’s something that comes up frequently with my clients during 1:1 coaching sessions and wellbeing workshops. However, it’s a topic that is often shrouded in cultural...
Three literary lessons for International Women’s Day 2025
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights: Equality: Empowerment.” The theme is a driver for a call to action, one that makes a real difference to unlock “equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where...
How my coaching helps you Create a Career to Enjoy
I believe that everyone can have a career they enjoy. Work shouldn’t be something to merely endure; it’s a sentiment you’ll see echoed throughout my coaching philosophy. This conviction has been a long-standing one, predating my coaching career....
Four lessons from nine years in business
By my calculations, I hit an important milestone in September of 2024. When I started The Balance Collective, I remember saying “I’d give it a year”. Following redundancy, I took a leap of faith – in the economy and myself – and decided to make The Balance Collective...
How coaching can support your mental health
When I share testimonies on my social media, you will see clients talk about the new roles, perspectives, and insights that the experience has given them. You may also notice that there are lots of references to their feelings; and how these have moved them into a...
Is it time for a September Reset?
For many of us, September feels more like the start of a new year than January. In my recent Instagram poll, 84% of you agreed! So, in this week’s blog, I want to share some useful self-reflection points to help you kick off your new year on the right foot. I am...
The must-read blogs for job seekers
When you are searching for a new role, it can feel like a full-time job! Keeping up to date with the alerts, filtering the roles to match what you want and need, then the creation and development of hard-hitting CVs and Application Forms. That is all before you plan...
Why you need to create a return-to-work induction
The reasons for taking a break from work can be varied. It could be for parental leave, bereavement, ill health or a sabbatical. Regardless of the need for the break, the emotions the return creates are universal. Often when we are planning to return, we think about...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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