A reflection on finding your identity within motherhood
Once you have lifted your head from the life-changing experience of pregnancy and newborn life, it’s not uncommon to ask yourself “Who Am I now?” When the fog of the early days of parenting starts to lift, and you work your way through the fourth trimester and...
Ten reasons I am the Coach for you (or your small business)
I have spent a lot of time on this blog sharing with you the why behind coaching, the how with tips and techniques and the what’s next with my book reviews. Today, I wanted to share a little bit more about the who! The world of coaching is growing every year, so...
Ten must-read books authored by Women
This week, with International Women’s Day (8th March), and Women’s History Month, on my mind, I wanted to share some of the MUST-READ books, authored by women, from my personal development book club. It makes sense, seeing today is also World Book Day. One might say...
What happens during a coaching session?
Today I thought I would do something a little different. I would lift under the hood of coaching and give you an insight into how it works. So many people still have a misunderstanding about what coaching is, and the value it can bring to your personal and...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – How to align your career with your values AND Post-festive blues or time to change jobs?
Due to the timing of the festive break for my blog, the monthly Ask Me Anything is already with us! If this is new to you, check out last month’s questions and answers! Each month, I share my answers to a range of career questions in my Facebook Group, Creating...
The Balance Collective Ask Me Anything – How to discuss historical work experience, How to speak up in meetings AND Return To Work tips.
I started the regular Ask Me Anything slots in my Facebook Group several years ago, as a way of supporting people to move forward in their careers, when they don’t have the resources to work with me as a coach. Having spent over 20 years in the careers space, I have a...
The Balance Collective 2023 Blog Round-Up
If you are newer to the blog, or dip in and out over the year, you may not have seen or read all the blogs published over 2023. There may be some that didn’t resonate at the time they were published, and now, this article will introduce you to some concepts that will...
Three ways to reflect on 2023 (and beyond!)
Hello, I’m Clara, a return and Career Coach for parents. I’m a Coach who shouts about the impact and benefits of setting goals, and that by working together, we can get there faster than you can do on your own. However, today I want us to meet more as colleagues, or...
Six impactful coaching questions to help with motivation
Working with a coach is a wonderful way of deepening self-reflection and developing goals. The accountability of having a regular meeting with a qualified, professional “encourager” helps you move towards your career to enjoy quicker than you would do on your own....
Why rest is not a reward
“Once I get this all done, then I can relax.” Is this something you have heard yourself say recently? This belief may be more subtle than the statement; an expectation exists that rest is something that is done “after”. It comes to us from all angles. From the...
How to create kindness in your career
I had plans for World Kindness Day. For those newer to the concept, it is marked on the 13th of November, created in 1998 and slowly spread around the world. It exists to highlight the importance of empathy, understanding and cooperation. I was due to do a live 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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