How to craft your career non-negotiables
Do you know your non-negotiables? The things in life, business and your career that you won’t move on. Knowing these aspects of your life that you won’t move on are so useful when it comes to creating a career you enjoy. It allows you to verbalise and communicate what...
How to understand your Money Values
I have the pleasure to introduce this guest blog from the very knowledgeable Financial Coach, May Fairweather of Fairweather Adventure Finances. Money is something that we can’t avoid, however it can feel overwhelming and impact all aspects of our wellbeing. May has a...
Why it’s OK to be scared of change (& what to do about it!)
I’ve been writing a lot about change recently. There is no doubt that it’s influenced by my clients. Many are at a major crossroads, returning to work, leaving a job, starting a role with a new organization or launching into self-employment. All have an element of...
Five areas to consider before changing career
Clients frequently come to me for career and job-searching coaching as they feel their lives are unbalanced. They no longer feel fulfilled in their role, and they don’t believe they can continue to manage all their responsibilities with the ongoing demands of their...
How to self-coach to create a career to enjoy
I believe that coaching and personal development must be accessible to all. Whilst there is only one of me, and only a certain number of hours in the day, when I created The Balance Collective, I knew that I had technology on my side. I set an intention to make sure...
How to write your personal New Year Manifesto
This time of year brings with it a glut of thoughts about change. From New Year Resolutions to promotions for (allegedly) life-changing programmes, it can be easy to get caught up in the narrative. That you need to carve out a new version of yourself by identifying...
How to understand your coaching needs
Do you have an inkling that you want to make some changes, a touch of dissatisfaction with how things are, and a desire to rewrite what is next? Do you think you need coaching, but you aren’t quite sure where to start? You aren’t alone. I want to give you some tips on...
The Balance Collective 2022 Book Club Round-Up
Each year, I take the time to pull together the books from the previous 12 months that I feel have made the biggest impact; be it outstanding research, new perspectives, exceptional insights or simply a book that I can’t quite stop recommending. This year, like the...
The Balance Collective 2022 Blog Round-Up
This time, each year, I go through all the blogs I have published over the previous year. It is a reflective time for me, to consider what has happened personally and professionally, and my blog is like my journal. The topics that have been covered often reflect what...
Six things to do in 2022 to help your career in 2023
There are approximately six weeks left until the end of 2022. This year has been, well, interesting, to say the least; many of the conversations I have with friends, family and clients have the same theme. We are tired. We are, a little discombobulated. However, we...
How to stop feeling guilty
Every month I offer up my thoughts on creating careers to enjoy for free, via an “Ask Me Anything” question and answer session in my Facebook Group. It gives you the chance to “pick my brains” about any subject related to careers, returning to work, confidence 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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