The 2021 Book Club Round-up
Have I mentioned I like a book or two? This year’s book reviews have been varied, both in the topics and how these have filtered into my life and work. Some of you will have been on the 2021 read along journey with me; I’ve enjoyed hearing your take on the books and...
How to successfully present self-employment when job hunting
In recent years, I’ve been working with clients leaping back into employment. They have had enough of working on their own or dealing with the inevitable ups and downs of being self-employed. When you are freelance, you must wear several hats; one that can sit quite...
Why is this career coach reading job adverts?
Reading job adverts was once part of my recruitment training. To review how they were presented, what they were looking for, and to understand the needs of the client. As my experience grew, after being exposed to hundreds upon hundreds of advertisements, I was able...
You are never too busy for coaching
We have all been there. Excited and motivated to make a change; to have a smooth return to work, take the next step in your career or get a handle on your work-life balance. Maybe you are investing yourself, or you have an employer who is providing the resource for...
Six lessons from six years in business
The end of October marks the point that I left my last employed role. It was scary and felt like a massive step; I continue to be immensely grateful that I can run my own business and that I am still here! Six years on, I often “pinch” myself that I am in this...
An extract from “What Now” by Clara Wilcox for #BLAW 2021
The motivation to write my book “What Now? An Honest Guide to Miscarriage, Baby Loss, Parenting, Mental Health and Rebuilding Your Identity” was a simple one. I had a story to tell. What began as a therapeutic exercise, ended as a release and a way to help others...
How I found my voice as a writer
It took me two days to press the publish button for the first blog I wrote for The Balance Collective. This confession may surprise you! Whilst it’s been said “I sneeze and a blog appears”, it took me a while to find my voice when it comes to my writing. Whilst you...
How to craft your boundaries
Once a week, within my Facebook Group, I prompt the members with “Self Care Saturday”. There are weeks where the members answer with a varied list of how they are focusing on themselves. However, there are many occasions where there is digital silence. I do worry this...
How a change in perspective can help your career
Recently, I’ve been sharing my favourite coaching tools that I use to supporting clients on my website. It doesn’t matter if their goals are career-focused, return to work, balance, or all of the above, my coaching process draws from a whole smorgasbord of techniques...
Book Review: The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry
Very simply, this book answers the eternal question so many parents have: “How can we have better relationships?”. Whilst the book title can be a mouthful, The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad You Did),* really is an insight into a...
How to avoid parental burnout this summer
Since becoming a parent of school-aged children, July has taken on a new feel for me. It’s the count-down to the six weeks holidays; a combination of excitement about a summer holiday, concern about how I will entertain my kids and the strategic diary planning of work...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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