My lessons from 42 days of sweating
You may recall a VERY SWEATY picture I posted at the beginning of the year (don’t worry, I won’t subject you to it!). I was a few weeks into the “Tough Mother Challenge.” An online fitness challenge to build up my core strength and fitness. I’m...
Do you have a childcare Plan B?
From the minute your darling bundle of DNA appears into the world, you are on a countdown for the inevitable. A sickness bug. A cold. A fever. That little one will get ill at some point. During parental leave, however long you have, you live in a bubble of narrower...
What is the difference between return to work and career coaching?
I’ve recently become quite partial to a hashtag; if you follow me on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn (yes, they have made an appearance there), you may notice some of the “# “I use. One is Career Coach and the other is Return to Work Coach. Both phrases are common...
How to choose the best online course for you
Online courses are an effective way to create a career you enjoy, but how do you make sure you make the most of them? How do you choose the best online course for you? I’m sure that you have done it before, registered for a free challenge to not actually joined...
Three Travel Tips for Working Parents
With the development of mobile technology, there are more options when it comes to work. You don’t have to be chained to a desk, at the same place every day. However, there are situations where nothing beats seeing someone face to face; from meetings to events to...
How to be a career role model for the next generation
It’s so easy to use being a parent as an excuse to not pay attention to you want. With all the responsibilities that us parents have, it can feel easy to “park” what you want until another time. However, I’m here to tell you that you need to keep...
How to master a new career
How to master a new career by Heather Black, Founder of Salesforce Supermums Retraining in a new career can almost feel like returning to your youth; it’s like returning to the bottom of the career ladder and becoming an apprentice in your trade. Your self-doubt and...
Recommended Podcasts for Career Development
Personal Development doesn’t have to be expensive and take lots of time. When you are looking to develop your career, to return to work after a career break, upskill or go for a promotion, there is nothing better than hearing from others that are further on in their...
Inspiring Parent: Finding a career you love after loss
I have discussed many times how parenthood can change your perspective on life; on your career and your aspirations. However, there is another side of parenthood that can have an even greater impact on life. Bereavement. With 1 in 4 people experiencing miscarriage,...
How to plan your return to work induction
Returning to the same job after parental or maternity leave is a strange one. Everything is so familiar yet different. I remember sitting at my desk, after 53 weeks at home my with two girls, and struggled to recall my computer and phone access codes. What made it...
How LinkedIn can help with your job search
What do you think LinkedIn is for? To sell stuff? To network? To connect with ex-colleagues? Well, yes, all the above do apply. What it IS for, is a career development. Where you can find your next opportunity through a simple click of a button. This week’s blog is...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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