Christmas Party invitation for a flexible world
Working flexibly from home has some amazing benefits, but the one thing that I will be miss this year is the Office Christmas Party. Whilst I won’t miss trudging out in my party best, in the cold and rain like previous years, will things really feel festive if I don’t...
A love letter to an ex-employer; the art of employee engagement
Nine years ago the draw to not-for-profit grew too strong for me to resist and I found my way to Graduate Advantage. However, the bond to Creative Resource remained strong, so when the anniversary party invite arrived, there was no question that I’d be there with the...
Leaving parties and imposter syndrome; the art of breaking free
Leaving my job led to leaving parties. These gatherings went hand in hand with speeches, toasts to skills and funny anecdotes. Confessions and revelations then started as the evening progressed. A heart to heart with a bright, capable and outwardly confident colleague...Flexible Fathers?
It heartened me to read this week that Mark Zuckerberg will take two-months paternity leave when his daughter is born. Even more so, was the information that he is breaking the “Facebook Taboo” of not taking the full-four months parental leave offered to all...
Being made redundant? Follow my four steps and take control of your future.
Sweating palms; anxious butterflies. The excitement of being told I had been awarded ALL of the grant I applied for. Building a brand, launching the site. Living the mission: part-time work in a senior role; balancing building a business, a career and a family. Then a...Refresh your job search in 30 minutes; the art of action
Ironically, looking for a part-time role can feel like a full-time job. Developing your CV, creating clever competency based application answers and crafting a convincing cover letter takes time. Searching can feel like a needle in a haystack, adding pressure to our...Managing yourself through parental leave; the art of taking control
I remember how anxious I felt returning to work after having both of my girls, even though I was returning to a role and team that I loved, with supportive management and culture. With my second child it felt like I was grieving, I am not afraid to admit I cried every...A window into your career soul; the art of the speculative CV
There is a long standing myth that the only way you can find a job is through a traditional advert. Dependant on which source you look at, up to 80% of roles filled are NEVER advertised. Not on Facebook, not in the local paper, NEVER! CV’s can be a minefield, even...How Mark Ronson could help you reach your goals; the art of senses
Most days, and every weekend, my girls take over the Spotify account. We (and they) spend hours dancing round the room, my smallest “mini me” trying to mouth the words, whilst they both air guitar to their hearts’ content. Later on, whenever one of...Waiting patiently in the car; the art of pushing outside of your comfort zone
The first draft of this post was written whilst I was sitting in the car, waiting for my eldest to finish school. Nothing unusual about that, I have been doing this for five years; however, this was the first time I had left her to walk a (small) part of the journey...Using your heart AND your head; the rules of successful interviewing
You are gazing across a table, desperately trying to read their mind. You like them, but do they like you? I am not describing a first date; it is a first stage interview! Many companies follow their gut feelings when recruiting. They rely on an informal interview...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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