Eight lessons to support your return to work
The transition can hit hard when you return to work after a break. You are often returning to a workplace that seems exceptionally familiar but also so different. There may be new team members or management to get to know, whilst you work out who you are after your...
How can you support your career during stressful times in your life?
Our lives are not isolated; we cannot simply shut out the realities of a full and complex life. There are times when the challenges in our personal lives can become so overwhelming that they affect our ability to perform at work, whether as an employee or...
Is it time for a September Reset?
For many of us, September feels more like the start of a new year than January. In my recent Instagram poll, 84% of you agreed! So, in this week’s blog, I want to share some useful self-reflection points to help you kick off your new year on the right foot. I am...
The must-read blogs for job seekers
When you are searching for a new role, it can feel like a full-time job! Keeping up to date with the alerts, filtering the roles to match what you want and need, then the creation and development of hard-hitting CVs and Application Forms. That is all before you plan...
The power of curiosity when you are job searching
When people come to me for career coaching, they are often feeling uninspired, frustrated and a little lost. They may be looking for a new opportunity due to redundancy, returning to the world of work after a career break, or being ready for their next job role....
Why you need to create a return-to-work induction
The reasons for taking a break from work can be varied. It could be for parental leave, bereavement, ill health or a sabbatical. Regardless of the need for the break, the emotions the return creates are universal. Often when we are planning to return, we think about...
Eight ways to support your mental health as a parent
During May you may have noticed that conversations around mental health have increased. With the awareness weeks for Maternal Mental Health and Mental Health nearly dovetailing each other, it’s not uncommon to find your socials filling in with conversations, education...
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...
Seven lesser known job hunting tips!
If 2024 is the year that you are looking for a new job, then this is the blog for you. As a Career and Return to Work Coach, I frequently work with clients looking for their next career step; the Dad returning to work after a career break, the Mum seeking an...
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...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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