Let me reintroduce myself. Meet Clara Wilcox, Your Career Coach
Hey there, lovely readers! I’m excited to reintroduce myself to all of you. I’m Clara Wilcox, and I’m here to be your straight-talking, practical, and experienced guide in the world of coaching. My mission? To help you sail through the choppy waters...
Why a Career to Enjoy is personal
A career to enjoy is personal; for one person it’s about moving through the rungs of a structured hierarchy, for others it’s about gaining deep knowledge and confidence, to become a “subject expert”. Both are valid and 100% supported by my...
How to make confident decisions
Since my children started school, my year aligns with the school diary. My new year starts in September and the end of July marks the transition into a new stage. Often, the six-week summer period represents a clean slate and the time that decisions will need to be...
The power of routine for balance
Do you remember how you imagined adulthood during your childhood? Was it like me, the assumption that you would have the freedom to do anything you wanted? However, as we grow older, the reality of age brings along a never-ending list of responsibilities that...
Blogs to help with the summer juggle
I know I am knee-deep in organizing the summer break right now. Working through the childcare options, as well as the plans to have some quality time with the family. Nearly all of my clients are in the same position, and it’s a regular conversation with friends and...
What to do when you feel you have nothing to say
I’ve sat and stared at this screen for a while. Waiting for inspiration to strike, and to create the 800-word blog that I hope will inspire or educate you. This is probably day three of this process, where I’ve continued a loop of “typing and deletion”. The words just...
Is group coaching right for you?
Whilst working 1:1 with a coach is an impactful experience, there are times when that isn’t the right option for you. Sometimes what you need is a variety of perspectives and connections. You may have budget constraints; a group setting can make coaching support more...
How to build your business case for return to work or career coaching
I’ve noticed there has been an uptick in the organisations that are allocating budgets for the wellbeing of their staff. They are realising there are multiple ways to support their team, and coaching and training are one way! However, you may find there are a few...
Book Review: “Parenting for Humans” by Dr. Emma Svanberg
Having followed Dr Emma Svanberg for a while on Instagram, I was quick to get my hands on “Parenting for Humans (how to parent the child you have as the parent you are”*. This book is like a breath of fresh air in the world of parenting guides, offering a whole new...
The Balance Collective Wellbeing Library
Are you feeling like you’re searching for a needle in a haystack when it comes to finding the right support? When outside forces are pulling on your attention, you can find that your internal reservoir of resilience can be running low. It may surprise you to learn...
Reflections following Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
I’m in a reflective mood this week, after witnessing and taking part in 2023’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (1-7th May). This year it felt like this week has tipped into the wider public consciousness. Every day I would see the hashtag “Maternal Mental...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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