Resources & Blog
Getting clarity on your career next steps
This blogpost presents a set of coaching techniques that you can use to help you bring the future into clearer focus, and it guides you through ways to take the all important first step.
6 ways to find a job you are passionate about
This blogpost takes a look into the steps you can take to explore what you are passionate about, find out what matters to you, and discover how you can move forward with it.
5 ways to figure out your strengths
This article looks at 5 easy ways to identify your strengths and provides exclusive access to free resources.
How to be brilliant in interviews
My top tips on how to approach your next interview with confidence and differentiate yourself from the pack. It also includes advice on how to change the narrative around a career break.
How to be brilliant on LinkedIn
Tips and tricks to get your LinkedIn profile to its brilliant best
Podcast Features
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Careering Into Motherhood Season 3 Episode 2
In this episode I guest host with the brilliant Teresa Klasener and we talk about embracing the new identity you take on in the role of a mother and the effect this change in identity has as you evolve into a working mother.
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The Parent Equation Episode 77
I had the pleasure of featuring on Ayesha Murray’s brilliant podcast where we chatted about my decision to leave a long-standing career and my learnings along the way. We also talked about the importance of understanding what you need as a parent dependent on which phase of parenthood you’re in, there is light at the end of every tunnel!
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Careering into Motherhood Season 2 Episode 15
In this episode I speak to host Jane Johnson about making a career change if you have no idea where to start. We talk about perfectionism and how to deal with limiting beliefs, and discuss some coaching tools for finding a new career.
Book Recommendations
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She's Back
An excellent resource written by Lisa Unwin and Deb Khan, for anyone returning to work. Packed full of tips, exercises and practical advice, delivered in a way that feels really accessible.
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Mothers Work
This book by Jessica Chivers is an excellent companion to She’s Back. Using real life examples of the women she interviewed for the book, Jessica has created a must-have read for anyone transitioning from motherhood back into full time work.
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Becoming
Michelle Obama’s incredible memoir is a compelling read. I loved reading about how she effortlessly owned her career path whilst navigating her time before, during after being First Lady.
Podcast Recommendations
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Squiggly Careers
Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper’s hugely successful podcast has been my go-to resource for insightful and enormously practical advice on modern careers for years. Scroll through their huge back catalogue of over 200 episodes at www.amazingif.com/listen
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How to own the room
Comedian and all round brilliant woman Viv Groskop’s podcast is a must for anyone that wants to increase their confidence and find their voice. In each episode she speaks to a different inspirational women. Just pick your favourite and dive in.
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Women's Hour
This barely needs an introduction, but had to be on my list. Emma Barnett has recently breathed new life into this classic radio show, that effortlessly merges serious topical discussion with more light-hearted chat. It’s now available in podcast form, making it even easier to catch up.
What animal personality are you?
Take this fun 5 minute buzz quiz to gain an insight into your personality traits. It’s based on the classic Myers Briggs 16 personality types and is useful to identify strengths and behaviours, as well as understanding better how other see you.