Creative Career Solutions for Parents

Creative Career Solutions for Parents

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Creative Career Solutions for Parents episodes

  • EP51: What are you proud of this year?

    It's time to celebrate you... What are you proud of this year? This episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast is part of a mini (audit) series which will focus on areas of our lives that are beneficial to recognise and evaluate at this end of year / beginning of year time... starting with what are you proud of from 2018 (or from whatever time you are listening to this podcast episode!) 

    As ever, I share some of the things that pop to mind for me and I encourage you to go through this exercise for yourself too. 

    19 min
  • EP50: How is your post-baby career different to what you expected?

    In this episode, it's time to reflect on the good the bad and the ugly of working parent life. Gina Visram of Limitless Coaching asks "(How) is your post-baby career different to what you expected? What makes it work? What makes it frustrating? What is worth celebrating and what must... must change? Does thinking about your post-baby career make you feel proud, exhausted or a combination thereof? 

    Do listen and reflect on what's working for you, remember you can make a change if you want to and remember - as we marvel on the fact that this podcast is 50 episodes in (whoop whoop!) - there will be lots more information and inspiration for working parents to come. Stay tuned (and keep sharing and reviewing this podcast so fellow working parents can find it and join the conversation)

    22 min
  • EP49: Am I doing the right thing?
    Have you ever second guessed yourself? Ha! I'm imagining that that was a resounding yes. A series of events, ending with my toddler telling me to "go away" lead to my compulsion to create a podcast discussing the age old question "Am I good enough"
    As well as encouraging you to be kind to yourself, I share certain questions you can ask yourself and encourage you to take a greater view of your motivations and plans, when establishing if anything needs to change / improve and if you are indeed doing the right thing.
    You've got this.
    23 min
  • EP48: Two ways to minimise overwhelm
    Recently I have been feeling like everything is getting on top of me. Major (though exciting) work projects, my toddler settling into a new (and indeed overwhelming) childcare setting, an important course I'm supposed to be working towards not getting as much of my time as it needs - not to mention important life stuff like sorting out a remortgage, battling (minor) change of season ailments and let's not even begin to talk about how I haven't squeezed in an exercise session for a month. I mean... AAAARRRGGGGH!
    It is said that we teach what we need to learn - and that is certainly true of this episode as I take 16-minutes to talk to you about this topic in general and to discuss two effective ways to minimise overwhelm. Why two? Lol - well I didn't want to overwhelm you with too many suggestions! These two pack a punch though and may even make help you exhale and feel more in control... even before the end of this episode!
    As always, if you like what you hear do spread the word, share these episodes and please do leave a review - so other awesome working parents like you can follow you over here and make their way over to this podcast too.
    17 min
  • EP47: How Notting Hill Carnival (NHC) makes me a better parent
    In this from the heart episode, Gina Visram of Limitless Coaching describes how attending the Notting Hill Carnival (NHC), one of her favourite events of the year, makes her a better parent. This episode talks about the importance of parents embracing events, hobbies and activities that fills them up personally - and how that in turn has the potential to make them happier, more fulfilled parents. If you have ever lost yourself in the exhausting yet rewarding world of parenting... this is an episode for you.
    20 min
  • EP46: No happiness without gratitude
    This episode has the potential to rock your world (truly). If you would like to laugh more, a swift kick in the behind, the lift yourself from a slump, to feel more joy, to enjoy parenting more, to appreciate your job more - to feel more positive about your entrepreneurial journey or job search and even (and here's a big claim) to pick yourself up from the doldrums about what's happening in the world - this 15 minute episode can bring some much needed levity into your day.
    How you ask? Well, ultimately through exploration of the theory that there's no happiness without gratitude. In this episode I discuss 2 phrases that I believe we should be consistently using daily (which can contribute to happiness) and explore how an easy, cost-free shift in attitude can have a remarkable impact on our life and goals.
    Whether you're a working parent or not, much of today's episode is very relatable and I hope you like it, share it and (as a bonus) review the podcast over on iTunes.
    15 min
  • EP45: It's half time - let's review our performance
    In this (partly world cup inspired) episode, you have the opportunity to do some exploration which can result in this year being a transformational one for you. At the time of recording, we are halfway through the year, which makes it an exceptional time in which to do an audit / take stock of the good, bad and the ugly of the year to date. You'll hear some clear guidance on 6 key life areas to include in your audit and get a sneak peak into some of the things I'm personally celebrating and commiserating so far.
    Don't sleepwalk through the rest of the year. Grab a piece of paper and a pen (yes, old school... why not) and get ready to review your progress through a lens of kindness... a process which can result in a much better second half of the year than you'd have otherwise.
    You've got this. Let me know how you get on.
    35 min
  • EP44: Fun with finances
    So here's the thing. In some ways, my husband has always been amazing with finances. In some ways, I have generally made good financial choices. For both of us... we can definitely have done better... not because we have been reckless per say but because there have been times of being careless (lol - that's probably more true for me than for him). I guess, we can always do better... and in this episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast I share a bit about why it's worth improving our financial situation, some active steps we are taking and also some great resources that have helped us feel more confident about the debt-free direction we are heading in. We're not there yet but with the tools we're using and determination we have - we know we'll get there... and... are feeling good about the choices to do some positive work in this area. If you're on a journey with improving your finances or would like to be - check out this episode. More control in this area often means greater flexibility when it comes to our career and lifestyle goals - which as working parents, would be a great thing.Enjoy the episode - please review on iTunes and share with your networks if you like what you hear
    18 min
  • EP43: The power of community: An interview with Katy Fridman
    Some months ago, one of my NCT friends added me to a Facebook group... "Flexible working for mums like me" - knowing that I consider the topic of flexible working to be incredibly important. A very short time after this space created by Katy Fridman, ex Microsoft executive and now mum of two, went live - numbers crept up and up and it is clear that flexibility is a major issue for working parents. So let's talk about it. In this episode, Katy and I explore the power of community and connection, invite you to join her (free Facebook) community online and essentially share stories you won't want to miss. Enjoy...
    39 min
  • EP42: Let's talk about flexible working
    Flexible working is such an integral part of the formula that many parents have when it comes to creating a success of their career and their lifestyle / parenting responsibilities that I can't quite believe that it's been nearly a year since I recorded an episode that mainly focuses on this topic. Well, that all changes here and this topic is one that is going to be a more regular staple within the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast. Let's talk about flexible working. Listen. Digest. Consider how this all applies to you. Take inspired action where relevant. And of course please feel free to share this episode and any others which resonate - and take a few minutes to leave a review on iTunes so more awesome working parentals like you can stumble across and subscribe to this podcast.
    19 min

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