Creative Career Solutions for Parents

There are probably a multitude of ways to get back on the wagon after you have (spectacularly?) fallen off... however in this episode, I share one of the biggest remedies, if you find yourself in this situation. You fallen off the wagon with your career goals? Date night? Side hustle? Healthy living ambitions? Self care routine? Gotten a bit wishy washy about your non-negotiables? This episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast is just for you (and anyone you'd be kind enough to share it with).

Soooo... you know how I always say I'm not telling you what you should do? Well, this time, I kind of am, so forgive me for stepping into bossy me for 12 minutes of your time here.This episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents is entitled "Mum... here's why you should ask for help" because why? Because really, mums should ask for help. It truly, truly is an incredibly simple but remarkably flexible shift, regardless of what part of the parenting journey you are on. Listen in to find out why you should ask for help, what can motivate that decision today and connect with us on social media, including www.facebook.com/limitlesscoaching.

No... this is not the time. This is not the time to think about things you want to be / do / have / achieve / contribute to and think, ah well, it's the end of the year, I'll aim to achieve this from January. Oh no, not by default anyway as there are 3 months left and this episode is all about how to #win in the last quarter (while retaining your sanity, good humour and good looks).

It's finally here... an episode all about goal setting. Do you love it, do you hate it, do you hide away in a corner and hope it never crosses your path? Do you talk yourself out of it at any given opportunity? Or do you see it as a fun challenge? Or even an essential part of your every day life?

In this episode, the first in a mini series on goal setting, I share a bit more about why you may try to avoid it, why you may embrace it and what my personal take is on the subject. I also go into detail about one goal setting methodology... SMART goal setting, and how you can use it. Finally, just as the episode comes to an end, my toddler Naila pipes up with her thoughts (Lol - well, gurgles and some key points!).

Check it out, join the chat in the Limitless Coaching Facebook group... get even more intimate with goal setting and explore the (I predict) positive differences it makes for you.

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So do you want the good news or the bad news?! The good news is that the practice of YOGA is an amazing, life enhancing practice for mums. The bad news... well, is the same - lol - yoga is a life enhancing practice for mums so if you're like me and this is not part of your routine at the moment, you may want to rethink things and see how you can squeeze this in. I've gotta say, I'm the least flexible person you wanna come across when it comes to things like yoga but in this podcast episode, Keya lovingly and butt-kickingly calls me out on my excuses not to do it... and shares three core reasons why yoga is good for the mind, body and soul of working mothers. Our chat also featured discussions about the shift between the first two years of business and beyond, teaching kids about how earning works and how our language and actions can help young children understand our professional lives. We were having so much fun recording this interview that we went above and beyond the normal length of Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast episodes but let me tell you, listening to this on your commute / with your family / when doing chores - is highly highly recommended. Fun... and full of brilliant lifestyle and business insights from this entrepreneur who is dedicated to encouraging mothers to be the best they can be through nourishment and good choices (ahem... one of which being yoga).So, whether you love yoga or whether you are scared of it (ahem... that would be me) - you won't want to miss this episode if seeking a balanced lifestyle on your terms is important to you.

Have you ever felt like your dreams, goals or plans are being sidelined due to others taking priority? For example, due to work on the overall goals of your family (as a whole) or due to the progression of your other half's career? On the face of it - naturally, it's worth celebrating success of any and all members of your family but of course, it's natural to start to feel frustrated if you feel like everything happening around you, and even everything you're working on - is taking you away from achieving some of your personal ambitions (be they professional or personal goals). If you resonate, please don't stress yourself out or tell yourself that you are being ungrateful for what you have. You are worthy or working towards and achieving your own personal goals and in this episode, Gina Visram shares 3 tips / conversation starters with your other half, that will get you (back) on track. We can all win... and here are some ideas as to how. In addition, for the first time ever on the Creative Career for Parents podcast, Gina reads excerpts from my book "Happily Ever After for Grown-Ups" as chapter 7, the "Love, Laugh and Communicate" chapter is incredibly helpful on the top of how to get your other half on board with your dreams and goals. If you are a working parent in a couple, this episode is not to be missed.

Hands up if you're travelling soon. Here's hoping that you're taking a bit of a break from your job or entrepreneurial endeavour soon and if you are... if there's a holiday on the cards and you have young children, then this podcast episode is for you. 7 (plus bonus) top tips for travelling (flying) with a toddler is designed for you... and includes a range of tips that are so different that you are bound to find a few that you'll be keen to try. I personally think that no. 7 is one of the most useful tips you'll ever hear when it comes to travel with kids but I like to think all the tips are handy so check them out and let me know how you get on.

Ever recorded two thirds of a podcast with a toddler on your lap? I know have... and this is an illustration of the inspiration behind this podcast episode - "10 things to look forward to over the summer holidays." Or... maybe even more accurately... 10 things to help make the most of the summer holidays. As kids, there often seemed to be no downside to the summer holidays but as a parent, it can often be the case that beyond being carefree, summer holidays often present logistical challenges when it comes to balancing your career / business with spending more hands on time with the family. I'm blessed to be in varying online entrepreneurial and mummy groups and it is obvious that the change of routine can be disconcerting (and the mummy guilt that ensues from not being wholly keen on the summer break) - and it is with all of this in mind that this podcast episode was so important for me to create right now. It's for you. The mummy / daddy / family who wants to embrace the summer holiday wholeheartedly, without reservation, but doesn't quite know how to juggle varying responsibilities and schedules to enable you to do so. As ever, I'd love to know your thoughts on this one (pop on over to www.facebook.com/limitlesscoaching to share)...

Have you ever said to yourself, or out loud, "I would love to write a book"? Hands up who resonates with that. If so... not only are you not alone, that's a big dream for many of us... but you are also in the right place because on the podcast today, I am interviewing Karen Williams, book coach and mentor from Librotas. I am so excited to bring you this interview because whether or not you are a working parent (as many will be in this community) - this interview will help you to realise that with some tweaks to your thinking, that dream of writing a book can be a reality before you know it. In this interview we discuss what you can do to positively get moving with your book project, the importance of getting over the "who am I to write a book" narrative in your head, book writing tips for time poor parents, why writing a book is a really valuable thing to do for entrepreneurs / business builders... and talk about how Karen challenged me to make a key improvement to my own book (career coaching book for couples, Happily Ever After for Grown-Ups) - a change which made the world of difference to how I could then talk about the book and the career coaching system within it. You can do this. You can write and publish a meaningful book which positively contributes to the lives of many. You just need to get out of your own way... and this is the place to begin that process.

STOP (Hammer Time!): Don't sleepwalk through the rest of 2017... This is your mid-year progress check. That's right... we've already made it to the middle of 2017 and if you don't stop for a breather you're in danger of speeding towards the end of the year without pausing to reflect on what's happened over the past six months and what your priorities are for the months ahead. Without this pause, you may be putting your energy and time into something which is no longer truly significant for you. So what should you be asking yourself at this point? What are the key steps to take to ensure you're moving forward with both dynamism and ease? Listen to this podcast for some pointers... and get ready to feel amazing about your decision to spend some time making sure you're on track and being kind to yourself in the process. This episode also features some personal examples from Gina, designed to help you really tap into what's going on for you. Get stuck in... and remember you can comment and feedback via www.facebook.com/limitlesscoaching.