Careering into Motherhood
145 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWhy do so many of us go careering into motherhood, unaware of just how hard it is to have a meaningful career as well as family commitments? And why don’t men struggle with their careers in the same way? We talk about the rise of flexible jobs and work anywhere policies, executive burnout and the pressure to be “always on,” Government claims that 75% of mothers are in work, and yet there's being in work and there's having a career. If you’ve had a career break, been on maternity leave, want a career change, want to relaunch yourself back into work or just want a happier balance between work and everything else, Careering Into Motherhood is here with practical advice, insightful interviews and real human stories. Jane Johnson helps empower women and negotiate with employers to offer flexible working so they can stay in their careers. She negotiated her own senior role as a job-share, and in 2019 she set up the Careering Into Motherhood Facebook Group to promote discussion around flexible working, the group now has more than 8,000 members and a successful women’s mentoring programme.
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S4 Ep13: The Importance of Resilience with Ayesha Murray
April 10, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWelcome back to our latest episode! Join your host, Jane Johnson, as she dives deep into the art of resilience with the incredible Ayesha Murray, host of 'The Parent Equation' podcast. Discover powerful strategies to bounce back stronger, navigate emotional storms, and empower yourself and your children to thrive in the face of adversity. From practical coping techniques to fostering a mindset of growth, this conversation is your ultimate guide to unlocking boundless resilience. Meet Ayesha...
S4 Ep12: Lessons from my Step Parent Experience - how parenting with intention can work for all with Ainsley Keller
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBWelcome back to Careering Into Motherhood! Get ready for an exciting episode as host Jane Johnson welcomes Ainsley Keller, the powerhouse behind the Step Collective. They unravel the mysteries of step parenting, uncovering the secrets to success in blended families. From heartwarming anecdotes to actionable advice, this episode is packed with inspiration. Ainsley Keller, with the.stepcollective empowers step parents to take control of their experience so they can create a balanced life, hea...
S4 Ep11: Is it time to reassess the way women see success? - with Ellie English
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome to the podcast! Today, Jane speaks with Ellie English, co-leader of Feminine Warrior Mindset, an executive coaching company focused on culture change and high-performing teams. Ellie is passionate about avoiding executive burnout and believes that reframing success is key. They delve into how societal conditioning shapes our views on success and the impact on women, particularly mothers. Ellie shares insights on distinguishing between achievement and success, highlighting the importa...
S4 Ep10: Be the CEO of Your Career with Janine Esbrand
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBWelcome back to the Careering into Motherhood podcast. In this episode, we're diving into the inspiring journey Janine Esbrand from Career Change Makers. Janine, a former lawyer turned entrepreneur, shares the transformative experience that led her to leave her legal career behind and embark on a path of coaching and consulting. Through a life-changing trip to East Africa, Janine discovered her passion for making a difference in people's lives on a personal level, ultimately leading her to ...
S4 Ep9: Work-Life Flourish: Redefining your career path with positive psychology with Belinda Batt
March 06, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome back to the Careering into Motherhood podcast! Dive into this conversation where your host Jane welcomes Belinda Jane Batt, an accredited coach and passionate advocate for the flourishing mother. They explore the transformative power of positive psychology in empowering mothers to redefine their careers and reclaim their confidence. From debunking societal narratives to embracing the squiggly career path, Belinda shares invaluable insights and practical tips for mothers navigating th...
S4 Ep8: Stress less, prioritise joy & manage your time more effectively with Negar Farah
February 28, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBWelcome back to the Careering into Motherhood podcast, In this episode, Jane interviews Negar Farah about effective time management strategies for working mothers. Negar shares her journey of overcoming anxiety and burnout while managing a demanding career and raising three children. She emphasizes the importance of planning joy and free time first, followed by meticulous scheduling of work tasks. Negar advocates for creating strategic blocks of focus time to achieve specific results, turnin...
S4 Ep7: Disability, Accessibility & Women at work with Mary Doyle
February 14, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWelcome to another episode of 'Careering Into Motherhood'! Today, get ready to be captivated by the wonderfully quick-witted Mary Doyle. Mary's journey from aviation enthusiast to sheet geek disability consultant is nothing short of inspiring. Never without her lipstick and always immaculately dressed, Mary brings her lighthearted style to serious topics, challenging norms and advocating for women's and disabled people's rights. As a lifelong wheelchair user, Mary has pivoted her career to ...
S4 Ep6: Breastfeeding & women's bodies with Lydia Emmanuel-Desir
February 07, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBWelcome back to the Careering into Motherhood podcast In this compelling episode we delve into the transformative journey of motherhood with Lydia Emmanuel Desir, a dedicated feeding consultant. Lydia shares her personal triumph over breastfeeding challenges and discusses her mission to empower women pre and post-birth. The conversation unveils the societal pressures and stigmas surrounding feeding choices, emphasising the need for informed decisions. From the challenges of early breastfeedi...
S4 Ep5: Beyond the finish line: making time for you with Jane Johnson
January 31, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBWelcome, to this special edition of the Career Into Motherhood podcast. Today, we embark on a role reversal as the usual host, Jane Johnson, steps into the spotlight, lacing up her running shoes for a remarkable journey – the London Marathon. Joining her is Nicole Rousay (city_crush_fitness), a fierce advocate for women's wellness, personal trainer and business owner who helps Jane tell her story. Jane reveals the motivation behind this daring challenge, the highs and lows of marathon traini...
S4 Ep4: Stop Dreaming it and Start Doing it with Lauren Leopold
January 24, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWelcome back! In todays episode Jane sits down with Lauren Leopold to unravel her inspiring journey from the confines of corporate burnout to the freedom of entrepreneurial success. Lauren candidly shares her 15-year stint in corporate marketing, navigating the initial allure and then the persistent question of purpose. The episode explores pivotal moments, from a transformative self-love workshop to a career coach revealing the clash between her personality and the highly regulated corporat...
S4 Ep3: How to articulate your value with Josie Gammell
January 17, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWelcome, to another thrilling episode of the Careering Into Motherhood Podcast! Jane speaks with the extraordinary Josie Gammel, a former actress turned communication coach. Get ready as Josie spills the secrets on unleashing your authentic self in the professional arena. She passionately guides us through the essence of being comfortable in our own skin. The discussion delves into the profound impact of emotional leakage, emphasising how our non-verbal communication speaks volumes. Get rea...
S4 Ep2: The Business of Coaching with Joanna Lott
January 10, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBGet ready for a deep dive into the dynamic world of coaching! Join Jane as she chats with the incredible Joanna Lott. They unravel the mysteries surrounding the booming coaching industry, debunking myths, and uncovering the lack of regulation. Joanna's journey from a corporate employee to a daring entrepreneur is an adventure in itself! She tells us how she discovered her niche and conquered the emotions that come with entrepreneurship. Hold on tight as she shares her secrets to balancing ...
S4 Ep1: Why it is never too late to make a change with Tamsin Williamson
January 10, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBJoin Jane and Tamsin Williamson in this episode where they dive deep into the mighty force of change. Uncover how to conquer career shifts as a mom, tackle fears head-on, and champion personal boundaries. This episode is a rallying cry for moms, empowering them to embrace their value, own their journey, and fearlessly navigate life's changes. Meet Tamsin, a transformational life and mindset coach empowering ambitious but unfulfilled mums to reconnect with their passion, purpose and potentia...
S3 Ep6: Motherhood Unfiltered: The 4 Pillars to Balance and Thrive with Professional Coaches Emma Gill & Ekaterina Ward
November 16, 2023 00:31 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat does owning your power actually mean and how do you sustain it on daily basis? How do you authentically sell your skills, strengths, experience, and services at work or as a business owner? In this podcast we hand over the mic to professional Career Coaches, Emma Gill and Ekaterina Ward. They advocate for reframing the fear of truly owning and claiming your power, strengths and desires. And discuss 3 main things to help you do the same. Authenticity – accessing the truth of who you are...
S3 Ep5: Tips on successfully returning to work after kids, with career coaches Kellie Nedelcoux and Helena Ewers
October 04, 2023 23:20 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, we're diving into some of the best ways you can set yourself up for success when you return to work - after maternity leave, or a longer career break after kids. Tune in and find out: - What to expect when you head back to work, and top tips for being ready and prepared - How to talk to your leaders so they’ll listen to you, and you get what you need - How best to leverage all your incredible skills and experience and get your work/life/money balance right We'll also be...
S3 Ep4: Female Business Owners & The Definition of Success, with Anna Orenstein & Rebecca Amin
July 18, 2023 23:30 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode Former Wall Street financier, turned Financial Wellness Coach, Anna Orenstein and Business Coach Rebecca Amin delve into thought-provoking discussions on what it takes to run a thriving business. From embracing passion and fulfilment to mastering strategy and finances, Anna and Rebecca give their different perspectives on success as a female founder. For more information about Anna and working with her, head here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/coach/anna-orenstein-c...
S3 Ep3: Why the summer holidays are a great time to prepare for your career change, with Juliette Dyke & Sara Smalley.
June 19, 2023 22:20 - 17 minutes - 16 MBAs listeners think ahead to the summer holidays and how you are going to juggle your career change plans with holidays and having kids at home, this episode discusses how the summer break turned out to be a key moment in both of Sara & Juliette’s career change journeys. They share tips on how to use the time productively to rest, reflect, and find inspiration without becoming overwhelmed, getting you ready for a new start in September! Sara and Juliette are Career Coaches and members of th...
S3 Ep2: Life Changes - How to navigate a change in your identity after children
May 18, 2023 23:20 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode professional Career Coach Jane McKenna and Life Coach Teresa Klasener talk about embracing the new identity you take on in the role of a mother and the effect this change in identity can have as you evolve into a working mother. They discuss the role values play in your identity as a mother and in your career, how to build confidence and resilience and how you can change the narrative to overcome imposter syndrome. Both Jane and Teresa believe in the power of women finding...
S3 Ep1: Why career fulfillment isn't about 'having it all'
April 18, 2023 23:05 - 19 minutes - 18 MBExploring how to have a fulfilling career without the noise of outside expectations and assumptions? Come and have 20 mins headspace just for you. Career Coaches Anna Hewitt and Deanne Logan have both experienced phases in their careers which have left them feeling foggy and lacking clarity which is what they both want to support clients with navigating. Why do we put pressure on ourselves to give 100% to everything, even when we're adding in motherhood? Considerations around what's impor...
S2 Ep35: Top tips for happier relationships with counsellor Cathy Sansom
January 19, 2023 00:20 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBTop tips for happier relationships with counsellor Cathy Sansom If the festive season has left some of your relationships a bit frazzled, or you’d just like to live in greater harmony with someone this year then have a listen to Cathy’s expert advice. A qualified marriage and relationship counsellor as well as professional Coach, Catherine gives some excellent advice. Find out more about her here: https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/cathy-sansom
S2 Ep34: Career change, de-risking and exploring new opportunities with Aileen Carson
December 15, 2022 00:20 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode Jane talks to professional Career Coach Aileen Carson about her own journey of career reinvention to becoming a Coach, helping others to do the same. Aileen gives some candid thoughts on how to make any change less risky and more successful. Find out more about working with Aileen here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/aileen-carson
S2 Ep33: What is personal branding & why is it so important for your career? With Marielle Legair
December 08, 2022 00:20 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode Jane talks to former PR executive turned Public Speaker & Trainer, LinkedIn Voice and personal branding expert Marielle Legair about her own career and how she became so passionate about personal branding. Marielle talks about why personal branding is so important for your career and gives some practical advice to take the fear out of “selling yourself” on social media. Find out more about working with Marielle here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/marielle-legair A...
S2 Ep32: From start up to starting a band and then a business, Jessica Fearnley tells it like it is
November 30, 2022 23:20 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this episode Jane talks to Jessica Fearnley, a coach who works with women who want to grow or start a successful business to business consultancy. She is the host of her own podcast “The seven figure consultant” and has helped women to step out on their own and regain control of their consultancy business. This week Jessica is on the other side of the mic and talks about her own journey from being in a band to joining a start up and then launching her own business. You can find out more ...
S2 Ep31: On the adoption process and growing mindfulness with Jen Smollett
November 24, 2022 00:20 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhen former-nurse Jen Smollett, and her wife returned from travelling, they agreed adoption felt like the right path for them to start their family. In this episode, Jen talks about the process and what she has learnt about herself along the way. You can find out more about Jen and her coaching practice here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/jen-smollett
S2 Ep30: From BBC radio producer to Coach – Charlotte Worth talks about her career choices
November 17, 2022 00:20 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode former radio producer at the BBC Charlotte Worth, talks about her decision to leave behind her career in the media and focus on helping others to find career fulfilment. She gives her top five tips from saying yes to things in life that might feel frightening, to saying no to things at work that are likely to pigeon hole you into somewhere you don’t want to be. Find out more about Charlotte here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/charlotte-worth
S2 Ep29: How a serious stress-related injury drove investment banker Michelle O’Sullivan to reassess her entire life.
November 10, 2022 00:20 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn the surface of it, Michelle O’Sullivan “had it all” – a big job in investment banking, international travel and a luxury life in London. But when she found herself bedridden she was forced to accept that her lifestyle was quite literally killing her. In this episode Michelle talks about the process of realisation that she went through and how she found a happiness she and those around her, had not foreseen for one moment. Find out more about Michelle here https://www.careeringintomother...
S2 Ep28: Non-linear careers, self-awareness and mentoring – Leadership Coach, Emma Kangis, gives some thoughts on why these are all key to career success
November 03, 2022 00:20 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBEmma Kangis is a leadership coach who began her career in the entertainment industry. In this episode she gives some great pieces of advice on how to reframe and rethink about career success. Find out more about Emma here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/emma-kangis
S2 Ep27: Reinventing your career with Sarah Brammall
October 26, 2022 23:20 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode Jane Johnson of Careering into Motherhood talks to Sarah Bramall, a former English teacher and mother of three children about her move into career coaching. Sarah talks about her personal experience of changing direction and leaving a vocational career, and shares her top 5 pieces of supportive advice. For more information about Sarah see https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/sarah-bramall
S2 Ep26: Parenthood and Grief with Sam Rudd
October 19, 2022 23:20 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB**Please be aware that this episode deals with issues of grief and loss of loved ones.** Sam Rudd was running a successful London production agency when her world fell apart. With three young children she found herself a widow. In this episode, which Sam voluntarily offered to record, she talks about her life, her coping mechanisms and how she has gone on when forced into a situation of such tragedy that most of us could not even imagine. You can connect with Sam here https://www.linkedin...
S2 Ep25: Leaving the legal profession
October 13, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBHenrietta Nelson is a former City solicitor who left her career as a lawyer after having her second child. It was not a decision she took lightly but she has retrained as a coach and now works with other women who feel that family and law don’t necessarily work together. In this episode Henrietta talks about her decision and how she went about it, and she gives 5 pieces of career coaching wisdom that she has learnt along the way. You can find out more about Henrietta here https://www.career...
S2 Ep24: Teresa Klasener on turning 60 and remaining curious
September 28, 2022 22:20 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode the ever-effervescent Teresa Klasener gives her top 5 (or is it 3, you’ll have to listen to get that!) pieces of career advice that she’s learnt throughout her career. She talks about remaining curious as an adult and how she’s used that to her advantage in securing jobs, and her belief that women should stand up and speak out. Find out more about Teresa here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/teresa-klasener
S2 Ep24: Rene Germain interview, author of Black & Great
September 14, 2022 22:20 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode Jane talks to Rene Germain, author of a recently published book Black & Great, the essential workplace toolkit. Rene talks about her own experience of growing up in South West London and as a young black woman who started her career at Goldman Sachs. She talks about how and why she wanted to write this book, the process she went through and what drives her. It is a fascinating interview that isn’t focused on motherhood but rather on the prejudices and biases that exist in th...
S2 Ep23: Helping to make your new school year successful and stress-free with parenting coach, Heather Rutherford
August 30, 2022 22:20 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIf you’ve promised yourself this year the morning routine won’t be as chaotic as last year, or that you will help your child overcome any anxiety that they (or perhaps you) might be feeling as the new term starts, then have a listen to this brilliant episode with Heather Rutherford of the Parenting Partnership. Heather is a parenting coach who drops gold nuggets of advice on reducing stress minimising emotional issues and helping parents to create happy, stress-free families. A mother of ...
S2 Ep22: Divorce and online dating as a mum with Rachel Allen
August 03, 2022 23:10 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBRachel had resigned from her job so that she could spend more time bringing up her son while her then-husband went to work. That was all until “curry-gate” as Rachel now refers to it. A seemingly small thing that was the straw that broke the camel’s back and made her realise that she and her now ex-husband would be better parents and people if they were apart. Fast forward to now and Rachel has navigated her way through an amicable divorce, had a stream of internet dates and now helps other ...
S2 Ep21: Looking after your health as well as your career with Claire Vivyan Roberts
July 14, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, Jane talks to Executive & Health Coach Claire Vivyan Roberts. Claire talks about what drew her to health coaching and gives five of her best tips for managing stressful periods in your life. As many of us go into the long school holidays with a certain sense of trepidation about how to juggle childcare and work, Claire gives some practical ways to help us keep on top of things. You can find out more information about Claire and working with her, here.
S2 Ep20: Confidence expert Emily Bal's top five pieces of career advice
June 30, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBEmily’s work as a coach also combines her passion for style and colour. She works with her clients not only to help them define and achieve their goals, but to do so with confidence and she talks about what we wear and the impact this can have. For more information about Emily and her work contact [email protected] or visit the Careering into Motherhood website . You can also learn more about Smartworks, the charity Emily mentioned, here.
S2 Ep19: A working life on the campaign trail for working parents with Sarah Jackson OBE
June 23, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBSarah Jackson OBE is the former CEO of Working Families, a role she took in the early 1990s after the birth of her daughter, when any concept of flexible working or reduced hours were almost non-existent. Sarah went on to spend her working life campaigning for the rights of working parents, and in this episode she talks about the changes she has seen but also the three key things that she believes still need to change before parents can truly have happy and fulfilling careers in balanced har...
S2 Ep18: My top five pieces of career advice for working mums by Rebecca Amin
June 16, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBRebecca Amin - career coach and host of her own podcast Career Happy Mums - talks to Jane about her top five pieces of career advice. Without giving too much away, this week there is a big emphasis on not losing yourself and having the right to speak up when/if things aren’t working for you. Something that may sound easy, but is much harder to do in practice! But, Rebecca shares some practical reasons why it really is vitally important. You can find out more about Rebecca and coaching wit...
S2 Ep17: Coaching resilience with Catherine Shepherd – can it really be taught?
June 09, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBResilience is a much used term in today’s world. But what about the times in life when you really cannot muster it? How do you get through and can you teach your brain resilience techniques? In this episode, Jane talks to Catherine Shepherd about her own experience of depression, job hunting and other times in her life when resilience really was not a word she identified with. Catherine now helps to coach clients through these times and build their own resilience and ability to “bounce back...
S2 Ep16: Leaving the corporate world & starting out on your own with Ayesha Murray
June 02, 2022 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAfter yet another morning of stress and strife to get her girls off to school and herself into the office, Ayesha Murray decided she had to make a change. It’s a familiar story that many of our listeners will identify with, but what career opportunities are open to you as a working mum and what will you enjoy? In this episode, Ayesha talks about how she worked out what it was she wanted to do next, and went about building her business and with it her personal brand. She talks about rejecti...
S2 Ep15: Help! I want a career change but I don’t know where to start, with Jane McKenna
May 26, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode, Jane talks to career coach and founder of Brilliant Me coaching, Jane Mckenna, about what exactly a career coach does with a client who wants to make a career change. The two Jane's talk about their predisposition for perfectionism and how to deal with limiting beliefs. They also talk about some coaching tools and techniques for finding a new career, and they lift the lid on whether coaching really is the key to finding work happiness. Find out more about working with Ja...
S2 Ep14: From retail to career coaching: Changing careers with Alice Draper
May 12, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week, as part of our month-long focus on changing careers, Jane talks to Alice Draper. Alice received some career coaching herself after the birth of her children, and it led her to understand more about what she really enjoyed and was good at. Now, less than 2 years later, she is a qualified coach running her own business. You can find out more about working with Alice here or on her website. You can also follow her here on Instagram!
S2 Ep13: Why career variety doesn’t have to be risky with Sara Smalley, former army officer
April 28, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis week Jane talks to Sara Smalley, a former soldier in the British Army who left and eventually trained as a Career Coach. Sara is proof that change can be part of a career tapestry, and the way you look at the risk involved in a career change really can be the difference between success and failure. Follow Sara for more career change inspiration on Instagram here and find out more about working with her here.
S2 Ep12: Digital nomad life with Nisha Aubeeluck (recorded from Mauritius!)
April 14, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, Jane (in London) talks to Nisha Aubeeluck in Mauritius! Nisha made a conscious decision to build a business around a life that enabled her to travel to almost anywhere she wanted in the world. So, when lockdown lifted, Nish made the most of her portable career and relocated to her family home of Mauritius. But it isn’t all rosy, and Nish tells it how it is. She talks about the highs and lows of living life as a digital nomad. Check out Nisha's Instagram here and find out ...
S2 Ep11: Striking out on your own with Sarah Clarke
March 31, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIf you’ve ever thought about launching your own thing but wanted to mitigate some of the risk, then this episode is for you! Sarah Clarke is an experienced Career Coach who specialises in helping women who want to go it alone professionally. In this episode, Sarah talks to Jane about how she reached the decision to go it alone herself, and how she helps women to figure out whether this is the right move for them. You can find out more about working with Sarah here.
S2 Ep10: Career Courage & Reinvention with Nerice Gietel
March 24, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBNerice Gietel is a highly qualified Career Coach, who has taken her career all over the world but is always driven by the same ambition to help other women. She has done some incredibly courageous things in her career, and now as a mother, finds herself having to reinvent not only her network as she continues to move around the world (and take her career as a Coach with her), but also that of her 5 year old daughter. Jane and Nerice talk about all this and more, in this week's episode! Y...
S2 Ep9: Overwhelm: How to recognise it, manage it & move on from it with Caroline Doran
March 17, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, Jane talks to Caroline Doran, a highly experienced Career Coach who has developed her own programme for women suffering from overwhelm. Caroline talks about the 4 pillars that she calls the “lifeboat” that gets you back to shore when you’re feeling cast adrift and out of control as a result of overwhelm. Jane and Caroline talk about this in the context of world news and just day to day living. You can find out more about Caroline here and read an article Caroline wrote o...
S2 Ep8: Having the confidence to just be you with Pamella Bisson
March 10, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBContinuing our series of podcasts throughout March that focus on confidence, Jane’s guest this week is Pamella Bisson, founder of the Boss Your Life Academy. Pamella grew up on the streets of Brazil before coming to the UK. She walked away from a successful career in TV after listening to her inner voice, or her first brain as she calls it. Pamella is a Career Coach with a difference, she practices exactly what she preaches: self-care and kindness. Now, as a mother, she uses her own persona...
S2 Ep7: From Investment Banker to Children’s Author via 10 Downing Street with Kathy Weeks
March 03, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBJane talks to Kathy Weeks, former investment banker turned children’s author, about her experience in the cut-throat, alpha-male world of investment banking, finding herself rugby tackling Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street, and her experience of being bullied as a child which she attributes to having played a part in shaping her career today. Kathy‘s new children’s book What’s New Harper Drew? is all about discovering inner confidence and finding the funny in the every day. Kathy is the per...
S2 Ep6: Autism, Motherhood and Me - Nicky Collins, Career Coach
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Jane talks to Nicky Collins about her Autism diagnosis, which came when Nicky was in her mid-30s and at the same time as her son was diagnosed. Nicky’s life has presented some of the toughest challenges a person can encounter, including addiction and homelessness, but she has gone on to rebuild her life and carve out a career as a successful coach, giving other women and girls with Autism the tools to live more comfortably in a world that is often difficult to navigate. Ple...