Careering into Motherhood
154 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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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19: Trailblazing Women In Engineering & Construction With Roni Savage
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBRoni Savage is an engineer, geologist, entrepreneur, and mother to three boys. In this episode, Roni talks about her career to date, and the work she’s doing to inspire others. href="http://www.ronisavage.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ronisavage.com&source=gmail&ust=1592319720861000&usg=AFQjCNGioRRqVC8x3otjSoNV4YM1knfmGA"> www.ronisavage.com To send feedback, or for details of the Careering into Motherhood coaching progra...
Trailblazing Women In Engineering & Construction With Roni Savage
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBRoni Savage is an engineer, geologist, entrepreneur, and mother to three boys. In this episode, Roni talks about her career to date, and the work she’s doing to inspire others. href="http://www.ronisavage.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ronisavage.com&source=gmail&ust=1592319720861000&usg=AFQjCNGioRRqVC8x3otjSoNV4YM1knfmGA"> www.ronisavage.com To send feedback, or for details of the Careering into Motherhood coaching prog...
A Frank Talk About Perimaternal Mental Health & How It Affects Our Lives & Careers
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBPlease be aware that this episode covers some very raw topics around mental health. In this episode, Jane talks to three women about their experience of perinatal depression and anxiety. If you’re affected by these issues or want to support, Cocoon is the charity we mention: https://cocoonfamilysupport.org/
18: A Frank Talk About Perimaternal Mental Health & How It Affects Our Lives & Careers
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBPlease be aware that this episode covers some very raw topics around mental health. In this episode, Jane talks to three women about their experience of perinatal depression and anxiety. If you’re affected by these issues or want to support, Cocoon is the charity we mention: https://cocoonfamilysupport.org/
Tracey Blake Talks Career Change, Business Pivot & Being a Female Tech Entrepreneur
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBJane talks to journalist turned tech entrepreneur, Tracey Blake, about her mission to solve the after-school care dilemma for working parents, and how her business has executed a successful pivot during the Covid-19 pandemic. www.studentnannies.com is offering our listeners a 1 month free membership, which includes unlimited bookings and no platform cost. Use code SN-CAREERING (valid until 30th June). For details of our coaching programmes email [email protected]
17: Tracey Blake Talks Career Change, Business Pivot & Being a Female Tech Entrepreneur
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJane talks to journalist turned tech entrepreneur, Tracey Blake, about her mission to solve the after-school care dilemma for working parents, and how her business has executed a successful pivot during the Covid-19 pandemic. www.studentnannies.com is offering our listeners a 1 month free membership, which includes unlimited bookings and no platform cost. Use code SN-CAREERING (valid until 30th June). For details of our coaching programmes email [email protected]
Ep. 016 How Are We Coping With Life In Lockdown?
May 12, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this second episode of interviews, Jane talks to working mothers about their experience of lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic. Jane talks to a single mother, a teacher and a front line NHS consultant. For more information about coaching and to give your podcast feedback, email: [email protected]
16: How Are We Coping With Life In Lockdown?
May 12, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this second episode of interviews, Jane talks to working mothers about their experience of lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic. Jane talks to a single mother, a teacher and a front line NHS consultant. For more information about coaching and to give your podcast feedback, email: [email protected]
How Are We Coping With Life In Lockdown?
May 12, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this second episode of interviews, Jane talks to working mothers about their experience of lockdown during the Coronavirus pandemic. Jane talks to a single mother, a teacher and a front line NHS consultant. For more information about coaching and to give your podcast feedback, email: [email protected]
Ep. 015 Will Flexible Working Be More Acceptable After The Covid-19 Experience?
May 05, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBThis week Jane talks to employers and employees about being in lockdown as a working mum. Are some employers looking to keep some aspects of this remote working experience to make it easier for employees with caring commitments in future? And will flexible working be more accepted as a result of Covid-19?
15: Will Flexible Working Be More Acceptable After The Covid-19 Experience?
May 05, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis week Jane talks to employers and employees about being in lockdown as a working mum. Are some employers looking to keep some aspects of this remote working experience to make it easier for employees with caring commitments in future? And will flexible working be more accepted as a result of Covid-19?
Will Flexible Working Be More Acceptable After The Covid-19 Experience?
May 05, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 61.9 MBThis week Jane talks to employers and employees about being in lockdown as a working mum. Are some employers looking to keep some aspects of this remote working experience to make it easier for employees with caring commitments in future? And will flexible working be more accepted as a result of Covid-19?
14: Lockdown Lessons With Nicola Kemp
April 21, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBJane talks to Nicola Kemp; an editor, journalist, mother of two and Diversity & Inclusion campaigner. Nicola shares her current experience of juggling a full-time career with the school closures. Jane and Nicola also discuss aspects of our working culture that this current situation is highlighting, in the hope that we can harness the positive and get rid of the negative once we return to normal.
Ep. 014 Lockdown Lessons With Nicola Kemp
April 21, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBJane talks to Nicola Kemp; an editor, journalist, mother of two and Diversity & Inclusion campaigner. Nicola shares her current experience of juggling a full-time career with the school closures. Jane and Nicola also discuss aspects of our working culture that this current situation is highlighting, in the hope that we can harness the positive and get rid of the negative once we return to normal.
Lockdown Lessons With Nicola Kemp
April 21, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBJane talks to Nicola Kemp; an editor, journalist, mother of two and Diversity & Inclusion campaigner. Nicola shares her current experience of juggling a full-time career with the school closures. Jane and Nicola also discuss aspects of our working culture that this current situation is highlighting, in the hope that we can harness the positive and get rid of the negative once we return to normal.
Creative Writing With Amy McLellan
April 14, 2020 07:42 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBJane talks to Amy McLellan, mother of three, writer, journalist and author, about the creative process of writing, and how it can be helpful to adults and children at this stressful time. If you’ve ever thought about writing, Amy talks about how to get started, build a plot, and what to consider if you’re looking to get published. Find out more about Careering into Motherhood by joining our community of mums via our Facebook Group.
Ep. 013 Creative Writing With Amy McLellan
April 14, 2020 07:42 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBJane talks to Amy McLellan, mother of three, writer, journalist and author, about the creative process of writing, and how it can be helpful to adults and children at this stressful time. If you’ve ever thought about writing, Amy talks about how to get started, build a plot, and what to consider if you’re looking to get published. Find out more about Careering into Motherhood by joining our community of mums via our Facebook Group.
13: Creative Writing With Amy McLellan
April 14, 2020 07:42 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJane talks to Amy McLellan, mother of three, writer, journalist and author, about the creative process of writing, and how it can be helpful to adults and children at this stressful time. If you’ve ever thought about writing, Amy talks about how to get started, build a plot, and what to consider if you’re looking to get published. Find out more about Careering into Motherhood by joining our community of mums via our Facebook Group.
Ep. 012 Amy Shepherd on career coaching, its value and why now could be the right time to re-evaluate what’s important to you and how that affects your career choices.
April 07, 2020 04:16 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBJane talks to Amy Shepherd, an organisational psychologist and career coach, about how this period of isolation is highlighting what really matters to you and can lead us to making decisions about the work we do. Amy also talks about some tools and ideas for coping with stress and anxiety at the moment. Amy recommends the book Playing Big by Tara Mohr and Gratitude Tracker
12: Amy Shepherd on career coaching, its value and why now could be the right time to re-evaluate what’s important to you and how that affects your career choices.
April 07, 2020 04:16 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBJane talks to Amy Shepherd, an organisational psychologist and career coach, about how this period of isolation is highlighting what really matters to you and can lead us to making decisions about the work we do. Amy also talks about some tools and ideas for coping with stress and anxiety at the moment. Amy recommends the book Playing Big by Tara Mohr and Gratitude Tracker
Amy Shepherd on career coaching, its value and why now could be the right time to re-evaluate what’s important to you and how that affects your career choices.
April 07, 2020 04:16 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBJane talks to Amy Shepherd, an organisational psychologist and career coach, about how this period of isolation is highlighting what really matters to you and can lead us to making decisions about the work we do. Amy also talks about some tools and ideas for coping with stress and anxiety at the moment. Amy recommends the book Playing Big by Tara Mohr and Gratitude Tracker
Ep. 011 with Cindy Gallop on the female voice and female leaders being heard
March 31, 2020 00:22 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, Jane talks to Cindy Gallop about why this is the time for female leadership, and for the female voice to be heard. We talk about why women must take this opportunity and be at the heart of designing the world of work. Because out of adversity comes opportunity and the Covid-19 pandemic is upending and ending the world as we know it, providing for an entire re-think and redesign. Cindy talks about her own career, why taking leaps into the unknown is a good thing, and how ...
Cindy Gallop on the female voice and female leaders being heard
March 31, 2020 00:22 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, Jane talks to Cindy Gallop about why this is the time for female leadership, and for the female voice to be heard. We talk about why women must take this opportunity and be at the heart of designing the world of work. Because out of adversity comes opportunity and the Covid-19 pandemic is upending and ending the world as we know it, providing for an entire re-think and redesign. Cindy talks about her own career, why taking leaps into the unknown is a good thing, and how ...
11: Cindy Gallop on the female voice and female leaders being heard
March 31, 2020 00:22 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode, Jane talks to Cindy Gallop about why this is the time for female leadership, and for the female voice to be heard. We talk about why women must take this opportunity and be at the heart of designing the world of work. Because out of adversity comes opportunity and the Covid-19 pandemic is upending and ending the world as we know it, providing for an entire re-think and redesign. Cindy talks about her own career, why taking leaps into the unknown is a good thing, and how sh...
With Helen Tupper co-author and co-founder of the Squiggly Careers movement
March 24, 2020 05:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBTo provide a brief interlude from what’s going on in the world right now and look to a brighter future, today’s podcast is an interview with Helen Tupper, co-author and co-founder of the Squiggly Careers movement. If there’s something positive to cling onto today, it has to be that when we come out the other side of this situation, the world of work will not just go back to the way it was, and employers will be rebuilding and re-thinking everything with the help of their employees. I am he...
Ep. 010 with Helen Tupper co-author and co-founder of the Squiggly Careers movement
March 24, 2020 05:30 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBTo provide a brief interlude from what’s going on in the world right now and look to a brighter future, today’s podcast is an interview with Helen Tupper, co-author and co-founder of the Squiggly Careers movement. If there’s something positive to cling onto today, it has to be that when we come out the other side of this situation, the world of work will not just go back to the way it was, and employers will be rebuilding and re-thinking everything with the help of their employees. I am ...
Ep. 009 with Holly Power on Flexible Working
March 17, 2020 05:09 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MBTeaching used to be synonymous with a professional career that would work perfectly with parenthood. But the shortage of teachers is fuelled by real-life stories of high stress jobs, on low pay and long hours. In this episode Jane talks to Holly Power, founder of Return To Teach, about the work she’s doing to shake up the teaching profession and open it to more flexible working practices. She’s a teacher, business founder, Government Advisor and a lot of the challenges and experiences sh...
9: Holly Power on Flexible Working
March 17, 2020 05:09 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBTeaching used to be synonymous with a professional career that would work perfectly with parenthood. But the shortage of teachers is fueled by real-life stories of high stress jobs, on low pay and long hours. In this episode Jane talks to Holly Power, founder of Return To Teach, about the work she’s doing to shake up the teaching profession and open it to more flexible working practices. She’s a teacher, business founder, Government Advisor and a lot of the challenges and experiences she h...
Holly Power on Flexible Working
March 17, 2020 05:09 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MBTeaching used to be synonymous with a professional career that would work perfectly with parenthood. But the shortage of teachers is fueled by real-life stories of high stress jobs, on low pay and long hours. In this episode Jane talks to Holly Power, founder of Return To Teach, about the work she’s doing to shake up the teaching profession and open it to more flexible working practices. She’s a teacher, business founder, Government Advisor and a lot of the challenges and experiences she...
Ep. 008 Viv Groskop talks about female ambition, how you can lift as you climb, and what it means to be an ambitious woman.
March 10, 2020 05:30 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWhy does the idea of an ambitious woman, conjure up images of ruthlessness and power dressing? Is it changing and is it possible to be a likeable ambitious woman who can help others at the same time as helping yourself to progress? Viv talks about some of the topics in her new book “Lift As You Climb, Women And The Art Of Ambition.” She gives some very practical advice on owning the room as a woman, being yourself at work and doing things on your own terms. She also talks about putt...
Viv Groskop talks about female ambition, how you can lift as you climb, and what it means to be an ambitious woman.
March 10, 2020 05:30 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWhy does the idea of an ambitious woman, conjure up images of ruthlessness and power dressing? Is it changing and is it possible to be a likeable ambitious woman who can help others at the same time as helping yourself to progress? Viv talks about some of the topics in her new book “Lift As You Climb, Women And The Art Of Ambition.” She gives some very practical advice on owning the room as a woman, being yourself at work and doing things on your own terms. She also talks about putt...
8: Viv Groskop talks about female ambition, how you can lift as you climb, and what it means to be an ambitious woman.
March 10, 2020 05:30 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWhy does the idea of an ambitious woman, conjure up images of ruthlessness and power dressing? Is it changing and is it possible to be a likeable ambitious woman who can help others at the same time as helping yourself to progress? Viv talks about some of the topics in her new book “Lift As You Climb, Women And The Art Of Ambition.” She gives some very practical advice on owning the room as a woman, being yourself at work and doing things on your own terms. She also talks about putting ...
7: 'The Voice' Celebrity Stylist Gayle Rinkoff on 'Mum Style' and finding domestic balance
March 03, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBJane talks to Gayle Rinkoff, celebrity stylist, who is currently really busy working on BBC’s The Voice, and mother of three girls. In this episode we cover the importance of finding your champions at work, leaving permanent employment and going freelance, finding domestic balance when you’re in a career that isn’t especially family-friendly, and why “mum style” can still be fashionable – including her tips on where to shop and how to put together a great outfit.
Ep. 007 Gayle Rinkoff, 'The Voice' Celebrity Stylist on 'mum style' and finding domestic balance
March 03, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBJane talks to Gayle Rinkoff, celebrity stylist, who is currently really busy working on BBC’s The Voice, and mother of three girls. In this episode we cover the importance of finding your champions at work, leaving permanent employment and going freelance, finding domestic balance when you’re in a career that isn’t especially family-friendly, and why “mum style” can still be fashionable – including her tips on where to shop and how to put together a great outfit.
'The Voice' Celebrity Stylist Gayle Rinkoff on 'Mum Style' and finding domestic balance
March 03, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBJane talks to Gayle Rinkoff, celebrity stylist, who is currently really busy working on BBC’s The Voice, and mother of three girls. In this episode we cover the importance of finding your champions at work, leaving permanent employment and going freelance, finding domestic balance when you’re in a career that isn’t especially family-friendly, and why “mum style” can still be fashionable – including her tips on where to shop and how to put together a great outfit.
Ep. 006 Rene Huey-Lipton, talks about surviving menopause, cancer and redundancy as a working mother.
February 25, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBJane talks to Rene Huey-Lipton, founder of the Dame Collective, a new platform that matches women over the age of 40 with employers who value the experience that age brings. In this straight-talking interview, Rene discusses the menopause, her double mastectomy and breast cancer, and going through all of this at work. She talks openly about attitudes towards older women and her experience of being unexpectedly laid-off in your 50s. Find out more about Rene HERE Join the C...
Rene Huey-Lipton talks surviving menopause, cancer and redundancy as a working mother
February 25, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBJane talks to Rene Huey-Lipton, founder of the Dame Collective, a new platform that matches women over the age of 40 with employers who value the experience that age brings. In this straight-talking interview, Rene discusses the menopause, her double mastectomy and breast cancer, and going through all of this at work. She talks openly about attitudes towards older women and her experience of being unexpectedly laid-off in your 50s. Find out more about Rene HERE Join the C...
6: Rene Huey-Lipton talks surviving menopause, cancer and redundancy as a working mother
February 25, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBJane talks to Rene Huey-Lipton, founder of the Dame Collective, a new platform that matches women over the age of 40 with employers who value the experience that age brings. In this straight-talking interview, Rene discusses the menopause, her double mastectomy and breast cancer, and going through all of this at work. She talks openly about attitudes towards older women and her experience of being unexpectedly laid-off in your 50s. Find out more about Rene HERE Join the Careering into...
Prof. Sue Black talks about the power of resilience, overcoming adversity and using social media as a force for good.
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode Jane talks to Professor Sue Black about her experience as a single mother who fled domestic abuse and went to a women’s refuge with her three children at the age of 25. Driven by the need to provide for her family by herself she began studying for a qualification. Today she’s Professor of Maths at Durham University, a serial entrepreneur, Philanthropist and proud grandmother. The important themes of overcoming adversity, resilience and helping others to succeed are all ...
Ep. 005 Prof. Sue Black talks about the power of resilience, overcoming adversity and using social media as a force for good.
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode Jane talks to Professor Sue Black about her experience as a single mother who fled domestic abuse and went to a women’s refuge with her three children at the age of 25. Driven by the need to provide for her family by herself she began studying for a qualification. Today she’s Professor of Maths at Durham University, a serial entrepreneur, Philanthropist and proud grandmother. The important themes of overcoming adversity, resilience and helping others to succeed are all ...
5: Prof. Sue Black talks about the power of resilience, overcoming adversity and using social media as a force for good.
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode Jane talks to Professor Sue Black about her experience as a single mother who fled domestic abuse and went to a women’s refuge with her three children at the age of 25. Driven by the need to provide for her family by herself she began studying for a qualification. Today she’s Professor of Maths at Durham University, a serial entrepreneur, Philanthropist and proud grandmother. The important themes of overcoming adversity, resilience and helping others to succeed are all dis...
Ep. 004 Royal Editor Emily Nash on Mum Guilt, social media and prioritising your career
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBJane talks to the Royal Editor of Hello! Magazine, Emily Nash, about “mum guilt,” business travel when your kids are very young, prioritising your career and being present for your children when your job, never switches off. Connect with Emily: Twitter @emynash Instagram @emilynashhello Join the Careering into Motherhood Facebook group HERE
Royal Editor Emily Nash on Mum Guilt, social media and prioritising your career
February 11, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBJane talks to the Royal Editor of Hello! Magazine, Emily Nash, about “mum guilt,” business travel when your kids are very young, prioritising your career and being present for your children when your job, never switches off. Connect with Emily: Twitter @emynash Instagram @emilynashhello Join the Careering into Motherhood Facebook group HERE
3: With Caroline Goyder, author of Gravitas, Find Your Voice, and professional voice coach
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, I talk to voice coach and author, Caroline Goyder about the practical ways you can train your voice for impact and effect, find your own comfortable style that will work in a room of three or three thousand, and why persuasion is more important than tech skills for jobs in the future. Connect with Caroline HERE Join the Careering into Motherhood Facebook group HERE
With Caroline Goyder, author of Gravitas, Find Your Voice, and professional voice coach
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, I talk to voice coach and author, Caroline Goyder about the practical ways you can train your voice for impact and effect, find your own comfortable style that will work in a room of three or three thousand, and why persuasion is more important than tech skills for jobs in the future. Connect with Caroline HERE Join the Careering into Motherhood Facebook group HERE
Ep. 003 with Caroline Goyder, author of Gravitas, Find Your Voice, and professional voice coach
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode, I talk to voice coach and author, Caroline Goyder about the practical ways you can train your voice for impact and effect, find your own comfortable style that will work in a room of three or three thousand, and why persuasion is more important than tech skills for jobs in the future. Connect with Caroline HERE Join the Careering into Motherhood Facebook group HERE
2: With Jennifer Petriglieri, Professor at INSEAD, and author of 'Couples That Work'
January 21, 2020 19:05 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode we're talking with Jennifer Petriglieri, Professor at INSEAD, and author of 'Couples That Work' on kids, cleaning and careers: keeping your relationship and your careers on track when you both work. Join the Careering into Motherhood Facebook group HERE
Ep. 002 with Jennifer Petriglieri, Professor at INSEAD, and author of 'Couples That Work'
January 21, 2020 19:05 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode we're talking with Jennifer Petriglieri, Professor at INSEAD, and author of 'Couples That Work' on kids, cleaning and careers: keeping your relationship and your careers on track when you both work. Join the Careering into Motherhood Facebook group HERE
With Jennifer Petriglieri, Professor at INSEAD, and author of 'Couples That Work'
January 21, 2020 19:05 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode we're talking with Jennifer Petriglieri, Professor at INSEAD, and author of 'Couples That Work' on kids, cleaning and careers: keeping your relationship and your careers on track when you both work. Join the Careering into Motherhood Facebook group HERE
Career breaks and maternity leave – successfully making your return to work
January 21, 2020 15:42 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBJane Johnson, founder of the Careering Into Motherhood platform, and Lisa Unwin, CEO & Author of She’s Back talk about how to prepare for a return to work. From CV writing, to building your network and finding a flexible role that suits you. You need a plan that you can call your own. Here’s how to start. Join the Careering into Motherhood Facebook group HERE