Best Elizabeth Willetts Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS EPISODE: Building Confidence: Step Into Your Full Career Potential 50:49

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Send us a text In this bonus episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by brilliant career confidence coach Nicola Semple, who brings together mindset work, practical exercises, and deep real-world insight to help you take bolder steps forward in your career. Summer break is around the corner, and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can …

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From Stuck to Skilled: Breaking into Tech After a Career Break 17:24

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Send us a text In this episode of Work It Like a Mum, we chat with Artemis Cropper to talk about what it’s really like to leave a traditional career path and retrain in tech with Salesforce and the Supermums programme. We chat about how she overcame the uncertainty of a career break, why she chose Salesforce, and how Supermums gave her the structur…

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Jacqueline Hooton on Strength, Fitness, and Living Life to the Full in Midlife 32:58

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In this episode I chat to personal trainer and author Jacqueline Hooton about the importance of strength and fitness for women in midlife and beyond. Jacqueline shares her insights on how to start exercising safely, debunks myths about strength training making women bulky, and discusses how fitness can support independence, health, and happiness as…

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BONUS EPISODE: Gaining Career Clarity: How to Define What You Really Want Next 43:49

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Send us a text In this bonus episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by brilliant career coach Kim Holland to help you get clear on your next steps, whether you're job hunting, thinking about a pivot, or simply feeling stuck. Summer break is around the corner and while the pace of life slows down for many, it can be the perfect time to pause and …

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How to Say No and Still Be the Mum and Leader You Want to Be - Minus the Guilt! 49:11

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Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Work it like a Mum podcast, we're talking with the dynamic and inspiring Monique de Maio, founder and CMO of On Demand CMO, trailblazing marketer, mentor, black belt in martial arts, and author of 7 Secrets to Creating a Life You Love: A Practical Guide for Women in Leadership. We dive into the unfiltere…

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BONUS EPISODE: Why More Women Should Consider Entrepreneurship (And How to Actually Do It) 31:36

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Send us a text This week, we’re going LIVE with an empowering, honest conversation that every woman considering entrepreneurship needs to hear. We chat with Rebecca Newnham, founder of Get Ahead, about how building your own business can unlock freedom, confidence, and financial independence, without burning out or losing yourself. With 15 years of …

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Life Well Lived, Career Well Chosen: What If It All Starts with Self-Awareness? 44:16

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Send us a text This week on Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by the brilliant Laura Nesbitt—career coach, mum, and expert in helping people figure out what they actually want before jumping into job boards. We dive into the real reasons so many women feel stuck in their careers—and why the answer isn’t always a new job. 💡 We talk about: Why updating …

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Julie Smith is here to Coach you Confident! 37:20

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In this episode we chat to Julie Smith about the nuances of confidence and practical strategies to boost yours. Julie shares insights from her coaching experience and her award-winning book, Coach Yourself Confident, offering tips on overcoming self-doubt, managing setbacks, and cultivating humble confidence. Key Topics Covered: Why confidence ofte…

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Think a Part-Time Boss Can't Be a Greater Leader? Think Again 26:47

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Send us a text In this week’s Work It Like a Mum episode, we chat with Donna Wayman, Chief Operating Officer at Zurich Insurance. Donna is an award-winning leader with over 15 years of experience delivering strategic change in the financial services sector. She also works part-time in a senior, global role, which you don't hear about daily. Donna s…

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Build a Flexible Career Around Your Kids Without Sacrificing Your Income 1:06:46

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Send us a text In this week’s Work It Like a Mum episode, I’m joined by my friend and mentor, Sam Earnshaw, who shares her powerful story of going from stay-at-home mum to building a thriving career with Utility Warehouse (UW). Sam’s journey is full of grit, growth, and grace from navigating early motherhood and relationship breakdowns to finally f…

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Dr Giselle Goodwin asks...Can women really have it all? 38:50

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In this episode I’m joined by author, speaker, and researcher Dr Giselle Goodwin. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and a PhD exploring women, work, and well-being, Giselle shares her expert perspectives on the societal pressures women face, the evolution of gender roles, and practical strategies for reclaiming happiness and balance …

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How To Make Your Career Pivot Work For You 31:24

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Send us a text This week, I’m joined by Paula Stillman, Head of HR at Oxera — one of our favourite clients and long-time supporters of flexible and part-time working. Paula shares her career journey from retail to HR, how she found her calling in people and culture, and why she's so passionate about making the workplace more inclusive and adaptable…

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When Motherhood Changes Everything: Finding Purpose Again 31:15

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Send us a text This week, I’m joined by Georgie Harris, co-founder of Mums Who Build — a community created to support mums navigating the often difficult return to work or business after having children. After leaving a successful role at Burberry to care for her son with complex needs, Georgie found herself questioning identity, purpose, and finan…

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A Breast Cancer Survival Story: Finding Your New Self 31:35

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by the inspiring Anja Webster — a breast cancer survivor turned recovery coach. After her own life-changing diagnosis and treatment journey, Anja now supports others navigating life after breast cancer. We talk openly about the emotional rollercoaster of diagnosis, treatment…

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Motherhood, Career & Identity: How to Thrive Without Burning Out 54:45

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Gifty Enright — global workplace wellbeing expert, diversity and leadership consultant, TEDx speaker, and author of the highly acclaimed book Octopus on a Treadmill. This conversation is full of empowering insights for working women — especially mothers — navigating the pressures of…

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Emma Bardwell is back with The 30g Plan to beat food overwhelm 28:47

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Get ready to bust through nutrition overwhelm with brilliant nutritionist Emma Bardwell as she returns to the podcast to share insights from her latest book, The 30g Plan. If you're feeling a bit ‘headless chicken’ reading all the endless diet advice and trying to juggle balanced eating, Emma’s here to cut through the noise and give you a straightf…

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Career Feeling Stuck? Why It's OK to Start Again (And How!) 37:55

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Send us a text This week on the Work It Like a Mum podcast, I’m joined by career coach Kim Holland, who specialises in helping parents navigate career transitions. We explore why becoming a parent often sparks the desire for a career change, how to approach that change with confidence, and the framework Kim uses to help people make meaningful, sust…

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From Invisible to In-Demand: How to Build a Career-Changing Network 34:45

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Send us a text Surprise! We’re dropping a bonus episode this week — pulled from one of our recent LinkedIn Live conversations — and it’s a good one. In this special edition, I’m joined by the ever-brilliant Rebecca Newenham, founder of Get Ahead, a business support agency that connects businesses with freelance experts on a flexible basis. With 14 …

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Sara Barnes on resilience, rediscovering nature (and herself) and redefining adventures 33:34

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Join us for a gorgeous conversation with writer and passionate cold water swimmer Sara Barnes. Over the past decade, Sara’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. From barely being able to walk in her fifties to reclaiming an active, outdoor life amidst the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, she’s navigated major surgeries, embarked o…

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Grief, Growth, and Finding Purpose: A Funeral Celebrant's Story 53:55

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Send us a text This week, I’m joined by one of my oldest and dearest friends — the incredibly grounded and wise Nikki Lodge-Frear. A former teacher, Nikki has built a beautiful, purpose-led business as a funeral celebrant. This conversation is tender, honest, and surprisingly uplifting — an exploration of what it means to hold space for people at t…

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No Plan, No Problem: How to Switch Careers and Still Succeed 29:30

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Send us a text In this episode of Work It Like a Mum, I’m joined by Nicola Stevenson, Branch Manager at Jewson Orkney. Her career path is anything but traditional — from banking, to whisky distilling, to running a builders’ merchant — all while raising a family in the remote but stunning Orkney Islands. We chat about: What it’s really like to live …

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Elizabeth Willetts on Flex, career pivots, and taking control of your career journey 28:16

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Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Elizabeth Willetts, the founder of Investing in Women, a groundbreaking job board and community dedicated to empowering women and promoting family-friendly workplaces. With over 17 years of recruitment experience, Elizabeth is passionate about helping professionals find fulfilling flexible and p…

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Freelancer to Founder: Growing a Team, Without Losing Yourself 40:38

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Send us a text This week on Work It Like a Mum, I’m reunited with the brilliant Amanda Henderson, founder of Thread HR 💼 You might remember Amanda from an earlier episode where she dropped pure gold on how to go freelance (seriously — tip after tip after tip!). If you’re dreaming of leaving corporate behind, that one’s a must-listen — and we’ve lin…

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Leaving It All Behind: One Woman’s Move to the Middle East 39:56

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Send us a text This week on Work It Like a Mum, we sit down with Susanna Gray Jones — founder of Chime Search, recruitment powerhouse, and expat entrepreneur — to chat all things life, work, and the bold move to Dubai. From her career in recruitment to launching her own business overseas, Susanna shares candidly about what inspired her to make a ma…

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Lucy Melville on midlife reinvention after a double dose of loss 37:36

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What do you do when life throws you two cataclysmic curve balls in a short period of time that fracture your whole identity? My guest today is Lucy Melville. Lucy is a widow, and mother of three young people. Her husband Brian died of stage IV lung cancer in July 2023 just 6 weeks after diagnosis whilst her youngest child was still at school. Just …

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Surviving Menopause in the Workplace: What Every Woman Should Know 48:16

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Send us a text This week on Work It Like a Mum, I'm joined by the brilliant Anna Allerton—former sports journalist turned executive coach—who shares her deeply personal and professional journey through perimenopause and how it led to a powerful career pivot. Anna now specialises in coaching professional women, particularly those navigating the chal…

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Ditching the 9–5: How One Mum Built a Flexible Finance Career 47:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Work It Like a Mum, I sit down with Daniella Wainwright, founder of Wainwright Consulting. Daniella shares her journey from working in large corporate finance roles to starting her own business, offering fractional Finance Director (FD) services to growing companies. We discuss why she made the transition, how she …

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Empowering Mums: Balancing Motherhood and Ambition 48:53

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Send us a text In this week's Work it Like a Mum episode, we chat with Alex Morgan and Tiffany Scott, the inspiring hosts of the Manbition podcast! They share the story behind their podcast, their journey through motherhood, and how they balance ambition with family life. They reflect on the emotional process of reclaiming personal ambitions and re…

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Lauren Currie is a woman on a mission - to start a confidence revolution 32:29

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My guest today is Lauren Currie OBE, the Founder of UPFRONT, an organisation on a mission to change confidence, visibility, and power for 10 million women. I start by asking Lauren what does confidence means to her personally and how she has learned to cultivate it? Lauren describes confidence, not as a lack of doubt or feeling ready, but learning …

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Breaking the Silence: Empowering Fertility Conversations in the Workplace 41:09

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Send us a text In today’s episode of Work it Like a Mum, I’m chatting with the amazing Natalie Silverman, the voice behind The Fertility Podcast and co-founder of Fertility Matters at Work. As a long-time fan of Natalie’s podcast (which was a lifeline during my own fertility journey), I’m so excited to have her here to share her story. We talk abou…

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How Outsourcing & Flexible Work Is The Secret To Preventing Burnout 24:18

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Send us a text Welcome to this week’s episode of Working It Like a Mum! Today, we’re chatting with Rebecca Newnham from Get Ahead about outsourcing and flexible work. If you’ve ever wondered how virtual support can help lighten the load, stay tuned. Why You Should Listen: If you're tired of the hustle culture and looking for a more flexible way to …

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Elizabeth Dalziel on capturing menopause through the camera lens 33:25

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My guest this time is Elizabeth Dalziel - a photographer with an illustrious string of assignments under her belt. She’s lived and worked in more countries than most of us will visit in our lifetimes! She has won awards for her work covering the Iraq war, the 2004 Tsunami in Asia, and - closer to home - documenting the homeschooling of her children…

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Discover Munich RE: Who They Are, What They Do and Life Inside. 31:28

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Send us a text Bonus Episode: LinkedIn Live with Munich Re! Don’t miss the chance to hear from Lauren Tyrer and Sasha McNuff (P2P), members of the Talent Acquisition team at Munich Re, a global leader in reinsurance and insurance-related risk solutions. About Munich Re: With a presence in over 50 countries, Munich Re is at the forefront of managing…

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How to Thrive as a Working Mum 42:57

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Send us a text How do you balance a high-powered career with family life? On this week's Work it Like a Mum episode, we chat with Georgina Wicken, Chief People Officer at Pool RE, about how she secured a part-time senior role, why flexible work should be the norm, and the real impact of diversity in hiring. Topics Covered: ✅ How Georgina landed a p…

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How to Balance Your Career With Motherhood 37:15

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Send us a text In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we’re delighted to chat with Emily Russell, Internal Recruitment Partner at Saint-Gobain. Emily, who specialises in recruiting engineers, shares her journey of balancing a full-time career with single motherhood. With two children—one preparing for his GCSEs and the other only three years old—Emily…

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Christine Armstrong on workplace trends, getting visible, and why indecision is expensive! 30:22

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My guest today is Christine Armstrong, a keynote speaker, researcher, and author focused on the world of work. Over the past four and a half years, she has produced more than 200 videos in her weekly vlog, addressing major work-related topics such as hybrid working models and the role of AI in productivity. Each Friday morning, over 6,000 viewers f…

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The Future of Flexible Childcare 39:17

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Send us a text In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we’re joined by Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids, a childcare service designed to provide flexible, reliable options for working parents. Rachel shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and how her experience as a new parent led her to rethink the childcare system in the UK. T…

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How to Grow and Scale a Business Successfully 1:00:25

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Send us a text In this week's Work It Like a Mum episode, we sit down with Clare Findlay, the co-founder of Purple, a lead generation company serving clients in the tech industry. Clare shares her entrepreneurial journey and offers valuable insights into growing a business without external funding—a challenge she has successfully navigated. Episode…

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Dr Nicky Keay banishes the Myths of Menopause 36:43

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My guest this time is Dr Nicky Keay: Nicky is a medical doctor with expertise in the field of exercise endocrinology and a lecturer at University College London. Her clinical and research work is focused on women experiencing peri/menopause and with exercisers, dancers and athletes. Her book Myths of Menopause was published at the end of 2024 and N…

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Mastering Job Offers & Salary Negotiation 20:33

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Send us a text Welcome to the last episode of our January solo series on the Work It Like a Mum podcast! In this final solo episode, we’re diving into job offers—how to navigate, negotiate, and secure the best possible salary. 📖 This episode is in celebration of the release of my new book, Flex, which is designed to help you create a career that wo…

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Top Tips to Master Job Interviews 35:33

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Send us a text Welcome to the fourth episode of our January solo series on the Work It Like a Mum podcast! In this episode, we’re sharing essential tips for acing your job interview, whether in-person or virtual. From the preparation to the key questions you’ll likely be asked, you’ll learn how to show your best self and set yourself up for success…

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Master LinkedIn for Career Success in 2025 32:57

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Send us a text This week, we're back with the third episode in our January solo series with founder Elizabeth Willetts, guiding you to the career and life you've always dreamed of in 2025. If you're ready to kickstart this year with the job you've longed for, this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the power of LinkedIn and how it ca…

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Transform Your Career With Expert CV Advice 36:56

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Send us a text This week, we're back with the second episode in our January solo series with founder Elizabeth Willetts, guiding you to the career and life you've always dreamed of in 2025. If you're ready to kickstart this year with the job you've longed for, this episode is for you! In this episode, we're diving into one of the most crucial compo…

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How to Master Career Clarity and Navigate Change 50:23

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Send us a text Welcome to this week's Work It Like a Mum podcast episode! This month, we're bringing you a series of solo episodes with our Host, Elizabeth Willetts, founder of Investing in Women, to help you achieve the career you've always wanted. If 2025 is your year to make a change, you're in the right place. What's in This Episode? In this ep…

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Launching a New Career - Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Something New! 30:40

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Send us a text It’s never too late to launch a new career! Are you curious about the world of Salesforce and what it truly means to be a Salesforce Administrator? Is a career switch right for you? You’re in luck! This special LinkedIn Live with Sarah Taplin, now a consultant at Futureform, will answer all your questions about retraining, entering t…

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Why Emotional Intelligence is a Must-Have Leadership Skill 29:20

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Send us a text In this week’s episode of Work It Like a Mum, we chat with Roz Hobley, a high-performance coach at Giant London, a leadership consultancy specialising in unlocking potential in people and teams. Roz shares her expertise on emotional intelligence—what it is, why it’s essential, and how you can develop it. We also explore practical str…

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Discover How to Manage Stress Through Diet And Lifestyle 30:25

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Send us a text In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we chat with Wilma MacDonald, a nutrition therapist who shares her expertise and tips on 'how to manage stress through diet and lifestyle'. Wilma, who transitioned from a career in banking to nutrition after experiencing the toll stress had on her own health, now supports women—especially mothers a…

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Workplace Discrimination: How Mothers Can Fight Back for Justice 1:21:09

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Send us a text In this week's episode of Work It Like a Mum, we sit down with Nicola Hinds, a mother who found herself facing unexpected discrimination upon her return from maternity leave. Nicola was a senior manager at her company. Still, after taking maternity leave, she was pushed into an administrative role and treated as if her skills and exp…

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Carla Miller on how to deal proactively with Overwhelm 34:25

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This week I delve into ‘the Big O’ - aka Overwhelm, with Carla Miller. Carla is a leadership coach and best-selling author of ‘Closing The Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard’ which reached #1 in the Amazon charts for Business Leadership Skills and was a finalist in the 2023 Business Book Awards. Carla was CEO of…

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Why Slowing Down Is the Key to Achieving More Success 46:19

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Send us a text In this week's Work It Like a Mum episode, Camilia Berrada, an executive coach and transformational leader, joins us. Camilia shares her journey of slowing down to accelerate her career and life, helping individuals unlock their true potential. We discuss how understanding your zone of genius and aligning your choices with your value…