Are you living and working comfortably? If the answer is yes, this week’s podcast is here to challenge you. Staying in your comfort zone is safe and easy. But it’s also hugely limiting. Everything you want to achieve in your life and work lies on the other side of the Discomfort Zone – a land … Continued
In this week’s episode, I reflect on the important role ambition has played in my life to date and make a case for why you should be more ambitious for your own life. It’s easy to stand still, to stay comfortable, to keep doing what you know you can do. But is it rewarding and … Continued
Do you wish you had more time? Ever pine for more hours in the day? If you’re often frustrated or surprised at how quickly time goes and how little free time you have for the things and people you love, it’s time to start planning your free time. When you know exactly how much free … Continued
It’s time! This episode is all about me. For those of you who don’t know me, it’s a (courageous) introduction to the woman behind the Podcast and some of the career and life experience that informs my work. For those of you who follow my Blog, or know me through my talks and events, this … Continued
This week on the podcast I talk about mentors and the role they play in helping you move forward in your life and/or career. Many people confuse a mentor with a sponsor, but they are not the same thing. In this podcast I tell you what a mentor is, how to find one and how … Continued
In this week’s podcast I talk about the importance of self-care. Your health and wellbeing are the foundation of everything you do – the better you feel and the healthier you are, the better equipped you’ll be for coping with the demands of being a working parent. This podcast is an invitation to check in … Continued
Getting up early is the cornerstone of my work life balance strategy, and with Spring on the horizon here in the UK it’s the perfect time to try it for yourself. If you see yourself as a night owl, I know this will sound like an impossible task. Likewise, if you’re a lawyer who works … Continued
Is the fear of failure stopping you from having the life and career you want? This episode of the Babyproof Your Career podcast is all about failure and why it’s time you gave yourself permission to fail more often. If you see failure as a dead end, it’s time to think again. Your definition of … Continued
Networking mistakes When it comes to networking, people (and especially women) make 3 common mistakes: 1. Keeping their head down, focusing only on doing the work 2. Being too busy juggling work and family and being unwilling to give it the time 3. Hating networking, either because it’s boring or because they don’t know how … Continued
Where are all the role models? Are you struggling to find your role models? Is there a lack of women who you can relate to and turn to for inspiration and ideas? Is there no-one out there who embodies for you what it means to progress your career and grow a family at the same … Continued
