Episode #14: Delayed Gratification

Do you procrastinate? Have you ever planned to do something on a certain day at a certain time, only to find that when the time came, you didn’t feel like doing it? If so, you’re not alone. We’re all guilty of putting things off to the last minute, or occasionally not doing things we say … Continued

Episode #13: Courage as a Tool

It’s easy to look at other people who seem confident and think that confidence comes naturally to them. But have you ever thought about the courage behind it? The courageous steps they took to earn that confidence? In this week’s episode, I explain why courage is more important and useful than confidence, and share my … Continued

Episode 12: Belief First, Proof Later

Most people wait for proof before they will believe something is possible. This is why they stay stuck. The more strongly you are prepared to believe in your ability to build a career and life you love, the more successful you will be in building it. That’s because your beliefs determine what you pay attention … Continued

Episode 11: The Discomfort Zone

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

Episode #10: Be more ambitious

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

Episode #9: Plan Your Free Time

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

Episode #8: Who is Caroline Flanagan?

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

Episode #7: How to find a mentor

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

Episode #6: Take care of you

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

Episode #5: How to Get Up Early

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