Work It Like A Mum
How do I know if I'm ready to return to work after maternity leave? Can I *really* make all the pick-ups, drop-offs AND get to work on time? Am I ready for that promotion? How do I balance managing a large team and demanding kids? Is now the right time to start my own business? Can I flourish in a part-time job? And the biggest question of all, can I *really* have it all? Whether you're returning to work after your first maternity leave or juggling a high-flying career with teenagers that won't do their homework, this is the show for you.Work It Like A Mum is a new podcast giving you a weekly dose of inspiration, confidence, and step-by-step tips (plus lots of comradery) to help you flourish in your career after kids. Hosted by the Founder of Investing in Women, Elizabeth Willetts, we chat with remarkable women redefining our working world. They'll share their secrets on how they've achieved extraordinary things after children, set boundaries and balance, challenges they've faced (and how they've overcome them) to define their own versions of success. Every episode is brimming with ideas, tools, hints and tips you can put straight into practice so you, too, can have a career you adore. We cover it all - with raw honesty and a few laughs to ensure you are seen, heard, promoted and hired - whilst keeping your sanity at home! Listen now to get all the inspiration you need to Work It Like A Mum.
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110 episodes
From Stigma to Strength: Empowering Women to Thrive in Their 40s and Beyond
Have you ever wondered how to embrace the changes of menopause while finding joy and empowerment in this new chapter of life? Or sought advice on how to boost your confidence during pre-menopause, menopause, and beyond?In this episode, ...
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Episode 103
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30:41
Taking Control: How to Reclaim Career Confidence and Balance Life
Have you ever felt unsure of how to regain control of your career while juggling the demands of family life? Or wondered how to boost your confidence in the workplace, especially after a significant life change like becoming a parent?In...
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Episode 102
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41:32
Redefine Success: Embrace Authenticity and Leadership with Jen Smollet
Ever feel like you’re living by someone else’s definition of success? Struggling to align who you genuinely are with society’s expectations? In this episode of ‘Work It Like a Mum’, we tackle these challenges with leadership coach Jen ...
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Episode 101
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51:48
Regaining Confidence: Getting Your Pink Back After Motherhood
Have you ever felt lost or unsure about how to regain your confidence after a significant life change, like maternity leave or a health challenge?If you're an HR professional or leader, how are you currently supporting the well-being of ...
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Episode 100
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47:51
Life After Kids: How to Upskill and Relaunch Your Career
Are you considering a career shift or want to return to the workforce after a break? Are you wondering how you can balance a rewarding career with family life? You’re not alone!Meet
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Beyond the Maternity Leave: Navigating Motherhood and Career Ambitions
Can becoming a mother actually enhance your career prospects? Dive into this eye-opening episode of "Work It Like a Mum”, where we talk to Pauline Brookes and Clara Emanuel, the sisters behind Moderna Media. They've launched workwelle, a platfo...
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Episode 99
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41:12
Championing Change: Thea Bardot on Transforming Recruitment and Trans Advocacy
Ever wondered what it takes to break through barriers in a predominantly cis-male industry? Join us as we sit down with Thea Bardot, the innovative founder of Lightning Travel Recruitment. Thea shares their riveting journey from the high-stakes...
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Episode 98
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52:02
Why Kids Don't Have To Mark the End of Your Career—They Might Just Be the Start!
If you’re worried that having kids might spell the end of your career, then this episode of the Work It Like A Mum podcast is the wake-up call you need as we chat with dynamic HR powerhouse Kat Gilbert, who after 8 years as a stay-at-home mum l...
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Episode 97
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29:29
Why You Should Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway! And Why Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Career
Are you ready to challenge your limits and embrace opportunities that scare you? Join us for an empowering conversation with Leanne Cooper, a leading career advancement coach dedicated to helping women unleash their full potential at work.<...
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Episode 96
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31:15
Turning Passion into Purpose: How Aby Hawker is Transforming PR
What if you could turn your passion into a purpose-driven career? That's exactly what Aby, the entrepreneurial force behind Transmission PR, has achieved. With 25 years of experience in public relations, Aby's journey is an inspiring listen.
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Episode 95
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37:47
Revising the Rulebook: How Women Are Reshaping Economic Policy
Have you ever wondered how unpaid labour shapes our economy or why childcare subsidies are crucial for boosting birth rates and female workforce participation? In this groundbreaking episode of the "Work It Like a Mum" podcast, we sit down with...
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Episode 94
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37:32
Beyond the Classroom: Could Home Education Work for Your Family?
Ever wonder if schooling from home could be the right choice for your family? This week, we’re diving into the world of home education with leadership coach Jen Smollett, who shares her journey of home-educating her two daughters. Whether you'r...
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Episode 93
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36:30
Dream to Reality: What It Really Takes to Start Your Own Business
Ever considered stepping out on your own and starting a business? In this inspiring episode, join us as Rachel Coles, founder of Conv3rt Marketing, takes us through her journey from redundancy to running a successful marketing agency. She share...
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Episode 92
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32:39
Rewrite Your Life: Changing the Narratives That Hold You Back
Welcome to today’s episode of the Work It Like A Mum podcast. In this episode, we will explore the transformative power of understanding and reshaping your subconscious beliefs with Fela Rosa, a seasoned career and spiritual life coach. We a...
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Episode 91
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33:07
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: Unlocking a Life Beyond Limits
Is your mind holding you back from having the life you really want? Have you ever wondered if just by changing your mindset, you could live the life of your dreams? Then you won't want to miss this week's podcast episode as we chat with Nidhi K...
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Episode 90
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45:24
How to Thrive During the School Holidays: Quick Health Hacks You Can Fit in Around Kids and Work With Nutritionist, Wilma MacDonald
Balancing work and family life during the summer can be challenging, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to integrate healthy habits that benefit the whole family. Join us for a conversation that promises to energise your summer! I’ll be chat...
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Episode 89
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31:08
From Playdates to Profits: Kristy and Suzanne’s Journey to Business Success
Have you ever wondered if you could go into business with your best friend? Then you won't want to miss this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast episode, where we chat with Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett, who, after meeting at a baby class, ...
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Episode 88
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48:02
Beyond Words: Nima Abu Wardeh's Secrets to Impactful Communication for Career Success
Join us for a game-changing conversation with communication expert Nima Abu Wardeh as she dismantles the myths around confidence and redefines what it means to truly stand out. If you're ready to transform how you speak, listen, and present you...
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Episode 87
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40:37
Curl Queen to CEO: Rachel’s Secrets to Thriving with Textured Hair
Get ready to fall back in love with your curls in today’s episode of “Work It Like A Mum.” I’m chatting with the fabulous Rachel, the brains behind CURLiD, who's on a mission to transform how we care for our textured tresses. Whether you’ve got...
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Episode 86
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29:25
Transform Your Health: Mastering Gut Wellness with Wilma MacDonald
Ready to feel amazing every.single.day? Umm, yeah - us too! So, let's unlock the secret together! Join us in this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast episode as we speak with expert Nutritionist Wilma MacDonald for a transformative chat on gut he...
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Episode 85
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31:38
The Myth of Work-Life Balance: How Flexible Work Creates Work-Life Integration
Ever feel like you're perpetually dropping balls? Yeah, us, too. This week, we meet Faizah Jawaid, a sales rockstar who did a total career pivot after having kids. But the transition wasn't all sunshine and roses. Buckle up as Faiz...
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Episode 84
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28:45
From Invisible to Invincible: Self-Promotion Strategies for Career Success
Ever feel like you're the world's best-kept secret at work? It's time to change that—without the ick factor of traditional self-promotion!Join me in this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast as I chat with Leanne Cooper, a career advanceme...
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Episode 83
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31:58
Can You Really Have It All? Debunking Career Myths with Rachel Exton
Welcome to this week's "Work It Like a Mum Podcast" episode! If you've ever felt pulled in a million directions — juggling work deadlines, a demanding boss, kids' hobbies and even some 'me-time' then this week's episode is for you. I'm thrilled...
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Episode 82
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46:44
Breaking the Glass Ceiling with a Baby on Board
Join us this week as we chat with Verena Hefti, the force behind Leaders Plus, an initiative helping parents climb the career ladder while rocking parenthood. Discover how Verena’s own journey as a working mum sparked her to create a community ...
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Episode 81
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41:24
Retraining to be a Salesforce Consultant: Is a Tech Career Your Next Move?
In this bonus podcast episode, we delve into Ana-Maria Guzu’s inspiring transition from a sales role in the construction sector to a flourishing career as a Salesforce consultant facilitated by the wonderful Salesforce trainer,
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