Delegate to Elevate: How Outsourcing Can Boost Your Business, Career and Family Life, with Charlotte Speak Artwork

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.

All Episodes

Work It Like A Mum

Delegate to Elevate: How Outsourcing Can Boost Your Business, Career and Family Life, with Charlotte Speak

May 25, 2023 • Elizabeth Willetts • Season 1 • Episode 34

In our latest conversation on Work It Like a Mum, host Elizabeth Willetts is joined by Charlotte Speak, the brilliant mind behind Power of the Parent. Charlotte’s game-changing mission? To help organisations change gear and ensure parents don't just get by at work but genuinely flourish.

In this episode, Charlotte opens up about the rollercoaster ride of starting her own business, grappling with the idea of outsourcing and figuring out how to value tasks. Through her candid chat, she wants to reassure you that it's absolutely alright for everyone's journey to look different - and it’s more than okay to lean on others and embrace outsourcing to give your business a much-needed boost.

What Charlotte's story really hammers home is the magic of outsourcing. By passing the baton for tasks like scheduling and podcast editing to skilled people in her team, she's had the freedom to zero in on the bits of her business that need her most. She’s even found a great cleaner to tackle those pesky household chores that kept her from focusing on work at home.

Yes, outsourcing might feel costly, but it’s a smart move if you're looking to run your business smoothly or if you're juggling a jam-packed job while trying to keep a healthy work-life balance. By chucking out the idea of 'perfection' and easing up on the expectations, Charlotte has crafted her own version of success: being present, playing to her strengths and cherishing quality family time.

So, if you feel a tad swamped with the demands of your business or a bustling job, why not consider offloading a few tasks to experts who can help you streamline your day-to-day? Take a leaf out of Charlotte's book and remember it's alright to ask for help.

Finally, remember this gem from Charlotte: success doesn’t come in one shape or size. It's all about defining it in a way that works for you.

Fancy a bit more wisdom from inspiring women like Charlotte? Don’t miss a beat! Subscribe to Work It Like a Mum, leave us a review if you're enjoying the show, and share it with another mum who might need a pick-me-up. Together, we can redefine success, one episode at a time. Tune in next time, and remember - you're doing a brilliant job!

Show Links:

Podcast Sponsor: Taylor and Francis

Power of the Parent

Connect with Charlotte on LinkedIn

Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn

Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount.

Support the show

Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!

Follow us on Instagram.

And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!