Career Happy Mums: The Podcast

In this episode I chat to Helena Young, mum of two and Pharmacist who has experienced two significant pivots within her 15 year career. Helena's first career shift came before having children and the second after her second maternity leave. Helena, now working in training and education as an Education Supervisor for the Centre of Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) now delivers training and support to pharmacy professionals moving into the primary care sector. Helena previously worked in community pharmacy and, more recently, was Head of Department of Compliance and Medical Affairs for an independent clinical services provider. In this episode we discuss how Helena successfully achieved both changes in her career - what really helped her and how she decided to make the leaps. We discuss the difference in doing this pre- and post-children and of course the episode is jam-packed full of snippets of advice and tips for anyone else considering career changes. You can connect with Helena on Linked it at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-young/ Ready to figure out your career change - to stop going around in circles and finally figure out the answer to "but what can I possibly do instead?!" Then why not book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary If you have any questions, comments or insights to share with me on this episode, don't forget to reach me by joining my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums or via email [email protected] If you are stuck, going around in circles trying to work out what on earth to do about feeling unhappy in your career, I am here to help you figure it all out and get an action plan in place. You can book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary www.rebeccaamincoaching.co.uk

In this episode I chat to Della Judd, an executive coach and author of the book 'Get the job you really want...in a post-pandemic world'.  Having worked in a corporate environment for over 20 years, Della now trains business leaders on how to change their working environment and works with individuals to ensure they are in fulfilling and happy careers. She has two grown up children and had to deal with discrimination when they were younger and is a champion of flexible and remote work. In this episode we not only talk about carer happiness - what is important and tips on how to get it, but also Della's own experiences of intruding flexible and remote working - way before Covid was even a thing! You can connect with Kate on Linked it at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/della-judd-50256942/ Ready to figure out your career change - to stop going around in circles and finally figure out the answer to "but what can I possibly do instead?!" Then why not book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary If you have any questions, comments or insights to share with me on this episode, don't forget to reach me by joining my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums or via email [email protected] If you are stuck, going around in circles trying to work out what on earth to do about feeling unhappy in your career, I am here to help you figure it all out and get an action plan in place. You can book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary www.rebeccaamincoaching.co.uk

This episode is a little different as my guest, Amanda Newman, is not a career changer. She is however the founder of the incredibly successful and supportive free Facebook community The Career Mum , a working parent of four children (including 6-year-old twins!) and has carved a career in the male dominant industry of Technology. In this episode, Amanda not only offers a huge amount of advice, wisdom, hindsight and vulnerability, but she also shares her thoughts on how to carve a career change - particularly into Technology. Amanda shares how she has navigated career shifts, what she has found most helpful in developing her career as well as insight as to when she has paused to reflect - such as at points when her family has grown and when being faced with breast cancer.  If you are looking for inspiration, and tangible advice - particularly around a career shift into tech, this episode is for you. Having worked in Shell, Microsoft, IBM and Accenture, Amanda knows exactly what it takes and means to find mentors, sponsors and all kinds of support to help your career journey as a working mother.   If you are not already in Amanda's amazing Facebook group, I really encourage you to join today! The Career Mum You can connect with Amanda on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandanewman1/ Ready to figure out your career change - to stop going around in circles and finally figure out the answer to "but what can I possibly do instead?!" Then why not book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary If you have any questions, comments or insights to share with me on this episode, don't forget to reach me by joining my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums or via email [email protected] Want to learn more about my group career change coaching programme, or even sign up  to the waitlist? Here's the link: Career Change with Clarity group programme! www.rebeccaamincoaching.co.uk Let's connect on Linked In! 

If it feels like 'on paper' you should be happy in your career, but you're not, this episode is for you. In this episode I chat to Rebekah Clark, who has embarked on creating an emotional wellbeing platform and community to help raise a new generation of resilient and mindful children. Happy Marlo’s tailored tools empower three- to 11-year-old’s so that they can understand and manage their emotions and feel prepared for the ups and downs that lie ahead in life. Following a career in international media, marketing and communications, spanning over 22 years, Rebekah launched Happy Marlo in response to the high levels of stress, worry and anxiety children in the UK (and around the world) are experiencing. She brings bespoke and effective healing content to children and young people, with the goal of positively changing lives now, and for the future. In this episode we not only talk about how Rebekah took the plunge to go for this career change, what the triggers were for her - despite it appearing 'on paper' she had her dream career; but we also talk about the work she does to help support young people and how we see this (hopefully) becoming the norm for future generations.  You can connect with Kate on Linked it at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekahclark/ Or check out the Happy Marlo website www.happymarlo.com Ready to figure out your career change - to stop going around in circles and finally figure out the answer to "but what can I possibly do instead?!" Then why not book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary Want to learn more about my group career change coaching programme, or even sign up  to the waitlist? Here's the link: Career Change with Clarity group programme! If you have any questions, comments or insights to share with me on this episode, don't forget to reach me by joining my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums or via email [email protected] If you are stuck, going around in circles trying to work out what on earth to do about feeling unhappy in your career, I am here to help you figure it all out and get an action plan in place. You can book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary www.rebeccaamincoaching.co.uk

If you are scared about career change, then have a listen to this. In this episode I chat to Judith Keys who runs her own Business "My Food in France".  Since moving to France in 2013, Judith has been lucky to be surrounded by the finest food markets filled with seasonal, simple ingredients and it has reignited her lifelong passion for cooking. Judith also has two children under 6 at the time of recording, so has navigated her career changes with her family in mind. When Judith first moved to France, she worked as a Virtual Assistant and  Online Business Manager. It was only when she went on maternity leave to have her second baby in 2021 that the idea for her foodie business was born. Judith shares a heap of insights into how she has navigated so many changes in her world - from leaving her corporate career behind, moving to France and then changing career - twice!  You can connect with Kate on Linked it at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithkeys/ Or join her free Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/myfoodinfrance Ready to figure out your career change - to stop going around in circles and finally figure out the answer to "but what can I possibly do instead?!" Then why not find out more - or even sign up  to the waitlist for my Career Change with Clarity group programme! If you have any questions, comments or insights to share with me on this episode, don't forget to reach me by joining my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums or via email [email protected] If you are stuck, going around in circles trying to work out what on earth to do about feeling unhappy in your career, I am here to help you figure it all out and get an action plan in place. You can book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary www.rebeccaamincoaching.co.uk

If you have ever considered going freelance, this episode is for you! In this episode I chat to Kate Chidzik who is now a Freelance Digital Marketer with a focus on supporting over-stretched marketing teams and SMEs on short-term projects and digital marketing strategy. Kate also has two young children, her eldest having had a recent Autism diagnosis. Prior to this career shift, Kate spent 20 years in the corporate world carving out a very successful marketing career.  Kate shares SO much in this episode! We touch on why she decided to go freelance, how she made the leap, her fears of never having any clients and how she over came them, her supportive husband, getting boundaries in place as well as loads of advice for anyone that has ever hard a thought about going freelance.  Kate offers great insight into her learnings along the way which I know will be really helpful to many.  You can connect with Kate on Linked it at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katechidzik/ Ready to figure out your career change - to stop going around in circles and finally figure out the answer to "but what can I possibly do instead?!" Then why not find out more - or even sign up - to my Career Change with Clarity group programme! If you have any questions, comments or insights to share with me on this episode, don't forget to reach me by joining my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums or via email [email protected] If you are stuck, going around in circles trying to work out what on earth to do about feeling unhappy in your career, I am here to help you figure it all out and get an action plan in place. You can book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary www.rebeccaamincoaching.co.uk

Wow, wow, wow!! This is certainly an episode not to be missed!  In this episode I chat to Amy Wilkinson who is now a Coach supporting women and teams in the Food & Grocery Industry to be more assertive and get the recognition they deserve in their careers. Prior to this Amy’s career in Food expanded over 20 years, across multiple functions with a particular focus in New Product Development, Commercial Account Management and Category Insight. Amy is so incredibly open and honest about her personal experiences of burnout and resilience - which she now uses to help others build successful careers without the burnout. Amy offers great insight into career changes and of course the episode benefits from the fact that Amy is a fellow Coach - so is packed full of helpful advice if you are considering career changes or looking to progress your career successfully whilst avoiding burnout. Amy can be found at www.amywilkinsoncoaching.co.uk or on Linked it at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywilkinsoncoach/ Ready to figure out your career change - to stop going around in circles and finally figure out the answer to "but what can I possibly do instead?!" Then why not find out more - or even sign up - to my Career Change with Clarity group programme! If you have any questions, comments or insights to share with me on this episode, don't forget to reach me by joining my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums or via email [email protected] If you are stuck, going around in circles trying to work out what on earth to do about feeling unhappy in your career, I am here to help you figure it all out and get an action plan in place. You can book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary

In this episode I chat to Paul & Emily Hughes - husband and wife who together run the Parent Guide to Education, a membership programme that coaches parents going through GCSE and Post 16 exams with their teens. Emily and Paul, parents to three children, very honestly share their story of leaving teaching - how they planned for this after Emily experienced work-related depression. This episode not only demonstrates how work can drastically impact mental health but also shows that change IS possible - even when both partners make changes!   the Parent Guide to Education has been an evolution, starting out as educational poster creation, to now fully supporting parents to go from worried and frustrated that they don't know how to help their child during their education, to confident they can handle anything exams throw at them! Their story is incredibly inspirational - not only to demonstrate career change is possible, but also for parents who will face the exam stages with their children! (so all parents!) You can connect with Emily via Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-hughes-339683165/ and Paul here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hughes-8040a115/ or find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/parentguidetogcse Ready to figure out your career change - to stop going around in circles and finally figure out the answer to "but what can I possibly do instead?!" Then why not find out more - or even sign up - to my Career Change with Clarity group programme!  If you have any questions, comments or insights to share with me on this episode, don't forget to reach me by joining my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums or via email [email protected] If you are stuck, going around in circles trying to work out what on earth to do about feeling unhappy in your career, I am here to help you figure it all out and get an action plan in place. You can book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary

In this episode I chat to Lianne Baker who, with a very successful career within HR, found, after having children she was faced with the struggles of finding flexible work that would allow her to continue her much loved career in HR and be the mum she wanted to be.  Lianne shares her shock at not having her flexible working request accepted along with her journey to reaching her goal of finding a senior role that does allow her to work flexibly. After a Linked In post went viral about this issue, she has found a role at the right level working for an organisation that truly value her and all it's employees.   Lianne shares great insight into how she achieved this and offers heaps of advice to help you do the same. She also talks about how organisations can get so much better at this!!  Lianne is pragmatic, honest and fair in all she shares in this episode! Well worth a listen if you are considering your return or future career with flex.   You can connect with Lianne via Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liannebaker/ Don't forget to also join my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums If you are stuck, going around in circles trying to work out what on earth to do about feeling unhappy in your career, I am here to help you figure it all out and get an action plan in place. You can book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary

In this episode I chat to Charlie Rosier, of Babbu, a digital nursery for everyone, to democratize early education, so that all children are afforded the same opportunities The sole purpose of this platform is to ensure EVERY child has the best possible start in life, through 15 minutes of play a day - which is scientifically proven to positively impact child development.  Charlie has experienced several career changes - starting out in land sourcing for development opportunities, to working as a Senior Investor within a property investment company in Hong Kong, then as an entrepreneur building her flexible, on-demand, on-site childcare business, before embarking on the development of her new venture with Babbu.  During our conversation, Charlie offers a "warts and all" view of her own personal experiences of significant changes in her career. This episode is not sugar coated and Charlie speaks incredibly passionately about why Babbu is so important to her - and no doubt will be to the lives of many others once launched.  If you are a parent, Charlie would love you to join her the waitlist to be kept up to date about her new app and platform, Babbu. You can also connect with Charlie via Linked In Don't forget to also join my free Facebook group Career Happy Mums If you are stuck, going around in circles trying to work out what on earth to do about feeling unhappy in your career, I am here to help you figure it all out and get an action plan in place. You can book a free consultation with me by clicking here: My Diary