Podcasts by Wisdom For Working Mums

Anxiety Unveiled: Managing Anxiety as a High-Achieving Working Mother from 2023-12-13T05:30

Today, we want to delve into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us - anxiety.

Specifically, we will be focusing on high functioning anxiety and how it affects high achievers...

Unlocking The Future For Working Mothers from 2023-11-29T06:00

Join me as I dive into the ever-evolving landscape of the future of work. This shift could have a profound impact on women, especially working mothers.

Many of us are on the edge of...

Tech Time Out - Digital Wellbeing Day from 2023-11-15T06:16

What's your relationship like with technology?

If you find that technology is taking up too much time and space in your and your family's life, then this episode is for you.
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Fuelling Your WellBeing From The Inside from 2023-11-01T05:30

As working mothers, we often wear more hats than a magician at a hat shop. We're the CEOs of our households, the heartbeats of our families, the powerhouses in our careers, and the glue that hol...

Navigating Cold and Flu Season: Insights for Working Mums on Keeping Kids Well from 2023-10-18T04:00

As working mums, we know how challenging it can be when our little ones are off sick. This episode is all about arming ourselves with some valuable insights and strategies to help protect our ch...

How to Negotiate in the Boardroom and Around the Kitchen Table to Thrive as a Working Mum from 2023-10-04T04:30

Have you ever wished you could confidently ask for what you're truly worth?

Maybe that pay rise?
Maybe that promotion?
Maybe for your partner to take a more equitable pa...

Quietly Visible: How to Lead with Influence, Confidence and Impact as an Introverted Woman from 2023-09-20T04:30

Have you ever wondered why some people thrive in the bustling energy of social gatherings, while others find their greatest strength in moments of solitude and reflection?

In this e...

How Do You Manage It All? Empowered Work-Life Integration As A Working Mum from 2023-09-06T05:00

In this episode, I'm diving into a common question that working mothers face: "How do you manage it all?"

The juggling act of balancing work, family, and your personal life.
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Seeds of Change: How Small Actions Can Create a Positive Legacy in the Workplace from 2023-08-23T05:30

Ever felt the sense that gender inequality in the workplace is somehow our fault as women?

We often hear:

We’re not confident enough.
We let imposter syndrome hold us back. Listen

Anatomy of Trust: Cracking The Code from 2023-08-09T05:00

Trust is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, whether it's with our colleagues, partners, children, or even ourselves. 

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be seen as trust...

How I've Stepped Up To Be the CEO In My Business And Life: Behind The Scenes With My Business Manager Lauren Fenn-Ellis from 2023-07-26T05:30

Let me take you behind the scenes!

In my latest podcast episode, l share my journey from solo entrepreneur to building a dream team and how it has transformed my life and business ...

The Future Of Leadership - Building Future Fit Mindsets from 2023-07-12T05:19

The future of leadership lies in our ability to embrace the non-linear nature of the world.  What the military call VUCA - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. 

This non-linear wor...

Seven Signs You're Addicted to Busyness from 2023-06-28T05:00

Does life feel busy?

For most people, the answer to this question will be YES!

But how do you know if you have an addiction to busyness or if you're simply living a ful...

Fatherhood Matters - Insights From A Solo Father from 2023-06-14T06:06

Here at Wisdom For Working Mums you obviously hear me talk a lot about mothers.

But a huge part of our experience is influenced by gender and societal roles.  The research shows that if w...

The Tolerance Paradox: Balancing Acceptance And Boundaries For Your Wellbeing from 2023-06-07T05:00

What’s the right level of tolerance to have to live a good life?
That's the question I'm reflecting on in my own life at the moment - come join me in this episode as we explore this concep...

The Missing Superpower That Changes Everything And Will Transform Your Impact As A Manager And Leader from 2023-05-24T06:00

Are you an accidental manager?  

Whether you formally hold the title of a people manager, we're all managing relationships with other people in our lives.  

But how much training h...

The Five Gifts of Anger from 2023-05-10T05:20

What's your relationship with anger?

If you struggle to have a healthy relationship with anger, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I share:

* My personal struggle wit...

How Hybrid And Remote Working Can Impact Career Progression from 2023-04-26T05:30

One of the outcomes of the pandemic is that more of us are working remotely.

So many of my clients tell me that the opportunity to work remotely has gifted them much-needed flexibility as...

Why Women Delegate Less Than Men And What We Can Do About It from 2023-04-12T05:40

We know as working mums that to have it all, we can’t do it all.

So delegation is a key strategy that can support us. But my experience supporting women as a coach is that so many o...

How To Make Flexible Working Work from 2023-03-29T05:00

Lack of flexibility at work pushes too many women out of the workforce.

So many women end up leaving their jobs and even their careers because they can’t find a way to combine their...

Maternal Inheritance - Mother in The Mother from 2023-03-15T18:16

In this Mother's Day special episode, I'm exploring Mother in the Mother - reflections on maternal lineage.  

When a woman becomes a mother, it's often a time when she reflects on her rel...

How To Have More Impact Without Working Harder from 2023-03-01T06:00

Wondering how you can continue to progress in your career without sacrificing your wellbeing or personal life?

In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that's needed to bre...

The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men and What We Can Do About It? from 2023-02-15T05:59

The Authority Gap - Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men and What We Can Do About It?

Ever felt like your competence is challenged and your views ignored as a woman in ...

The Power Of Your Purpose from 2023-01-25T06:00

Do you feel stuck?
Maybe you’re asking yourself:
What do I want?
Is this enough?
Why do I keep wanting more?

These big questions are some of the toughest to ...

The Impact of 100 Episodes - Stories From Listeners from 2023-01-11T06:00

This episode is dedicated to you.

As we hit the podcast's 100 episodes milestone, we decided to invite a special guest to join us - you the listeners.

Join me in hearin...

Life Lessons From 2022 from 2022-12-28T07:10

As we close the door on another year join me as I reflect on my life lessons from 2022.

In this episode, I’m going to reflect on what my lessons have been and I hope they help you t...

The Ultimate Christmas Story from 2022-12-24T06:00

You probably know this story very well.

It’s a 2000-year-old story.

It’s the story of the birth of Jesus BUT I bet you’ve never heard it quite like this before.
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Five Strategies To Help Mothers Feel Calm And In Control For The Week Ahead from 2022-12-14T06:00

I don’t know about you but I’m always looking for life hacks.

Those little strategies and tips that can make my life easier and save me time and energy.

My guest Toni-A...

Gender Happiness Gap from 2022-11-30T06:47

Despite gains in political, economic and social freedoms over the last few decades for women, we've seen a significant reduction in female happiness. 

A stark gender happiness gap is emer...

How To Feel Less Guilty and More Empowered As A Working Mum from 2022-11-16T06:00

Ever felt guilty as a working mum?

Like you're somehow failing?

Feel like you're not living up to the idea in your mind of the kind of mother you ought to be?
Listen

The Underestimated Power of Saying No from 2022-11-02T06:23

In this episode, I’m exploring the topic of an often underused and underestimated word. It’s only a small word but it can have a mighty impact on your life.

That word is no.
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Love Does Not Hurt - Coming Together To End Domestic Abuse from 2022-10-19T05:30

In my latest podcast, I'm exploring a really important issue.

This is a topic that affects women no matter what their age, status, culture, religion or race.

But it’s a...

Your Trusted Squad - Breaking The Taboos On Infertility, Miscarriage&Surrogacy from 2022-10-05T05:00

Today, we’re talking about a subject close to my heart and I know close to the heart of so many other women.

It’s a subject that still has a degree of taboo, secrecy and shame attached to...

Using Life's Little Transitions To Thrive As A Working Mum from 2022-09-21T06:00:50

Do you find the abrupt switching between your roles of being a professional and a parent difficult?

You're not alone.
 
The research shows that role overload is a real issue f...

Developing Healthy Helping Habits To Avoid Generosity Burnout from 2022-09-07T05:30:53

Do you know if you have healthy helping habits?
Too many women have learnt unhealthy helping habits.

In my latest podcast episode I'm exploring the concept of over-helping. Listen

The Story Of Cancer, Courage and Hope from 2022-08-24T06:00:37

Heartbreaking, heartwarming and inspiring!

Roisin Pelan...

Progressing Your Career With Personal Power from 2022-08-10T06:00:31

How do you succeed in your career without sacrificing in your personal life?

In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful insight into how can have more impact but in a more sustainable ...

Insights on Living Your Best Life from an Olympic Performance Psychologist from 2022-07-27T06:00:17

We know that world-class performers get the privilege of working with world-class psychologists.

These psychologists work alongside them to support them to be at their best and achi...

How To Stop Burnout Before It Starts from 2022-07-13T06:00:47

We know burnout is on the rise for working mothers.  In fact, the data is pretty damning. 

Sadly too many women are on the road to burnout or are just a breath away from it.  But most of them do...

The Power Of You - How One Woman's Quest To Reconnect With Herself Led To Huge Business Success from 2022-06-29T06:00:26

She went from stay-at-home mum of 25 years to successful business owner in just 5 years!

It’s easy to lose yourself in motherhood and fall into the unhelpful narrative that being a mother...

What About The Dads? from 2022-06-15T06:30:10

What about the dads?

Recent research shows that 1 in 10 new dads will experience some symptoms of post-natal depression and 39% of expectant dads are concerned about their mental health.<...

What Do You See When You Look Up? Why Positive Working Mother Role Models Are Vital from 2022-06-01T05:00:40

I pulled the ripcord on my career. 

It was only years later that I realised what influenced me to leave a highly lucrative career that I was succeeding in.

I didn’t like what I saw...

7 Self-Coaching Questions To Help You Navigate from 2022-05-18T05:20:38

Ever found yourself wanting more out of life?

More family time?
More focus on your wellbeing?
More time for your hobbies?
More fulfilment? 

Do you find yourself a...

Your Guide To Rushing Woman's Syndrome from 2022-05-03T15:56:41

Do you ever feel like you're rushing through your life?
Running from one thing to the next? You're not alone.   

There's a rise in what's known as Rushing Woman's Syndrome. Never be...

Your Guide To Stepping Up Without Burning Out At Work from 2022-04-26T14:45:14

There’s a growing movement happening both individually and collectively  - can you feel it?
A sense that ‘this is not working anymore?’  Our working practices and cultures 
They’re not ...

From Moving For Medals To Moving For The Mind from 2022-04-05T14:38:52

In this episode, I talk with Olympic athlete Michelle Griffith Robinson about her journey with movement. Starting with a story of how her own mum was the catalyst for her becoming an Olympian by...

How To Find The Freedom To Flourish As A Working Mum from 2022-03-24T07:55:06

Want to flourish as a working mum? To find the freedom to do it on your own terms and thrive?

In this latest episode, I'm sharing How To Find The Freedom To Flourish As A Working Mu...

7 Things Not To Say To A Working Mother - The Common Ways Motherhood Bias Shows Up In The Workplace from 2022-03-08T15:45:15

Motherhood or maternal bias is believed to be the strongest form of gender bias.

Motherhood triggers false assumptions that women are less committed to their careers and even less ...

FIND YOUR UNICORN SPACE: RECLAIM YOUR CREATIVE LIFE IN A TOO-BUSY WORLD from 2022-02-22T12:44:25

One of the things that I struggled to understand when I hit burnout was how! How did this happen?

I got fiercely curious about it. How could I stop it from happening again if I don'...

Grit Or Quit - Knowing The Difference To Thrive As A Working Mother from 2022-02-08T13:14:31

In this episode, I'm exploring the concept of knowing when to grit and when to quit to support you to succeed and thrive as a working mum. I share three powerful questions you can ask yourself to d...

Discovering Your Mothering Style - How To Find Freedom To Be Yourself In Motherhood from 2022-01-25T10:49:14

Every found yourself comparing yourself to other mothers and feeling like you're falling short?

In this episode, I'm sharing insights into the Ancient Greeks and modern psyc...

Your Ideal Week - How to Set Yourself Up For Success Even If You Don't Enjoy Goal Setting from 2022-01-11T11:02:07

I used to have a guilty secret. That secret is I hate goal setting. I really don’t enjoy it. And I rarely do it.
I know it’s weird for a coach to admit right?

But havi...

Life Lessons From 2021 from 2021-12-29T09:24:55

It would be easy to just walk away from this year and close the door on it without looking back, hoping that I never have another year like this again.

But as difficult as it has be...

Three Christmas Burnout Traps And How To Avoid Them from 2021-12-13T14:27:42

As Christmas approaches it’s the season we’re meant to be being happy, joyous and fun – it’s ‘Merry Christmas’ after all.

But for many of us, it can lead to more stress and ...

Daring To Rest In Motherhood from 2021-12-07T10:39:44

Do you struggle to rest as a working mum?

Do you feel tired but you just feel like you can't step off the hamster wheel of life?

Does your secret fantasy involve going away to a ho...

The Gift Of Knowing How To Support Your Child With Their Mental Health from 2021-12-01T12:21:17

As mums there’s probably not a week goes by that we don’t worry about the wellbeing of our children in some way, shape or form.

But with the pandemic changing the wa...

Three Tips To Enjoy Life As A Working Mum from 2021-11-25T06:28:20

It can be hard as a working mum to find enjoyment in the busyness of life.  If you find yourself being pulled in different directions and feeling like there's not...

Losing Your S*** With The Kids? from 2021-11-17T06:49:51

Parenting can undoubtably be one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences…..when things are going well.  But when things aren’t going ...

How To Create Unicorn Space In Your Life As A Working Mum from 2021-11-11T14:10:43

If you're an overburdened working mum and feel like you need a permission slip to pursue activities that make you feel whole then this episode is for you.

In this episode I'm exploring ho...

Highlights From The Hills Of The Highlands from 2021-11-05T17:22:53

In September 2021 I joined Giovanna Fletcher, Emma Willis and over 100 other incredible women for a life changing experience in the hills of the Scottish Highlands for a charity challenge.

Becoming a Mum Without a Mum from 2021-10-27T06:25:22

In this episode I explore my experience of becoming a mother without my own mother here.  These insights are not only for mothers who are without their mother (for whatever reason) but for any m...

Becoming a Mum Without a Mum from 2021-10-27T06:25:22

In this episode I explore my experience of becoming a mother without my own mother here.  These insights are not only for mothers who are without their mother (for whatever reason) but for any m...

How To Batch Cook Your Way To More Freedom and Less Stress from 2021-10-19T09:07:01

Would you like to save at least an hour a week?

Silly question if you're a busy working mum, right?

This episode is guaranteed to make a difference in your life if cooking ...