Creative Career Solutions For Parents

If you listen to nothing else today... listen to this episode. Truly... I can near enough assure you that it will get you thinking, remind you of your strength, your determination and your power. Yes I said power! After all, it's inspired by everyone's auntie in their head... Auntie Oprah (Winfrey) who talks about the idea that you are a single choice from a new beginning. I'd love to know what you think about this episode so let's catch up on the Limitless Coaching Facebook page and... don't forget that if you like what you hear and leave a review (on iTunes) it'll help more awesome peeps like you to find this podcast. Share the love beautiful.

Our children can be our greatest teachers, especially when we open our eyes to how their innocence, their (sometimes) lack of inhibition, and certainly their lack of hesitation in asking for what they want or need, comes into play. In today's episode - I share 3 of the many lessons we can learn from our children, which can contribute to our career and lifestyle success. These are 3 qualities that I suspect we see with children of a range of ages and if we can adopt some of them ourselves, we'd potentially go a long way. Here's to recognising that our children can often inspire us as much as we can inspire them - and to recognising that lessons in parenting and lessons in career and lifestyle progression can be more similar than we think.As ever, I'd love to know your thoughts on this episode and if you like what you hear, please do take a minute to leave a review on iTunes. It will help more awesome working parents like you to connect with the podcast.

At the time of recording this (naturally - at 1am) - I feel "inundated", on the cusp of overwhelm and well, aware this has been an unusual and very intense week so far. Is this a new normal or is this simply a busy week in terms of my employed work life? Whenever I even see overwhelm on the horizon, I believe it's important to take a moment and identify what's really going on, what is temporary, what needs changing, where maybe I just need to chill out and roll with it - or alternatively see a real issue up ahead and make a change. A key part of this process is identifying what my biggest time wasters are... and in this episode you join my stream of consciousness as I identify my 4 time sucks right now... and encourage you to think about what some of yours are at the moment too.

In this episode, I share the piece of advice from the teacher in my antenatal class - the piece of advice which has truly made me a better, happier parent and ultimately (usually) maintain a healthy perspective in relation to what success and productivity looks like. This piece of advice has absolutely added to my contentment level since becoming a parent and I share this pearl of wisdom in today's episode. Enjoy... and let me know your thoughts! I'd love to know if this is as useful for you as it was for me. Remember, if you like what you hear, please take a minute to review this podcast on iTunes... therefore helping fellow working parents like you to discover the podcast!

Do you remember how you felt as a new mum for the first time? The overwhelm? The fatigue? The excitement coupled with fear? As a maternity nurse and doula, Anna Wilk has been a huge support for many mums - helping them to get acclimatised in the role many would say is the most important of their life. In this 50 minute episode we discuss ways to make those early days with a new baby as manageable as possible, get to grips with what a doula is and the help s/he can give and understand why asking for help as a mum is essential. I share how Anna and I met, a tool she has which I highly recommend for new mums and Anna shares some insights which are useful for mums with children of any age when it comes to 'community'. She also says I phrase which is so apt for this day and age that I think it should absolutely be the name of her book if ever she decides to write one. I so enjoyed interviewing Anna and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed creating it for you.

When this topic came to mind it was big - "How to look for your next career opportunity". That's significant, no? BIG! Huge. Maaaaaan... I realised I could talk about this topic forever and a day. However, as the busy (working) parent you are you don't have forever and a day so instead of sharing all my thoughts on the subject, I chose 3 things to share and I'm pretty sure this topic will come up again so we can talk about many more methods then. For now though - here's a starter for 3. As ever, if you are enjoying these episodes of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast, do please feel free to take 2 minutes to leave a review on iTunes (which will help other working parents find this podcast). Thank you.

Whether you're listening to this in real time at the beginning of 2018 or whether you've found this episode 3 years later... this is the episode for you if it's time for you to establish your career goals. How do you know if that's something you need to do? That's simple. If you ever feel like you're drifting, coasting or unclear... this is a great time to think through what you really want in your career. What are your goals? In this episode I list a range of potential career goals... some fairly 'standard' and some beyond the norm. Hopefully something resonates or triggers your own ideas. Listen. Implement. You've got this. If you like what you hear, please remember to leave a review on iTunes.

New Year, New You is the prevailing message at this time of year - but in a way that can sometimes be a bit dismissive of the fab person you already are. Instead, I encourage you to explore the idea of "New Year, Same You" this 2018 and see if that have an even greater impact on your goals and plans. Find out more by listening to this 10 minute episode...

How are you going to change your family tree? This question and episode are inspired by one of my greatest personal development sources right now - Dave Ramsey (finance expert and personality) of the Dave Ramsey Show. One of the ways I am determined to change my family tree is by getting a greater control and handle on my finances when it comes to getting rid of debt and creating wealth so in this episode there is a lot of from the heart sharing in this capacity...... which is all to set the scene for you. How will YOU change your family tree. Following along with this episode will give you space to reflect on traits that you appreciate which have been handed down your family tree and also reflect on those that don't serve you. What do you want to stop with you and not be passed down to your kids?Enjoy this episode... allow my personal shares to help you identify how you can change your own family tree so your children are getting the best of you and you feel increasingly great about yourself. Remember..

As a working parent, what are the things that overwhelm you... and what are the things you celebrate? (Sometimes... those are the same thing! Our kids for one - can fall into both of those categories, right?). In this podcast episode, Trick or Treat: The working parent edition - While the title is a fun but tenuous link to the time the episode was recorded... Halloween, the relevance of the topic remains true year around. Some elements of this parental juggling act feel like tricks and others, the treat side feel phenomenal By sharing some of what has come to mind for me on both the 'nay' and the 'yay' side of things, hopefully it will spark you to close your eyes, be present and think about the trick or treat aspects of your life. Identify them, respect them, Evolve beyond them. Enjoy the journey! Remember to discuss this further

There are probably a multitude of ways to get back on the wagon after you have (spectacularly?) fallen off... however in this episode, I share one of the biggest remedies, if you find yourself in this situation. You fallen off the wagon with your career goals? Date night? Side hustle? Healthy living ambitions? Self care routine? Gotten a bit wishy washy about your non-negotiables? This episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast is just for you (and anyone you'd be kind enough to share it with).

Soooo... you know how I always say I'm not telling you what you should do? Well, this time, I kind of am, so forgive me for stepping into bossy me for 12 minutes of your time here.This episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents is entitled "Mum... here's why you should ask for help" because why? Because really, mums should ask for help. It truly, truly is an incredibly simple but remarkably flexible shift, regardless of what part of the parenting journey you are on. Listen in to find out why you should ask for help, what can motivate that decision today and connect with us on social media, including www.facebook.com/limitlesscoaching.

No... this is not the time. This is not the time to think about things you want to be / do / have / achieve / contribute to and think, ah well, it's the end of the year, I'll aim to achieve this from January. Oh no, not by default anyway as there are 3 months left and this episode is all about how to #win in the last quarter (while retaining your sanity, good humour and good looks).

It's finally here... an episode all about goal setting. Do you love it, do you hate it, do you hide away in a corner and hope it never crosses your path? Do you talk yourself out of it at any given opportunity? Or do you see it as a fun challenge? Or even an essential part of your every day life? In this episode, the first in a mini series on goal setting, I share a bit more about why you may try to avoid it, why you may embrace it and what my personal take is on the subject. I also go into detail about one goal setting methodology... SMART goal setting, and how you can use it. Finally, just as the episode comes to an end, my toddler Naila pipes up with her thoughts (Lol - well, gurgles and some key points!). Check it out, join the chat in the Limitless Coaching Facebook group... get even more intimate with goal setting and explore the (I predict) positive differences it makes for you. If you like this episode or any others, remember to leave a review on iTunes or wherever you listen.

So do you want the good news or the bad news?! The good news is that the practice of YOGA is an amazing, life enhancing practice for mums. The bad news... well, is the same - lol - yoga is a life enhancing practice for mums so if you're like me and this is not part of your routine at the moment, you may want to rethink things and see how you can squeeze this in. I've gotta say, I'm the least flexible person you wanna come across when it comes to things like yoga but in this podcast episode, Keya lovingly and butt-kickingly calls me out on my excuses not to do it... and shares three core reasons why yoga is good for the mind, body and soul of working mothers. Our chat also featured discussions about the shift between the first two years of business and beyond, teaching kids about how earning works and how our language and actions can help young children understand our professional lives. We were having so much fun recording this interview that we went above and beyond the normal length of Creati

Have you ever felt like your dreams, goals or plans are being sidelined due to others taking priority? For example, due to work on the overall goals of your family (as a whole) or due to the progression of your other half's career? On the face of it - naturally, it's worth celebrating success of any and all members of your family but of course, it's natural to start to feel frustrated if you feel like everything happening around you, and even everything you're working on - is taking you away from achieving some of your personal ambitions (be they professional or personal goals). If you resonate, please don't stress yourself out or tell yourself that you are being ungrateful for what you have. You are worthy or working towards and achieving your own personal goals and in this episode, Gina Visram shares 3 tips / conversation starters with your other half, that will get you (back) on track. We can all win... and here are some ideas as to how. In addition, for the first time ever on the

Hands up if you're travelling soon. Here's hoping that you're taking a bit of a break from your job or entrepreneurial endeavour soon and if you are... if there's a holiday on the cards and you have young children, then this podcast episode is for you. 7 (plus bonus) top tips for travelling (flying) with a toddler is designed for you... and includes a range of tips that are so different that you are bound to find a few that you'll be keen to try. I personally think that no. 7 is one of the most useful tips you'll ever hear when it comes to travel with kids but I like to think all the tips are handy so check them out and let me know how you get on.

Ever recorded two thirds of a podcast with a toddler on your lap? I know have... and this is an illustration of the inspiration behind this podcast episode - "10 things to look forward to over the summer holidays." Or... maybe even more accurately... 10 things to help make the most of the summer holidays. As kids, there often seemed to be no downside to the summer holidays but as a parent, it can often be the case that beyond being carefree, summer holidays often present logistical challenges when it comes to balancing your career / business with spending more hands on time with the family. I'm blessed to be in varying online entrepreneurial and mummy groups and it is obvious that the change of routine can be disconcerting (and the mummy guilt that ensues from not being wholly keen on the summer break) - and it is with all of this in mind that this podcast episode was so important for me to create right now. It's for you. The mummy / daddy / family who wants to embrace the summer holiday w

Have you ever said to yourself, or out loud, "I would love to write a book"? Hands up who resonates with that. If so... not only are you not alone, that's a big dream for many of us... but you are also in the right place because on the podcast today, I am interviewing Karen Williams, book coach and mentor from Librotas. I am so excited to bring you this interview because whether or not you are a working parent (as many will be in this community) - this interview will help you to realise that with some tweaks to your thinking, that dream of writing a book can be a reality before you know it. In this interview we discuss what you can do to positively get moving with your book project, the importance of getting over the "who am I to write a book" narrative in your head, book writing tips for time poor parents, why writing a book is a really valuable thing to do for entrepreneurs / business builders... and talk about how Karen challenged me to make a key improvement to my own book (career

STOP (Hammer Time!): Don't sleepwalk through the rest of 2017... This is your mid-year progress check. That's right... we've already made it to the middle of 2017 and if you don't stop for a breather you're in danger of speeding towards the end of the year without pausing to reflect on what's happened over the past six months and what your priorities are for the months ahead. Without this pause, you may be putting your energy and time into something which is no longer truly significant for you. So what should you be asking yourself at this point? What are the key steps to take to ensure you're moving forward with both dynamism and ease? Listen to this podcast for some pointers... and get ready to feel amazing about your decision to spend some time making sure you're on track and being kind to yourself in the process. This episode also features some personal examples from Gina, designed to help you really tap into what's going on for you. Get stuck in... and remembe