In today's episode we are focusing on the importance of money management in your personal life or business growth. Christina Sjahli gives us some simple but impactful tips that we can start implementing today. What you will learn: - How Christina rebuilt her finance career from scratch after relocating - Why Christina walked away from her finance career after reaching the C-suite. - Simple ways to get started with tracking your personal or business finances - Why making more money is pointless i...
Apr 11, 2019•46 min
In this episode I am sharing the process I went through to make a tough career decision. If you are at a career crossroads, this episode is going to be relevant for you. I share why I decided to quit my role as part-time legal counsel. Here is what you will learn: - The importance of getting clear on your values and using them as a filter - Why a change of circumstances means a once perfect role can turn into a position that no longer serves you - What I love about having a portfolio career Key ...
Apr 04, 2019•14 min
In this episode we are celebrating International Women's Day by hearing from a range of women leaders from varied industries about their experience and advice on women progressing in their careers beyond motherhood. We hear from the following amazing ladies : - Katy Fridman - Founder of Flexible Working for People Like Me - Lydia Rumley - Branding Expert - Sian Heath-Hadley- Consultant - Marlis Huebner - Founder and creator of Ctaft1Life - Miisa Mink, Founder of DrivenWomen lightboxcoaching.com/...
Mar 08, 2019•19 min
Finding the right work schedule for you and your family can be challenging. There are so many moving parts when it comes to achieving good work/life integration. In this episode, award-winning copywriter, entrepreneur and mum of 2, Tarzan Kay shares how she created a work schedule that truly works for her and her young family. Here is what you will learn - Why Tarzan loved law school but didn't become a lawyer - How she decided to become the sole breadwinner for her family - What happened after ...
Feb 26, 2019•38 min
Communication is key to relationships in both our personal and professional lives. As women we can often be passive when it comes to getting what we want in our corporate work or in our businesses. In this episode, I speak to email marketing expert, Maggie Frank-Hsu about why using email the right way can lead to more sales or more yes' from the right people within your organisation. We also hear about Maggie's career journey and her experience as a mum of 2 boys. There is so much goodness in th...
Feb 20, 2019•45 min
In this episode, I speak to the founder of Genderbuzz, a platform for female-owned businesses. She is also a female empowerment and gender equality activist. We had such an interesting conversation as some of the challenges we face as women in the workplace. Here is what you will learn: - Why Natasha left a senior role in finance to set up Genderbuzz - The importance of finding your inner strength to be able to speak up in the workplace - Why racial diversity matters in the quest for gender dive...
Feb 05, 2019•38 min
Recently I took a trip to Miami for an in-person retreat with the members of my mastermind group. It was an incredible few days where we laughed together, cried together, encouraged one another and so much more. I came away with a renewed sense of the importance of community and I will be sharing some key takeaways with you in this episode: Here is what you will learn: - What a mastermind is - Why every person within masterminds is able to benefit and reach their destination quicker than if they...
Feb 05, 2019•19 min
In this episode, we interview Anna Runyan about her journey from being a management consultant to becoming a successful full time entrepreneur. Anna is a mother of 2 who is passionate about helping women achieve career fulfilment. In this episode you will learn: - How Anna adapted her corporate role to do more of what she enjoyed. - Why maternity leave was the catalyst for her leaving her corporate job. - The steps to take to set up a business the right way. - The importance of being intentional...
Jan 11, 2019•35 min
In this episode, I speak to Stu Mclaren. He is an amazing father and successful entrepreneur who shares his perspective on balancing a thriving business and family. Many working mums wonder whether starting their own business will be the answer to creating the perfect work/life balance. The reality is that running a business will only offer you the flexibility that you require if you create and stick to proper boundaries. Stu shares how his career has developed and the way he approaches running ...
Dec 29, 2018•56 min
We are fast approaching the end of the year. This is the season for reflection and forecasting. In this episode, I suggest some questions that you can ask yourself BEFORE you start setting goals for next year. Answering these questions is going to help you get the clarity you need to prepare for a successful year ahead. When you fail to plan, you plan to fail so let's dive into today's episode and start planning for next year. Visit - lightboxcoaching.com/episode-51 Click to view: show page on A...
Dec 20, 2018•9 min
To mix things up a bit, we are digging into the other side of the working mom equation - the role of employers in making it possible for professional women to lead both successful work and family lives. There is a huge pool of highly skilled women that struggle in the transition back to work after a long career break, which keeps them from using their talent and qualifications to the best of their ability. Many women experience “career break penalties” which are not only detrimental to their car...
Dec 12, 2018•18 min
Having a mentor can be an absolute gamechanger, especially for working moms who are figuring out how to make their career work post motherhood. On this episode, Amanda Adeola, family lawyer and mumm of two, joins us as an advocate for mentorship. As mentorship played a role in Amanda’s career from an early age, she talks through the benefits of being on either side of a mentor relationship, and provides guidance on how to kickstart that kind of relationship in your own life. She reminds us that ...
Dec 05, 2018•25 min
This episode contains the recording of a webinar called 4 Simple Steps To Find Work You Love Beyond Motherhood. So many women have been talking about how stuck they feel in their careers. I wanted to show them that there a simple way to find career fulfillment. The doors to The Collective membership are open until 29 November 2018. Come and join us and get support as you strive towards a career you love whilst raising your family. Join The Collective Here - bit.ly/thecbmcollective Click to view:...
Nov 27, 2018•52 min
This week on the show we are talking about career changes. I decided when I was 8 years old that I wanted to be a lawyer and diligently followed the path to making that goal a reality. Early on in my legal career, I went on a trip that changed everything. Tune in to learn how this trip was the catalyst for a shift in the direction in my career and why it is important to embrace change in your career journey. Click to view: show page on Awesound Send us a text...
Nov 07, 2018•18 min
This week on the show I am celebrating my 8 year anniversary by inviting my husband to join me. People often ask me how I manage to juggle my legal career with growing a business and raising a family. My short answer is with the support of my husband. On this episode we share our journey from meeting at university, spending time apart for a year, getting engaged and then married, starting a family and navigating our careers in between. We really enjoyed taking a trip down memory lane, we hope yo...
Oct 30, 2018•27 min
This week on the podcast I speak to doctor and tiny habits coach, Katherine Hickman who shares what happened when she was trying to do juggle everything without prioritising taking care of herself. We talk about how she picked herself up from burnout and why she is teaching others to do the same. Click to view: show page on Awesound Send us a text...
Oct 17, 2018•44 min
This week we are talking about effective job searching. I share some key insights from working with a client who recently landed her ideal role. Tune in to learn the three steps you should be taking to land your perfect role. Click to view: show page on Awesound Send us a text
Oct 08, 2018•10 min
This week on the show we are flipping the script a little, as we welcome our first father onto the podcast. Alan Reid is a director at Hybrid Legal, which is a non-traditional law firm which is a great example of innovation at work. The company is able to offer quality legal solutions to its clients whilst providing its legal team (which is mainly made up of working mums) the opportunity to work flexibly. We also hear about how Alan's career direction changed when he decided he wanted to spend m...
Sep 24, 2018•28 min
Today we are rounding off the #createyourflexibility series. Over the past 5 episodes, we have been speaking to female business owners who have been creating their own flexibility. Many mums decide to use the time that they are off during maternity leave to launch a business. It is a great time to start a business as you will have stepped outside of your usual work routine. However, starting a business is not easy. On this episode, I will be sharing some top tips for launching a business while y...
Sep 16, 2018•24 min
We are continuing our #createyourflexibility series. On this episode, I interview an amazing mum and business owner, Jo Francis. She runs her business from a well set up home office, allowing her the luxury of launching herself out the door for a run or bike ride whenever the opportunity presents itself. What will you learn: - How able to set up a business that allows for flexibility so that you can spend quality time with your family. - How to set up your own business by using your skills - Why...
Sep 09, 2018•23 min
We continue the #createyourflexibility series. Today on the show we speak to Louise Brogan. She is a mum and online business consultant, working with entrepreneurs to help them raise their visibility and grow their businesses online. We discuss her transition from working in the healthcare sector to building a business that allows her to leverage her strengths. She shares how her previous working environment was not a good fit for her personality and what she did to find fulfilling work. lightbo...
Sep 03, 2018•23 min
We are continuing the #createyourflexibility series. Today on the podcast, I interview Isabella Strambio, the founder of TWOME, a self-taught maker, workshop facilitator for creatives and mother of 2. Here is what you will learn: - The different transitions you can go through as a working mum - How to decide on an idea for starting a blog - Why having a creative outlet can be so beneficial as a busy mum - How Isabella is sharing her love of Macrame through creative workshops - The importance of ...
Aug 26, 2018•26 min
We are continuing #creatingyourflexibility series. On this episode, I interview lawyer, business owner, coach and mother, Beth Gray. She shares with us how she has created her own flexibility and has set her firm up in a way to accommodate flexibility for others too. Here is what you will learn: - The challenges relating to living in different parts of the world - How flexible working can work for both employees and clients - The importance of setting and maintaining boundaries - How to set goal...
Aug 20, 2018•30 min
Today, we kick off the #creatingyourflexibility series, where I interview mums who have decided to create their own flexibility by launching their own businesses. In this episode, I speak to Gwen Klisa, a brand expert, and business coach. We discuss tips on how branding can help to launch and grow a business the right way. The principles she shares can also apply to those working on building a personal brand to advance in their corporate careers. lightboxcoaching.com/epsiode-36 Click to view: sh...
Aug 12, 2018•25 min
On today's show, I interviewed talent director, pilates teacher, mindfulness practitioner and mum, Claire Le Grice We talk about what it looks like to have a portfolio career as a working mum. We also discuss how simple mindfulness techniques can improve how balanced and calm you feel as a busy mum. Click to view: show page on Awesound Send us a text...
Aug 05, 2018•22 min
In today’s episode, I interview to Laura Vanderkam, author of time management and productivity books such as “Off the Clock” and “I know how she does it”. She is also the host of The Best of Both Worlds Podcast. We discuss how to manage our time and productivity as working mums. She shared some fascinating insights about taking control of your time. For full show notes and links to information mentioned in this episode, head over to lightboxocoaching.com/episode-34 Click to view: show page on Aw...
Jul 28, 2018•24 min
In today's episode, I speak to Stephanie Dillon, founder of Inclusivity Partners. We discuss how to approach finding flexible roles after a career break. Here is what you will learn: - How to approach finding a flexible role - Why you should be looking at full-time roles, even if you are looking for a part-time position - The importance of considering your long-term career goals when making decisions - The power of letting go of mum guilt. - Strategies for managing the demands of working life Cl...
Jul 22, 2018•33 min
In this episode, I speak to lawyer, author, podcast host and mother of 2, Clarissa Rayward about her journey to finding happiness as a working mum. Click to view: show page on Awesound Send us a text
Jul 15, 2018•36 min
Today as part of the 30 Day Q & A Series, I will be talking about how you can land your next job interview. Click to view: show page on Awesound Send us a text
Jul 08, 2018•10 min
On today's episode, I speak to an amazing mum of 2, author and entrepreneur, Suzanne Browne She interviewed over 100 women in preparation for writing her book, Mompowerment: Insights from Successful Professional Part-Time Working Moms Who Balance Career and Family. Here is what you will learn from today's episode: - Adjustments to make as you transition into part-time work - How to incorporate self-care in your day - The importance of building in breathing space in your busy schedule - Being int...
Jul 08, 2018•37 min
