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Work It Like A Mum

Elizabeth Willetts

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

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24:32

How Outsourcing & Flexible Work Is The Secret To...

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2025/03/13

Welcome to this week’s episode of Working It Like a Mum! Today, we’re chatting with Rebecca Newnham from Get Ahead about outsourcing and flexible work. If you’ve ever wondered how virtual support can help lighten the load, stay tuned. Why You Should Listen: If you're tired of the hustle culture and looking for a more flexible way to work, this episode is for you! Rebecca Newnham shares how she built Get Ahead, a thriving virtual outsourcing agency, and how it's helping professionals reclaim w...

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31:43

Discover Munich RE: Who They Are, What They Do and...

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2025/03/11

Bonus Episode: LinkedIn Live with Munich Re! Don’t miss the chance to hear from Lauren Tyrer and Sasha McNuff (P2P), members of the Talent Acquisition team at Munich Re, a global leader in reinsurance and insurance-related risk solutions. About Munich Re: With a presence in over 50 countries, Munich Re is at the forefront of managing complex risks through innovative insurance and risk management solutions. Their work in sustainability and digital transformation makes them a true industry p...

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41:59

How to Thrive as a Working Mum

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2025/03/06

How do you balance a high-powered career with family life? On this week's Work it Like a Mum episode, we chat with Georgina Wicken, Chief People Officer at Pool RE, about how she secured a part-time senior role, why flexible work should be the norm, and the real impact of diversity in hiring. Topics Covered: ✅ How Georgina landed a part-time senior executive role ✅ The challenges of senior leadership with four kids ✅ The power of blind CVs in unbiased hiring ✅ Why companies shoul...

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37:29

How to Balance Your Career With Motherhood

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2025/02/27

In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we’re delighted to chat with Emily Russell, Internal Recruitment Partner at Saint-Gobain. Emily, who specialises in recruiting engineers, shares her journey of balancing a full-time career with single motherhood. With two children—one preparing for his GCSEs and the other only three years old—Emily discusses how she manages the juggle and offers tips for other working mums. We also dive into Emily’s career history and her transition into engineering recruit...

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38:19

The Future of Flexible Childcare

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2025/02/20

In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we’re joined by Rachel Carrell, founder of Koru Kids, a childcare service designed to provide flexible, reliable options for working parents. Rachel shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and how her experience as a new parent led her to rethink the childcare system in the UK. Topics Covered Rachel’s journey from a corporate career to founding Koru KidsThe challenges of accessing flexible and affordable childcare in the UKHow Koru Kids i...

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59:27

How to Grow and Scale a Business Successfully

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2025/02/13

In this week's Work It Like a Mum episode, we sit down with Clare Findlay, the co-founder of Purple, a lead generation company serving clients in the tech industry. Clare shares her entrepreneurial journey and offers valuable insights into growing a business without external funding—a challenge she has successfully navigated. Episode Highlights: Starting the Business: Clare shares her humble beginnings and how her desire for financial independence and inspired by her mom’s work struggle...

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20:33

Mastering Job Offers & Salary Negotiation

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2025/02/06

Welcome to the last episode of our January solo series on the Work It Like a Mum podcast! In this final solo episode, we’re diving into job offers—how to navigate, negotiate, and secure the best possible salary. 📖 This episode is in celebration of the release of my new book, Flex, which is designed to help you create a career that works for you and your life. What We Cover Negotiating a job offer can feel daunting, but it’s a crucial skill. This episode breaks it down step by step...

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35:47

Top Tips to Master Job Interviews

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2025/01/30

Welcome to the fourth episode of our January solo series on the Work It Like a Mum podcast! In this episode, we’re sharing essential tips for acing your job interview, whether in-person or virtual. From the preparation to the key questions you’ll likely be asked, you’ll learn how to show your best self and set yourself up for success. Whether you’re prepping for a face-to-face or video interview, this episode is for you! Key Topics Covered: The Interview Process: Congratulations on getting an...

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33:11

Master LinkedIn for Career Success in 2025

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2025/01/23

This week, we're back with the third episode in our January solo series with founder Elizabeth Willetts, guiding you to the career and life you've always dreamed of in 2025. If you're ready to kickstart this year with the job you've longed for, this episode is for you!In this episode, we dive into the power of LinkedIn and how it can supercharge your job search. Whether actively looking for a job or aiming to grow your career, LinkedIn is an essential platform for getting noticed by recruiter...

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37:10

Transform Your Career With Expert CV Advice

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2025/01/16

This week, we're back with the second episode in our January solo series with founder Elizabeth Willetts, guiding you to the career and life you've always dreamed of in 2025. If you're ready to kickstart this year with the job you've longed for, this episode is for you!In this episode, we're diving into one of the most crucial components of your job search—your CV. Despite the myths circulating on LinkedIn, CVs are not dead! With recruiters reviewing hundreds of applications for each role, yo...

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49:25

How to Master Career Clarity and Navigate Change

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2025/01/09

Welcome to this week's Work It Like a Mum podcast episode! This month, we're bringing you a series of solo episodes with our Host, Elizabeth Willetts, founder of Investing in Women, to help you achieve the career you've always wanted. If 2025 is your year to make a change, you're in the right place. What's in This Episode?In this episode, we focus on finding career clarity and navigating changes. Many of us end up in roles we don't enjoy due to societal or family pressures, but it's neve...

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30:55

Launching a New Career - Why It’s Never Too Late to...

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2025/01/02

It’s never too late to launch a new career! Are you curious about the world of Salesforce and what it truly means to be a Salesforce Administrator? Is a career switch right for you?You’re in luck! This special LinkedIn Live with Sarah Taplin, now a consultant at Futureform, will answer all your questions about retraining, entering the tech world and launching a new career!What we Cover: Sarah will reflect on her journey, including her training with Supermums, and share insights into...

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29:34

Why Emotional Intelligence is a Must-Have Leadership...

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2024/12/19

In this week’s episode of Work It Like a Mum, we chat with Roz Hobley, a high-performance coach at Giant London, a leadership consultancy specialising in unlocking potential in people and teams.Roz shares her expertise on emotional intelligence—what it is, why it’s essential, and how you can develop it. We also explore practical strategies for improving emotional intelligence in both personal and professional settings.What We Cover:What emotional intelligence is and why it’s essential f...

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30:40

Discover How to Manage Stress Through Diet And Lifestyle

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2024/12/12

In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we chat with Wilma MacDonald, a nutrition therapist who shares her expertise and tips on 'how to manage stress through diet and lifestyle'. Wilma, who transitioned from a career in banking to nutrition after experiencing the toll stress had on her own health, now supports women—especially mothers and those in corporate roles—to regain their energy, manage stress, and reconnect with their well-being.What we discuss in this episode:The importance of stress in...

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80:11

Workplace Discrimination: How Mothers Can Fight Back...

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2024/12/05

In this week's episode of Work It Like a Mum, we sit down with Nicola Hinds, a mother who found herself facing unexpected discrimination upon her return from maternity leave. Nicola was a senior manager at her company. Still, after taking maternity leave, she was pushed into an administrative role and treated as if her skills and experience no longer mattered. Her journey to challenge this unfair treatment reveals the harsh realities many working mothers face when returning to the workplace a...

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45:20

Why Slowing Down Is the Key to Achieving More Success

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2024/11/28

In this week's Work It Like a Mum episode, Camilia Berrada, an executive coach and transformational leader, joins us. Camilia shares her journey of slowing down to accelerate her career and life, helping individuals unlock their true potential. We discuss how understanding your zone of genius and aligning your choices with your values can propel you to the next level of personal and professional success.About Our Guest: Camilia Berrada is a seasoned executive coach with experience helpin...

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35:44

How to Use the Power of LinkedIn to Advance Your Career

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2024/11/21

In this week's episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, we chat with career advancement coach Leanne Cooper about how to use LinkedIn to boost your career.Leanne shares expert tips on leveraging LinkedIn for job searches, career growth, and personal branding. She explains how LinkedIn differs from other platforms like Instagram and Facebook, and why it should be a key part of your career strategy. Whether you're job searching or building your personal brand, Leanne offers practical steps fo...

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52:17

How to Bounce Back After Job Loss

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2024/11/14

In this week's episode of the Work It Like a Mum podcast, we chat with the incredible Eleanor Tweddell, founder of *Another Door*, a platform dedicated to helping people rethink work and see change as an opportunity for growth. Eleanor is also the author of *Why Losing Your Job Could Be the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You*.Eleanor shares her redundancy story and how it pushed her to start *Another Door*. We dive into overcoming the emotional struggles of job loss, rebuilding confidence, ...

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42:25

How to Take Back Your Time and Beat Burnout

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2024/11/07

In this Work It Like a Mum episode, we chat with Vikki Yaffe, founder of the Time Hackers program. Vicky shares her journey from overworked tech founder to intentional entrepreneur, revealing how she went from skipping her honeymoon for work to taking months off to travel through Thailand and Singapore.Key Highlights:From Burnout to Balance: Once clocking 80+ hours a week, Vikki experienced severe burnout before refocusing on a coaching career prioritising balance and well-being.- Time Hackin...

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44:05

Discover the Secrets to Growing a Successful Business...

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2024/10/31

In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to chat with Safia Rana-Jaswal, business growth strategist and founder of The Mum Hub- a thriving community that empowers mums seeking greater success and fulfilment. Safia shares her inspiring journey from scaling her husband's business to seven figures in just 18 months to launching three successful ventures of her own. This is a must-listen for budding entrepreneurs looking to discover essential strategies for building a sustainable, profitable ...

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