How to Reclaim Confidence in Your Career After Becoming a Parent

Work It Like A Mum

Have you ever felt unsure of how to regain control of your career while juggling the demands of family life? Or wondered how to boost your confidence in the workplace, especially after a significant life change like becoming a parent?
In this episode, we sit down with Nicola Semple , a seasoned Career and Confidence Coach and author of The Career Confidence Toolkit: Take Control of Your Career and Fulfil Your Potential. Nicola has guided countless professionals in taking charge of their career paths and achieving fulfilment, all while balancing the demands of everyday life.
What We Cover:
From Big Four to Balance: Nicola shares her decision to leave corporate life after becoming a mother and transition into self-employment for better work-life harmony.
Building Your Stay Plan: Nicola offers tips on how to make the most of your current job while preparing for future growth, especially in today’s uncertain economic climate.
-Boosting Career Confidence & Balance: Learn how Nicola helps clients set boundaries, avoid burnout, and find fulfilling work aligned with their values.
-The Journey from Consultant to Coach: Nicola reflects on her career shift and how she discovered her passion for coaching.
Empowering Growth: Discover Nicola’s coaching philosophy, which helps people take control of their careers and find satisfaction in their roles.
Why You Should Listen:
Whether you're navigating your return to work post-maternity leave, seeking to balance career goals with family life, or simply looking for practical tips to boost your career confidence, this episode is packed with insights. Nicola’s journey from corporate life to coaching is a story of resilience, self-discovery, and finding fulfilment both in and outside work.
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Listen now for a candid and empowering conversation on taking control of your career and finding happiness in your work.

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1. How to Reclaim Confidence in Your Career After Becoming a Parent (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Careers After Kids (00:00:01)

3. Balancing Career and Family Support (00:15:36)

4. Defining Success and Balancing Work (00:23:35)

5. Balancing Career and Family (00:31:30)