Working Mum: for Mums who are re-evaluating their careers.
Working Mum: for Mums who are re-evaluating their careers.
This is a 5 week course to help you discover the next steps in your career, by exploring all your options, uncovering new opportunities and finding focus to get there. Course includes weekly group coaching sessions, 2 x 1:1 sessions with me, as well as online material. Course starting summer 2021. Please subscribe below to the mailing list to be notified.
This course has been designed for working mums that are wanting to make changes to their working life, whether that is the next step in their current career or coming up with plan B.
It tackles the practicalities of work and family life, helping women find a happy equilibrium where all areas of their life are given equal and adequate attention.
Whether you are preparing for your return to work, embarking on a new career or business venture since becoming a Mum or have realised that your old job doesn’t fit the new you, this course will help you focus on your ideal future and the practical steps you need to take to make it a reality.
With thoughtful planning, it is possible to maintain a successful professional life while making time for pickups and attending schools plays. I can help you become the strongest possible version of yourself, both at home and in the workplace, without feeling suffocated by the pressure of either.
See below for further course details.
Course outline
AREAS COVERED
W: Where are you now?
Our opening module covers everything that’s currently going on in your working life – whether you’re running your own business, being a dedicated employee or juggling several different roles without knowing where to focus your time and energy. By listing everything that your working life currently entails, we’ll discover what’s working well and what might need some attention. What helps you thrive and what’s holding you back.
O: Options
Let’s open up the possibilities, both in the current moment and for the future. What makes you giddy with excitement? What have you always longed to explore? By focusing on your dreams – however wild they may seem right now – we’ll figure out how they can become a reality.
R: Re-evaluate your driving forces
Let’s take the opportunity to evaluate your career to date. What roles have kept you motivated? What positions have failed to retain your attention? Working together, we’ll discover how motivations have shifted since you became a Mum and what fires your ambitions for the future. The previous positions or roles that kept you motivated – where do they sit now? Have they shifted since becoming a Mum? What is firing the ambition in your soul now?
K: Knowledge is key
Do you want that promotion? Do you want to start a new business but are unsure where to start and how best to use your existing skills? Do you need help with finding jobs and the interview process? This module is all about your talent and skills. It’s easy to focus on what you don’t know, but assessing what you’re good will help you thrive in both work and home life. We’ll also identify areas to work on in the future and how your ambitions can come to life through adding new strings to your bow.
I: Identify the balance
To achieve a happy work/life equilibrium, there may be some trade-offs that you need to make – this is normal and accepting this as a reality will help you decide where your priorities lie. I want you to break down the steps you need to take to get to where you want to be. You can have it all, but you must determine what’s important and what you may have to sacrifice, willingly, to achieve your dreams. Here, we’ll look at family life as well as business, leaving no stone unturned as you work towards achieving your goals.
N: Nothing is impossible
Now you’ve got your priorities in order, let’s start taking steps forward. I’m going to push you out of your comfort zone and challenge you to thrive, not just survive.
G: Growth for you and others
How can you invest in yourself beyond this course? In this module, we’ll start future-proofing your plans by developing the tools to propel you beyond the end of this course. It’s also time to share your wisdom and grow others. Do you need to make new connections to go with your new life? Who will you take with you, and who might be holding you back?
M: Money talks, know your worth
In this module, we’ll explore what you need to be earning at the moment and how you see your financial future unfolding. Assessing your financial needs, from essentials like mortgage payments to additional spending like gym memberships will help you make decisions about what’s important to you and your family
U: Unstoppable
Now we’ve gone through all of the stages, I want you to focus on the one key dream that is within reach. Together, we’ll plan your steps over the next three weeks, three months and three years to make this a reality – breaking it down into small, actionable steps.
M: Moving forward
It’s time to reflect on what you’ve learnt and how you can keep applying this through life’s twists and turns. Discover and learn to use the vital tools to make decisions with confidence, so as the next challenge or opportunity presents itself, you can assess what’s right for you and your family.
FURTHER DETAILS
The course will run for 5 weeks starting 2nd August, with new modules sent by email every Sunday
2 x 1:1 coaching sessions via video call are included with each course, worth £240. One session will take place at the start of the course and one at the end, to top and tail your learning
Feedback will be provided within 3 days of submitting your workbook each week
Content includes practical information, evidence-based research, coaching exercises and a workbook for you to use in your own time, whether you have an hour a day or 15 minutes a week to spare
Each module is bite-size and therefore easy to fit in around family life
You’ll also be given access to a private Facebook group as an extended supportive Mum network.
“For me, being a mother made me a better professional, because coming home every night to my girls reminded me what I was working for. And being a professional made me a better mother, because by pursuing my dreams, I was modelling for my girls how to pursue their dreams. ”
FAQs
How much does the course cost?
The total cost for the course, including two hour-long individual coaching sessions (worth £500), weekly group coaching sessions (worth £250) and all materials (worth £250) and access to the Facebook group along with email feedback from myself is just £399. This is due in one upfront payment. Please do get in touch if you want to discusss a payment plan.
When does the next course start?
The next course will start on 2nd August and you will receive a module every Sunday for 5 weeks. The modules is designed to unlock your potential and move your forward to your goals. They are supported with workbooks to complete at home in your own time and return to me for feedback.
When do the 1:1 coaching sessions take place?
One hour-long session takes place at the start of the course and one once you have completed the course but within six months of signing up.
A list of available evening and weekend slots will be emailed to you before the course begins so that you can select a date and time that suits you.
What happens if I’m away during the course?
You will still be sent all the module information on a weekly basis and will have an additional two weeks to work through this at the end of the course.
What happens if myself or one of my children becomes ill during the course?
If you need to take time off during the course just let me know.
Which course is suitable for me?
If you’re not sure which course is suitable for your needs, please get in touch. I’ll be happy to talk through your current situation and recommend which course will best fit your needs. I also offer bespoke 1:1 coaching sessions which may be a better fit for some women.
What role does the Facebook group play?
The Facebook group is a private/closed group for mums who have completed or are currently working through one of my online coaching courses. It’s a safe space to discuss feelings and emotions that may come up during the course with like-minded women. All course participants are welcome, providing they adhere to the simple group rules surrounding respectful use of language and confidentiality. Please be mindful of how much personal/private information you post in the group and only share what you feel comfortable with. I will also be checking in with the group regularly and every Wednesday answer any questions that may come up. This is a fabulous resource that Mums love!
What tasks are covered in the course workbooks?
The course workbooks are a combination of coaching questions, visualisations and tasks. Content varies from week to week. Workbooks are an opportunity to delve deeper into subject areas, controlled by the course participant.