Careering into Motherhood

Welcome to another episode of 'Careering Into Motherhood'! Today, get ready to be captivated by the wonderfully quick-witted Mary Doyle. Mary's journey from aviation enthusiast to sheet geek disability consultant is nothing short of inspiring. Never without her lipstick and always immaculately dressed, Mary brings her lighthearted style to serious topics, challenging norms and advocating for women...

Welcome back to the Careering into Motherhood podcast In this compelling episode we delve into the transformative journey of motherhood with Lydia Emmanuel Desir, a dedicated feeding consultant. Lydia shares her personal triumph over breastfeeding challenges and discusses her mission to empower women pre and post-birth. The conversation unveils the societal pressures and stigmas surrounding feedin...

Welcome, to this special edition of the Career Into Motherhood podcast. Today, we embark on a role reversal as the usual host, Jane Johnson, steps into the spotlight, lacing up her running shoes for a remarkable journey – the London Marathon. Joining her is Nicole Rousay ( city_crush_fitness ), a fierce advocate for women's wellness, personal trainer and business owner who helps Jane tell her stor...

Welcome back! In todays episode Jane sits down with Lauren Leopold to unravel her inspiring journey from the confines of corporate burnout to the freedom of entrepreneurial success. Lauren candidly shares her 15-year stint in corporate marketing, navigating the initial allure and then the persistent question of purpose. The episode explores pivotal moments, from a transformative self-love workshop...

Welcome, to another thrilling episode of the Careering Into Motherhood Podcast! Jane speaks with the extraordinary Josie Gammel, a former actress turned communication coach. Get ready as Josie spills the secrets on unleashing your authentic self in the professional arena. She passionately guides us through the essence of being comfortable in our own skin. The discussion delves into the profound im...

Join Jane and Tamsin Williamson in this episode where they dive deep into the mighty force of change. Uncover how to conquer career shifts as a mom, tackle fears head-on, and champion personal boundaries. This episode is a rallying cry for moms, empowering them to embrace their value, own their journey, and fearlessly navigate life's changes. Meet Tamsin, a transformational life and mindset coach...

Get ready for a deep dive into the dynamic world of coaching! Join Jane as she chats with the incredible Joanna Lott. They unravel the mysteries surrounding the booming coaching industry, debunking myths, and uncovering the lack of regulation. Joanna's journey from a corporate employee to a daring entrepreneur is an adventure in itself! She tells us how she discovered her niche and conquered the e...

What does owning your power actually mean and how do you sustain it on daily basis? How do you authentically sell your skills, strengths, experience, and services at work or as a business owner? In this podcast we hand over the mic to professional Career Coaches, Emma Gill and Ekaterina Ward. They advocate for reframing the fear of truly owning and claiming your power, strengths and desires. And d...

In this episode, we're diving into some of the best ways you can set yourself up for success when you return to work - after maternity leave, or a longer career break after kids. Tune in and find out: - What to expect when you head back to work, and top tips for being ready and prepared - How to talk to your leaders so they’ll listen to you, and you get what you need - How best to leverage all you...

In this episode Former Wall Street financier, turned Financial Wellness Coach, Anna Orenstein and Business Coach Rebecca Amin delve into thought-provoking discussions on what it takes to run a thriving business. From embracing passion and fulfilment to mastering strategy and finances, Anna and Rebecca give their different perspectives on success as a female founder. For more information about Anna...

As listeners think ahead to the summer holidays and how you are going to juggle your career change plans with holidays and having kids at home, this episode discusses how the summer break turned out to be a key moment in both of Sara & Juliette’s career change journeys. They share tips on how to use the time productively to rest, reflect, and find inspiration without becoming overwhelmed, gett...

In this episode professional Career Coach Jane McKenna and Life Coach Teresa Klasener talk about embracing the new identity you take on in the role of a mother and the effect this change in identity can have as you evolve into a working mother. They discuss the role values play in your identity as a mother and in your career, how to build confidence and resilience and how you can change the narrat...

Exploring how to have a fulfilling career without the noise of outside expectations and assumptions? Come and have 20 mins headspace just for you. Career Coaches Anna Hewitt and Deanne Logan have both experienced phases in their careers which have left them feeling foggy and lacking clarity which is what they both want to support clients with navigating. Why do we put pressure on ourselves to give...

Top tips for happier relationships with counsellor Cathy Sansom  If the festive season has left some of your relationships a bit frazzled, or you’d just like to live in greater harmony with someone this year then have a listen to Cathy’s expert advice. A qualified marriage and relationship counsellor as well as professional Coach, Catherine gives some excellent advice.  Find out more about her her...

In this episode Jane talks to professional Career Coach Aileen Carson about her own journey of career reinvention to becoming a Coach, helping others to do the same. Aileen gives some candid thoughts on how to make any change less risky and more successful.  Find out more about working with Aileen here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/aileen-carson

In this episode Jane talks to former PR executive turned Public Speaker & Trainer, LinkedIn Voice and personal branding expert Marielle Legair about her own career and how she became so passionate about personal branding. Marielle talks about why personal branding is so important for your career and gives some practical advice to take the fear out of “selling yourself” on social media. Find ou...

In this episode Jane talks to Jessica Fearnley, a coach who works with women who want to grow or start a successful business to business consultancy. She is the host of her own podcast “The seven figure consultant” and has helped women to step out on their own and regain control of their consultancy business. This week Jessica is on the other side of the mic and talks about her own journey from be...

When former-nurse Jen Smollett, and her wife returned from travelling, they agreed adoption felt like the right path for them to start their family. In this episode, Jen talks about the process and what she has learnt about herself along the way. You can find out more about Jen and her coaching practice here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/jen-smollett

In this episode former radio producer at the BBC Charlotte Worth, talks about her decision to leave behind her career in the media and focus on helping others to find career fulfilment. She gives her top five tips from saying yes to things in life that might feel frightening, to saying no to things at work that are likely to pigeon hole you into somewhere you don’t want to be. Find out more about...

On the surface of it, Michelle O’Sullivan “had it all” – a big job in investment banking, international travel and a luxury life in London. But when she found herself bedridden she was forced to accept that her lifestyle was quite literally killing her. In this episode Michelle talks about the process of realisation that she went through and how she found a happiness she and those around her, had...

Emma Kangis is a leadership coach who began her career in the entertainment industry. In this episode she gives some great pieces of advice on how to reframe and rethink about career success. Find out more about Emma here https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/emma-kangis

In this episode Jane Johnson of Careering into Motherhood talks to Sarah Bramall, a former English teacher and mother of three children about her move into career coaching. Sarah talks about her personal experience of changing direction and leaving a vocational career, and shares her top 5 pieces of supportive advice. For more information about Sarah see https://www.careeringintomotherhood.com/sar...

**Please be aware that this episode deals with issues of grief and loss of loved ones.** Sam Rudd was running a successful London production agency when her world fell apart. With three young children she found herself a widow. In this episode, which Sam voluntarily offered to record, she talks about her life, her coping mechanisms and how she has gone on when forced into a situation of such trage...

Henrietta Nelson is a former City solicitor who left her career as a lawyer after having her second child. It was not a decision she took lightly but she has retrained as a coach and now works with other women who feel that family and law don’t necessarily work together. In this episode Henrietta talks about her decision and how she went about it, and she gives 5 pieces of career coaching wisdom t...

In this episode the ever-effervescent Teresa Klasener gives her top 5 (or is it 3, you’ll have to listen to get that!) pieces of career advice that she’s learnt throughout her career. She talks about remaining curious as an adult and how she’s used that to her advantage in securing jobs, and her belief that women should stand up and speak out. Find out more about Teresa here https://www.careeringi...