Sarah Clein

The Knackered Women’s Club

Education EN ↓ 52 episodes

This is a podcast for knackered, public sector women leaders who are- knackered from managing ALL the things- knackered by trying to survive and thrive in toxic, sometimes patriarchal organisations- knackered by trying to navigate menopause- knackered and sandwiched (or is it squished? ) between bringing up kids and looking after older parents/relatives- knackered by working their way through separation, divorce or are trying to improve their relationshipsBrought to you by Sarah Clein Consultancy and Coaching Ltd. https://linktr.ee/sarahclein

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Sarah Clein

Episodes

Exercise and midlife - 99% of the battle is showing up to take that first step. 13.06.2023 10:17

If you’ve fallen off the exercise bus and are struggling to find your mojo for moving then this might help get you started.

Planning ahead for a new month 31.05.2023 5:36

I used to power on through each day, week and month not noticing the signs of exhaustion and grumpiness. Now I try and spend a little time ahead of a new month planning in self care, recovery and support stuff for the work and life things I need to do. Sharing some tips in this episode in case it’s useful for you.

Are you Half Arsing it ? 21.05.2023 7:25

It’s not possible to be giving your full time, energy and bandwidth to all the things and people all of the time. This episode offers three questions to think about if you are beating yourself up for half, quarter or full arsing some of the things, some of the time.

In Conversation with Jen Smollett - leadership coach and former NHS nurse 15.05.2023 24:34

This episode is with Jen Smollett who is an accredited women's leadership coach who works with professional women to help them see and be the best leaders they can be so that they can thrive at home and at work. We talk about what it means to be a feminist, why that label can feel uncomfortable at times, gender inequality, unconscious bias, compassionate leadership, office housework, boundaries an...

Let’s Talk About Sex 12.05.2023 6:30

A brief episode talking about gender inequality and some experiences from the past.

When Did You Last Have a Values Reset ?? 08.05.2023 5:57

A brief thought provoker on a conversation about values. Find out more at www.wildflowerfire.co.uk

Magpie Syndrome - taking a moment to think about decision making about bright shiny new things. 01.05.2023 6:03

This episode explores magpie syndrome and invites you to ask yourself 5 key questions if you are a recovering magpie, trying to make more considered decisions about what you do, where and with who.

Making New Friends After 50 24.04.2023 5:34

Making friends after 50 can be hard work. This brief episode explores this topic in a little more detail. Find out more at www.wildflowerfire.co.uk

What is over functioning ? and when is it useful V when is it completely knackering ? 18.04.2023 6:05

A brief episode that looks at over functioning and how to recognise when you are doing this and how to stop. Find out more at www.wildflowerfire.co.uk

Fun, Fun, Fun - what even is fun in midlife ? 28.03.2023 5:55

A brief episode exploring fun and midlife with some ideas to think about if you’ve forgotten what fun is !

Big Girl Pants 22.03.2023 7:56

A brief look at how to find and use your big girl pants to get on and tackle the midlife work and life stuff that we need to sort out.

Burnout and Midlife Women 10.03.2023 15:00

This 15 minute episode focuses on Burnout and Midlife Women. It includes a description of what burnout is, how to recognise it, what to do about it as an individual and organisation.

You Can’t Cuddle Money 23.07.2021 8:59

A reflection on 7 years in business, moving towards things I love to do and my most over used saying !

You have to have pain to be beautiful 29.06.2021 4:46

A brief look at how it feels to be a coachee

When it all goes to shit, think of the gift 21.06.2021 8:33

A meander through my first job, the highs, lows and learning of poor management and some work that went wrong.

Sorry, Not Sorry 11.06.2021 11:40

My latest podcast exploring work, mental health, motherhood, divorce and the journey towards balance.

Bullied, Belonging, Becoming & Boots 21.04.2021 10:19

What makes me, me ? And what makes you, you ?

Pressure Cooker 29.01.2021 5:16

A brief wander through the liminal space of lockdown.

Ending or beginning 27.12.2020 6:13

This episode talks about ending a relationship and starting a new one.

Doom, gloom and bloom - surviving and thriving in strange times 31.10.2020 5:22

It’s been a strange kind of a year, one that’s affected us all differently. Here’s some ideas of how to bloom amongst the doom and gloom.

Gaslighting - what is it and what can you do about it ? 09.09.2020 6:16

A brief look at what gaslighting is and what you can do about it if it’s something that’s effecting you or a friend.

Rescuing - how to know if you are and what to do about it if you no longer want to ! 31.08.2020 6:22

A brief discussion of rescuers, rescuing and moving on from old behaviours. If you want to know more then visit www.wildflowerfire.co.uk

Breaking up is hard to do 14.08.2020 9:58

An exploration of the end of a relationship and some lessons learnt. Visit www.wildflowerfire.co.uk to find out more.

Dealing with organisational politics at work 14.08.2020 7:29

An exploration of organisational politics and the origins of Wildflower Fire. Visit www.wildflowerfire.co.uk

Tall poppy syndrome (bullying at work) 14.08.2020 9:14

Exploring a story of organisational politics, bullying and imposter syndrome in the workplace, with some tips on what to do if you are in a similar situation. For more information visit www.wildflowerfire.co.uk