Wisdom For Working Mums
Episodes
Progressing Your Career With Personal Power
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you succeed in your career without sacrificing in your personal life? In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful insight into how can have more i...
Insights on Living Your Best Life from an Olympic Performance Psychologist
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know that world-class performers get the privilege of working with world-class psychologists. These psychologists work alongside them to support t...
How To Stop Burnout Before It Starts
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know burnout is on the rise for working mothers. In fact, the data is pretty damning. Sadly too many women are on the road to burnout or are ju...
The Power Of You - How One Woman's Quest To Reconnect With Herself Led To Huge Business Success
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
She went from stay-at-home mum of 25 years to successful business owner in just 5 years! It's easy to lose yourself in motherhood and fall into the un...
What About The Dads?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What about the dads? Recent research shows that 1 in 10 new dads will experience some symptoms of post-natal depression and 39% of expectant dads are ...
What Do You See When You Look Up? Why Positive Working Mother Role Models Are Vital
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I pulled the ripcord on my career. It was only years later that I realised what influenced me to leave a highly lucrative career that I was succeedi...
7 Self-Coaching Questions To Help You Navigate
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever found yourself wanting more out of life? More family time? More focus on your wellbeing? More time for your hobbies? More fulfilment? Do you fi...
Your Guide To Rushing Woman's Syndrome
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're rushing through your life? Running from one thing to the next? You're not alone. There's a rise in what's known as R...
Your Guide To Stepping Up Without Burning Out At Work
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a growing movement happening both individually and collectively - can you feel it? A sense that 'this is not working anymore?' Our working...
From Moving For Medals To Moving For The Mind
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Olympic athlete Michelle Griffith Robinson about her journey with movement. Starting with a story of how her own mum was ...
How To Find The Freedom To Flourish As A Working Mum
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to flourish as a working mum? To find the freedom to do it on your own terms and thrive? In this latest episode, I'm sharing How To Find The Fre...
7 Things Not To Say To A Working Mother - The Common Ways Motherhood Bias Shows Up In The Workplace
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Motherhood or maternal bias is believed to be the strongest form of gender bias. Motherhood triggers false assumptions that women are less committed...
FIND YOUR UNICORN SPACE: RECLAIM YOUR CREATIVE LIFE IN A TOO-BUSY WORLD
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things that I struggled to understand when I hit burnout was how! How did this happen? I got fiercely curious about it. How could I stop i...
Grit Or Quit - Knowing The Difference To Thrive As A Working Mother
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm exploring the concept of knowing when to grit and when to quit to support you to succeed and thrive as a working mum. I share thr...
Discovering Your Mothering Style - How To Find Freedom To Be Yourself In Motherhood
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every found yourself comparing yourself to other mothers and feeling like you're falling short? In this episode, I'm sharing insights into the Ancie...
Your Ideal Week - How to Set Yourself Up For Success Even If You Don't Enjoy Goal Setting
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I used to have a guilty secret. That secret is I hate goal setting. I really don't enjoy it. And I rarely do it. I know it's weird for a coach to admi...
Life Lessons From 2021
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It would be easy to just walk away from this year and close the door on it without looking back, hoping that I never have another year like this again...
Three Christmas Burnout Traps And How To Avoid Them
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Christmas approaches it's the season we're meant to be being happy, joyous and fun – it's 'Merry Christmas' after all. But for many of us, it c...
Daring To Rest In Motherhood
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to rest as a working mum? Do you feel tired but you just feel like you can't step off the hamster wheel of life? Does your secret fant...
Daring To Rest In Motherhood
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to rest as a working mum? Do you feel tired but you just feel like you can't step off the hamster wheel of life? Does your secret fant...
The Gift Of Knowing How To Support Your Child With Their Mental Health
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As mums there's probably not a week goes by that we don't worry about the wellbeing of our children in some way, shape or form. But with the pandemic ...
Three Tips To Enjoy Life As A Working Mum
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard as a working mum to find enjoyment in the busyness of life. If you find yourself being pulled in different directions and feeling lik...
Losing Your S*** With The Kids?
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting can undoubtably be one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences…..when things are going well. But when things aren't going to so we...
How To Create Unicorn Space In Your Life As A Working Mum
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an overburdened working mum and feel like you need a permission slip to pursue activities that make you feel whole then this episode is for ...
Highlights From The Hills Of The Highlands
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In September 2021 I joined Giovanna Fletcher, Emma Willis and over 100 other incredible women for a life changing experience in the hills of the Scott...
Highlights From The Hills Of The Highlands
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In September 2021 I joined Giovanna Fletcher, Emma Willis and over 100 other incredible women for a life changing experience in the hills of the Scott...
How To Own Your Role As A Female Main Earner
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've come along way since women were given equal rights but despite this, we still don't seem to have worked out how to navigate the dynamic of a...
Becoming a Mum Without a Mum
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explore my experience of becoming a mother without my own mother here. These insights are not only for mothers who are without the...
How To Batch Cook Your Way To More Freedom and Less Stress
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like to save at least an hour a week? Silly question if you're a busy working mum, right? This episode is guaranteed to make a difference in...
Successful Job Sharing For Working Mums
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you need to lean out of your career to manage the juggle as a working mum? That you just can't make the jigsaw puzzle work? ...
Four Strategies For When You're The Flex Point In Your Family
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the default parent in your family? Are you the one who gets the call when your child is ill and are expected to change your plans at the drop ...
How to Find Your Style and Feel Great In Your Clothes
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to lose your style mojo when you become a mum. Trying to make your wardrobe work for the different roles in life can be challenging. In th...
Reclaiming Your Wellbeing
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How as a working mum can you perform and stay at your best without sacrificing your personal life or health? As working mums we know all too well how ...
Using Your Strengths to Be at Your Best More of the Time
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wisdom For Working Mums is all about helping you create the freedom to flourish in your life. To have the impact you want with more ease and my enjo...
Be Visible With An Authentic Personal Brand
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody has a personal brand – whoever you are, whatever you do, you make an impact on those you around you……whether you know it or not. Jef...
How To Stop Overfunctioning
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a high-achiever and pride yourself on doing well in life, there's a risk you're also an overfunctioner. An overfunctioner is someone who loo...
The 5 Secrets To Communicating With Absolute Mastery
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a working mum you've likely got more stakeholders than most. You're probably already a communication ninja, but are you consistently having the imp...
What Got You Here Won't Get You There
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a concept known as the paradox of success. Where we believe that the things that have contributed to our success in life so far will be a good...
The 7 Types Of Rest We Need As We Emerge From The Pandemic
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life has been a lot for us recently. Many of us have just been pushing through the last 12 months as there have been few opportunities to rest ...
The 7 Types Of Rest We Need As We Emerge From The Pandemic
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life has been a lot for us recently. Many of us have just been pushing through the last 12 months as there have been few opportunities to rest ...
Five Simple Steps to Double Your Energy As A Working Mum
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Do you feel more tired often than not these days? Or ever find yourself getting frustrated with yo...
How To Successfully Balance A Career And Motherhood
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how other women combine a successful career with motherhood? My guest in this episode is Michelle Hon, founder of Mom Boss Academy and...
Avoiding Burnout As A Working Mum
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The last year has been intense for so many of us working mums. In this episode I'm exploring how to avoid burnout as a working mum. I share: What is ...
Meal Planning Your Way to Wellbeing As a Working Mum
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the challenges in my own life as a working mum is how to feed my family healthy food easily and in a stress free way. If I'm not careful it...
Life Lessons from 2020
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As 2020 draws to a close it would be easy to just walk away from this year and close the door on it without looking back, hoping that we never have an...
Navigating Motherhood and Couplehood
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm exploring where the impact motherhood has on couplehood with Joanna Groves from Relational who is a relationship coach and psychot...
Navigating Motherhood and Couplehood
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm exploring where the impact motherhood has on couplehood with Joanna Groves from Relational who is a relationship coach and psychot...
How To Avoid The Exhaustion Funnel As A Working Mum
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explore how to avoid the exhaustion funnel as a working mum. I share: What the Exhaustion Funnel is Why we're more at risk of fal...
How To Avoid The Exhaustion Funnel As A Working Mum
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explore how to avoid the exhaustion funnel as a working mum. I share: What the Exhaustion Funnel is Why we're more at risk of fal...
The Sh*t I Do! How To Navigate The Invisible Load of Motherhood With Fair Play
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt resentful towards your partner for all the mental and emotional load you carry as a working mum? Or do you feel like the she-fau...
The Sh*t I Do! How To Navigate The Invisible Load of Motherhood With Fair Play
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt resentful towards your partner for all the mental and emotional load you carry as a working mum? Or do you feel like the she-fau...
Dealing with Uncertainty
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This year we've seen uncertainty take on a whole new level for most of us. Not knowing when the pandemic will end and while it's here the uncertaint...
Supporting Our Children's Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As mums there's probably not a week goes by that we don't worry about the wellbeing of our children in some way, shape or form. But 2020 has been the ...
Supporting Our Children's Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As mums there's probably not a week goes by that we don't worry about the wellbeing of our children in some way, shape or form. But 2020 has been the ...
Five Steps to Deal with Overwhelm as a Working Mum
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's common for the background music of our lives as working mums to be overwhelm. We're mums for a start, that can be an all consuming job on its o...
Sanity Saving Productivity Hacks for Busy Working Mums
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do we achieve more without burning out? How can we . save time but still have a positive impact? If you're interested in the answers to thes...
The Power of Knowing Your Needs as a Working Mum
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As working mums if we want to thrive it's vital that we know what our needs are and take intentional action to get them met. Sounds simple doesn't it?...
Motherhood, Work & Wellbeing
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm exploring the impact becoming a mother has on our careers with Sara Campin. How do we continue to fulfil our career ambitions ...
How To Set Boundaries To Thrive as a Working Mum
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive deep into boundaries. Our ability to thrive as a working mum is directly related to our ability to set boundaries. But as w...
How To Set Boundaries To Thrive as a Working Mum
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive deep into boundaries. Our ability to thrive as a working mum is directly related to our ability to set boundaries. But as w...
Social Media and Your Mental Health
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're talking about mental health for working mums. Now, more than ever, working mums' mental health is being challenged. In this ...
Safeguard Your Sanity
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share the 6 steps to safeguard your sanity as a working mum during COVID-19......and beyond! In this episode I share: Why our resil...
Keeping Your Relationship Healthy in COVID-19
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting can have a negative impact on our relationship at the best of times, but parenting in a pandemic is likely putting our relationship under ex...
Dealing with Difficult Emotions
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's likely that at the moment we're feeling emotions that we're not used to feeling on a regular basis. Or they're more heightened than normal. D...
Happy Hormones for Life
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If being a working mum has left you feeling exhausted, flat, foggy or frankly fed up then this episode of the Wisdom For Working Mums podcast is f...
Happy Hormones for Life
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If being a working mum has left you feeling exhausted, flat, foggy or frankly fed up then this episode of the Wisdom For Working Mums podcast is f...
Emotional Resilience Insights for Uncertain Times
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As working mums resilience is an important part of managing the juggle. But in the current pandemic our ability to develop and maintain our resilien...
Freeing Yourself From Mother's Guilt
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do the Duchess of Cambridge (AKA Kate Middleton) , Victoria Beckham, Serena Williams and Holly Willoughby have in common? If you guessed "they ...
The Feminine Principle; Reconnecting with our Female Energy and Power
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that the way we've battled to keep up with the men, in what is still essentially a man's world, has taken its toll on us as women. We'v...
The Feminine Principle; Reconnecting with our Female Energy and Power
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that the way we've battled to keep up with the men, in what is still essentially a man's world, has taken its toll on us as women. We'v...
Do Less - The Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Working Mums
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an achievement-oriented working mum who wants to thrive without sacrificing your own well-being, this episode is going to be for you! I'm ta...
New Year Reflections for Busy Working Mums
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode I'm going to share a simple but powerful way to welcome in this new year and new decade. But don't worry if you're not l...
Healthy Habits for Busy Working Mums
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us working mums know that to thrive in our busy lives we need to focus on our health and wellbeing. But trying to live a healthy life can le...
Effortless Meditation for Working Mums
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a mum that often feels like you've got too much going on. That you're constantly thinking, worrying, planning and doing. If your mind ...
Effortless Meditation for Working Mums
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a mum that often feels like you've got too much going on. That you're constantly thinking, worrying, planning and doing. If your mind ...
Flexible Working for Working Mums
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Going back to work after having a baby can be tough. Not only the emotional aspect of leaving your baby for the first time. But the logistics of fin...
Sleep Success for Children
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speak to any mother about their experience of motherhood and inevitably the topic of sleep comes up. Whether it's the question of does your child ...
How to Overcome Perfectionism
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your high standards leave you feeling stressed? That your ambition causes you to beat yourself up for not being good enough or...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're a fraud? That you're about to get found out? If so, you probably suffer with imposter syndrome. And you're in good co...
Self-Care For Busy Working Mums
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As working mums we've probably heard a million times how important self-care is for us to have the energy to do everything. Most of the messages out...
Selling From The Heart
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether we like it or not our success in life is influenced by our ability to sell ourselves. Most women I've had the privilege of working with unfort...
The CIO Working Mum
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Vicky Higgin, Chief Information Officer for a global organisation. She shares her honest insights into what it takes to ...
How to Enjoy Time, Stop Rushing and Get More Done!
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Raising children whilst managing a career, running a house and trying to enjoy life means that most working mums are caught in a time trap. We're ...
Creating The Ultimate Intimate Relationship
09 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having children changes us, changes our partners and changes our relationships. It changes the way we interact with each other. Whether it's becaus...
Creating The Ultimate Intimate Relationship
09 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having children changes us, changes our partners and changes our relationships. It changes the way we interact with each other. Whether it's becaus...
Rethinking Women's Health
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We receive so many cultural messages about bouncing back after giving birth. That the goal is to achieve our pre-baby body as quickly as possible. ...
Helping Working Mums Thrive
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle to have enough energy to do the things you want and need to do? If 2019 is the year that you've resolved to improve your health, energ...
The Secret to Building Successful Relationships
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every day we are navigating relationships with other people. Be it our children, our spouse, our work colleagues, customers, friends, family members...
Perspective of a Working Father
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast guest is a long-time advocate for women's rights, a champion for Diversity & Inclusion in Europe and has a successful job in on...
Emotional Intelligence for Working Mums
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our emotions play such a huge part in motherhood; whether it be feeling overwhelmed, mother's guilt or feeling like we're not doing a good enough job....
Helping our Children Cope with Bereavement interview with Winston's Wish
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At some point we will have to deal with the inevitable but heartbreaking consequences of bereavement with our children. Whether sudden or expected, ...
Employment Rights for Working Mums interview with Danielle Ayres
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A report by The Equality and Human Rights Commission found that one in five new mums said they had experienced harassment or negative comments from th...
Employment Rights for Working Mums interview with Danielle Ayres
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A report by The Equality and Human Rights Commission found that one in five new mums said they had experienced harassment or negative comments from th...
Employment Rights for Working Mums interview with Danielle Ayres
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A report by The Equality and Human Rights Commission found that one in five new mums said they had experienced harassment or negative comments from th...
Supporting Working Parents in the Workplace interview with Nicki Seignot from The Parent Mentor
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Nicki Seignot who is known as The Parent Mentor. She is passionate about helping working parents return to work and thrive when...
Managing Your Energy as a Working Mum interview with James Glover from The Energy Project
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As achievement orientated working mums who care deeply about our family and our work, we are often left feeling overwhelmed. The volume and complexi...
It Takes a Village interview with Su Barber
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In times gone by we used to have a community that supported us through our mothering journey. But somehow over time we've lost this connection to peop...
Giving our Children the Gift of Emotional Wellbeing interview with Libby Steggles-Ginn
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ask any parent and the thing that we often want most for our children is for them to be happy and healthy. But most of us we will, at some point in ...
Financially Empowering Working Mums interview with Rebecca Robertson
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most people's relationship with money is often complex, difficult and confused. Whether it's how much to charge for your time or how to ask for that p...
Maternal Mental Health interview with Lisa Webb
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Webb is Public Health Nurse who works with families to give pre-school-age children the best possible start in life. She is a a former nursery ...