Work it Like a Mum: Redefining Flexibility, Confidence & Career on Your Terms Featuring Elizabeth Willetts

What if "part-time" didn’t mean part-impactful?In this episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio, we sit down with Elizabeth Willetts—founder of Investing in Women, champion of flexible work, and author of Flex—to challenge everything you think you know about career, confidence, and what success really looks like.Elizabeth shares her own journey from high-billing recruiter to entrepreneur, the surprising power of part-time work, and how to stop apologizing for career gaps or pivots. We talk about perfectionism, the confidence gap, and why documenting your wins is non-negotiable.You’ll learn: → Why part-time doesn’t mean part-skilled → How to stop hiding (and start owning) your achievements → The mindset shift that changes everything about job hunting → Why “just do it” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a career strategyIf you’ve ever felt stuck in your career or worried you were “falling behind,” this conversation will give you the permission slip (and the push) to bet on yourself.🎧 Listen now and start building a career on your terms.📍 Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Elizabeth Willetts 02:50 – The Impact of COVID on Work Flexibility 06:00 – From Recruitment to Founding Investing in Women 11:52 – Employer Mindset Shifts on Part-Time 16:00 – Breaking Down the Confidence Gap 21:00 – Career Gaps & Why They Don’t Define You 23:45 – Strategic Job Searching vs. Spray-and-Pray 27:00 – The Power of Documenting Your Wins 32:00 – Embracing Authenticity in Work & Life 36:00 – Resilience, Risk & Redefining SuccessAbout Elizabeth WillettsElizabeth Willetts is the Founder of Investing in Women—a female-empowering job board and community helping family-friendly and forward-thinking employers hire professionals looking for fulfilling flexible and part-time work.She is an experienced recruiter with over 17 years of experience—both in-house at one of the Big 4 and at one of the UK’s largest recruitment agencies. Elizabeth is also a mum to two daughters, Emily and Annabelle (plus a Labradoodle called Dougal). She is a passionate believer in the power of part-time and flexible work to retain women in the workplace and close the gender pay gap.Her debut book, Flex—a dynamic guide for anyone wanting to build a successful career on their terms—came out in January 2025.Website: https://investinginwomen.co.uk/Order Elizabeth’s book Flex: https://amzn.eu/d/8VpsKUKSign up for her FREE CV template: Investing in Women CV ResourceConnect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: Elizabeth WillettsFollow MoniqueInstagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/moniquedemaio⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquedemaio⁠⁠Newsletter:⁠⁠ https://www.moniquedemaio.com/newsletter-sign-up⁠⁠Get the Book on Amazon & Audible: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Creating-Life-You-Love/dp/B0CLHV526G⁠#FlexibleWork #WomenInLeadership #CareerGrowth #InvestingInWomen #PossibilitiesPodcast #CareerConfidence