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Creative Career Solutions for Parents
by Gina Visram
Are you a parent who is determined to work towards the lifestyle you want for your family? Career / Business important but you need the work life balance that will enable you to hang out with the most important people in the world to you? Determined to carry on your career progression after having kids and want to establish the best way to do so? Welcome to the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast... a podcast hosted by career coach, mummy, author, employee, and business builder Gina Visram of Limitless Coaching. This podcast is designed to challenge, support and inspire you on your journey as a working parent (and let's be honest... whether working inside or outside the home... what parent doesn't work?!)
Episodes
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EP61: A look at your financial future today: An interview with Davinia Tomlinson of Rainchq
If you listen to just one thing today... make it this. No, seriously... even your favourite Netflix show can wait. On today's episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast, I am speaking to Davinia Tomlinson, CEO & Founder of Rainchq, a service which helps women to take control of...
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EP60: Navigating our (temporary) new normal
Over the course of just a few weeks, our lives have changed in the most profound ways due to COVID-19. Freedom of movement which we generally take for granted is minimised and working from home is no longer something working parents are fighting for... it is something that is temporarily expected...
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EP59: What's next for this podcast?
After an unintentional hiatus from the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast, Gina returns with an episode talking about what's next for the podcast AND shares a nugget of wisdom which has the potential to remove any blocks you have in relation to getting on with your next exciting…
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EP58: Dealing with the pressure and expectation of the new year
The New Year often feels pressured. Y'know... "New Year New You" and all that jazz. If you're someone who sets goals and makes resolutions and actually, especially if you are NOT... you may notice that with the dawn of a whole new decade in addition to it being a new year, there is an extra layer...
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EP57: Enough with the excuses, what can you do differently?
I'm back... and calling myself out for making excuses on a few important fronts, in the past couple of months. This episode includes a bit of a reintroduction about what the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast is all about (amid my rant!) and I am transparent about some of the excuses I...
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EP56: OMG - Where is the year going?
It's happened again. No sooner were we in awe that it's January... it's now already the second half of the year. What madness is this? Because half time is traditionally a great time to take stock of what's been going on and to recalibrate - this episode of the Creative Career Solutions for…
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EP55: #IAmBecoming - Nuggets of wisdom from Michelle Obama's book tour
This episode is a must listen for everyone: I was honoured to hear Michelle Obama speak live in London as part of her European book tour and I found her so relatable as a citizen wanting to make her community better, as a leader wanting to impact her country and the world and in other important...
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EP54: Making the most of (long) weekends
Before you get yourself in that cycle of "where did all the time go" that we all recognise (you've been there right... haven't we all?!) - listen to this podcast about making the most of long weekends. (If listening in real time), we are at the time of year where there are a series of longer...
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EP53: The power of imperfect action
Ever get in your own way? Have your perfectionist tendencies ever held you back? This episode is for you if you need a short, sharp reminder of why you should sometimes just get on with it (and figure things out along the way). Working parent or otherwise - imperfect action is the key to so much…
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EP52: Don't write off that new years hopefulness yet
Once January comes to an end, it's sometimes tempting to resign yourself to the "fact" that once again, your resolutions or goals haven't started as positively as you intended or hoped and therefore it's okay to give up on that idea. In this episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents...
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EP51: What are you proud of this year?
It's time to celebrate you... What are you proud of this year? This episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast is part of a mini (audit) series which will focus on areas of our lives that are beneficial to recognise and evaluate at this end of year / beginning of year time......
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EP50: How is your post-baby career different to what you expected?
In this episode, it's time to reflect on the good the bad and the ugly of working parent life. Gina Visram of Limitless Coaching asks "(How) is your post-baby career different to what you expected? What makes it work? What makes it frustrating? What is worth celebrating and what must... must...
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EP49: Am I doing the right thing?
Have you ever second guessed yourself? Ha! I'm imagining that that was a resounding yes. A series of events, ending with my toddler telling me to "go away" lead to my compulsion to create a podcast discussing the age old question "Am I good enough" As well as encouraging you to be kind to…
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EP48: Two ways to minimise overwhelm
Recently I have been feeling like everything is getting on top of me. Major (though exciting) work projects, my toddler settling into a new (and indeed overwhelming) childcare setting, an important course I'm supposed to be working towards not getting as much of my time as it needs - not to…
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EP47: How Notting Hill Carnival (NHC) makes me a better parent
In this from the heart episode, Gina Visram of Limitless Coaching describes how attending the Notting Hill Carnival (NHC), one of her favourite events of the year, makes her a better parent. This episode talks about the importance of parents embracing events, hobbies and activities that fills…
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EP46: No happiness without gratitude
This episode has the potential to rock your world (truly). If you would like to laugh more, a swift kick in the behind, the lift yourself from a slump, to feel more joy, to enjoy parenting more, to appreciate your job more - to feel more positive about your entrepreneurial journey or job search…
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EP45: It's half time - let's review our performance
In this (partly world cup inspired) episode, you have the opportunity to do some exploration which can result in this year being a transformational one for you. At the time of recording, we are halfway through the year, which makes it an exceptional time in which to do an audit / take stock of…
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EP44: Fun with finances
So here's the thing. In some ways, my husband has always been amazing with finances. In some ways, I have generally made good financial choices. For both of us... we can definitely have done better... not because we have been reckless per say but because there have been times of being careless…
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EP43: The power of community: An interview with Katy Fridman
Some months ago, one of my NCT friends added me to a Facebook group... "Flexible working for mums like me" - knowing that I consider the topic of flexible working to be incredibly important. A very short time after this space created by Katy Fridman, ex Microsoft executive and now mum of two…
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EP42: Let's talk about flexible working
Flexible working is such an integral part of the formula that many parents have when it comes to creating a success of their career and their lifestyle / parenting responsibilities that I can't quite believe that it's been nearly a year since I recorded an episode that mainly focuses on this…
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EP41: You are a single choice from a new beginning
If you listen to nothing else today... listen to this episode. Truly... I can near enough assure you that it will get you thinking, remind you of your strength, your determination and your power. Yes I said power! After all, it's inspired by everyone's auntie in their head... Auntie Oprah…
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EP40: 3 career and life lessons we can learn from our children
Our children can be our greatest teachers, especially when we open our eyes to how their innocence, their (sometimes) lack of inhibition, and certainly their lack of hesitation in asking for what they want or need, comes into play. In today's episode - I share 3 of the many lessons we can learn...
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EP39: Identifying your biggest time wasters
At the time of recording this (naturally - at 1am) - I feel "inundated", on the cusp of overwhelm and well, aware this has been an unusual and very intense week so far. Is this a new normal or is this simply a busy week in terms of my employed work life? Whenever I even see overwhelm on the...
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EP38: Redefining productivity for parents
In this episode, I share the piece of advice from the teacher in my antenatal class - the piece of advice which has truly made me a better, happier parent and ultimately (usually) maintain a healthy perspective in relation to what success and productivity looks like. This piece of advice has...
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EP37: Interview with Maternity Nurse, Postnatal Doula and Business Mentor Anna Wilk
Do you remember how you felt as a new mum for the first time? The overwhelm? The fatigue? The excitement coupled with fear? As a maternity nurse and doula, Anna Wilk has been a huge support for many mums - helping them to get acclimatised in the role many would say is the most important of their...
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EP36: 3 things to do when seeking your next career opportunity
When this topic came to mind it was big - "How to look for your next career opportunity". That's significant, no? BIG! Huge. Maaaaaan... I realised I could talk about this topic forever and a day. However, as the busy (working) parent you are you don't have forever and a day so instead of sharing...
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EP35: Establish your career goals for 2018
Whether you're listening to this in real time at the beginning of 2018 or whether you've found this episode 3 years later... this is the episode for you if it's time for you to establish your career goals. How do you know if that's something you need to do? That's simple. If you ever feel like...
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EP34: New Year, Same You
New Year, New You is the prevailing message at this time of year - but in a way that can sometimes be a bit dismissive of the fab person you already are. Instead, I encourage you to explore the idea of "New Year, Same You" this 2018 and see if that have an even greater impact on your goals and...
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EP33: How are you going to change your family tree?
How are you going to change your family tree? This question and episode are inspired by one of my greatest personal development sources right now - Dave Ramsey (finance expert and personality) of the Dave Ramsey Show. One of the ways I am determined to change my family tree is by getting a…
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EP32: Trick or Treat: The working parent edition
As a working parent, what are the things that overwhelm you... and what are the things you celebrate? (Sometimes... those are the same thing! Our kids for one - can fall into both of those categories, right?). In this podcast episode, Trick or Treat: The working parent edition - While the title…
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EP31: How to get back on the wagon
There are probably a multitude of ways to get back on the wagon after you have (spectacularly?) fallen off... however in this episode, I share one of the biggest remedies, if you find yourself in this situation. You fallen off the wagon with your career goals? Date night? Side hustle? Healthy...
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EP30: Mums... here's why you should ask for HELP!
Soooo... you know how I always say I'm not telling you what you should do? Well, this time, I kind of am, so forgive me for stepping into bossy me for 12 minutes of your time here.This episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents is entitled "Mum... here's why you should ask for help"...
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EP29: Last quarter of this year. Let's do this...
No... this is not the time. This is not the time to think about things you want to be / do / have / achieve / contribute to and think, ah well, it's the end of the year, I'll aim to achieve this from January. Oh no, not by default anyway as there are 3 months left and this episode is all about…
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EP28: Goal Setting: Excruciating or Exhilarating
It's finally here... an episode all about goal setting. Do you love it, do you hate it, do you hide away in a corner and hope it never crosses your path? Do you talk yourself out of it at any given opportunity? Or do you see it as a fun challenge? Or even an essential part of your every day life?...
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EP27: An interview with Keya Williams of Nourished Motherhood
So do you want the good news or the bad news?! The good news is that the practice of YOGA is an amazing, life enhancing practice for mums. The bad news... well, is the same - lol - yoga is a life enhancing practice for mums so if you're like me and this is not part of your routine at the moment,...
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EP26: How to get your other half on board with your dreams and goals
Have you ever felt like your dreams, goals or plans are being sidelined due to others taking priority? For example, due to work on the overall goals of your family (as a whole) or due to the progression of your other half's career? On the face of it - naturally, it's worth celebrating success of...
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EP25: 7(+) top tips for travelling with a toddler
Hands up if you're travelling soon. Here's hoping that you're taking a bit of a break from your job or entrepreneurial endeavour soon and if you are... if there's a holiday on the cards and you have young children, then this podcast episode is for you. 7 (plus bonus) top tips for travelling...
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EP24: 10 things to look forward to over the summer holidays
Ever recorded two thirds of a podcast with a toddler on your lap? I know have... and this is an illustration of the inspiration behind this podcast episode - "10 things to look forward to over the summer holidays." Or... maybe even more accurately... 10 things to help make the most of the summer...
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EP23: An interview with book coach and mentor Karen Williams
Have you ever said to yourself, or out loud, "I would love to write a book"? Hands up who resonates with that. If so... not only are you not alone, that's a big dream for many of us... but you are also in the right place because on the podcast today, I am interviewing Karen Williams, book coach…
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EP22: STOP. Re-evaluate. Take action: Your mid-year progress check
STOP (Hammer Time!): Don't sleepwalk through the rest of 2017... This is your mid-year progress check. That's right... we've already made it to the middle of 2017 and if you don't stop for a breather you're in danger of speeding towards the end of the year without pausing to reflect on what's...
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EP21: What do you do when everything feels broken?
In this coming of age, 21st episode of the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast - Gina acknowledges the impact that recent events in London and Manchester have had on her spirit, motivation and emotions. The Grenfell Tower disaster and more have led to real introspection and questioning…
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EP20: Flexible working is not a myth: The Helen McGuire Interview
I am insanely excited to invite you to listen to this interview. Seriously. When I dreamed up this podcast and thought about the guests I would want to interview for you... Helen was at the top of my list. Today's episode is an interview with Helen McGuire, mum of two, former comms professional…
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EP19: Stop making excuses.wav
You'll know that make progress not excuses is one of my mantras right? It's a biggie for me. I say it often. Well, today's episode is inspired by the fact that I am about to take action in a way that will be greatly beneficial, but also hugely challenging. I am about to embark on a 7 day shift…
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EP18: How to befriend mum-guilt (and why you should)
Stop what you are doing and listen to this episode right now. Seriously. Lol - it has the potential to be a game changer for you. In this episode, I explore the supremely well known phenomenon that is mum-guilt (mom-guilt) and talk about a wholly different approach to it. Instead of letting it…
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EP17: 5 ways to begin your work day with a spring in your step
(... even when sleep deprived!). When you are a working mama / working parent / hell... working anybody, it is important to get in a positive mind space if you are hoping to have a positive day. This episode outlines 5 specific ways you can work towards having a spring in your step and a mindset…
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EP16: Get inspired and take action with Emma Holmes
You do not want to miss this episode. No seriously... you don't. In this first ever interview on the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast I speak to one of my coaches / mentors, Emma Holmes from Coaching Rockstars. As you'll hear I'm thrilled to be chatting to her for this podcast and we...
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EP15: Welcome to the second quarter of 2017
In this not to be missed episode, we bid farewell to the first quarter of 2017 and welcome in the second. This episode is exactly what you need if you are someone who regularly wonders where the time has gone and how the years go whizzing by. Here, we touch on the importance of goal setting, the...
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EP14: Make your life easier today (with one question)
In this episode, I share my surprise and delight about a question which my childminder asked me... which kind of blew my mind at the time. Maybe it shouldn't have but it inspired me not only to do a Facebook Live on the spot to talk about it (find this on the Limitless Coaching Facebook page) but...
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EP13: The importance of self care and being kind to yourself
Following an insanely fast paced pace is unlikely to be sustainable and can lead to burn out and / or general frustration. However, in this episode of Creative Career Solutions for Parents, Gina Visram points out that if you get in to the habit of embracing self-care and being kind to yourself…
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EP12: The best time is now
After 4 weeks of not podcasting, I felt nervous about recording my next one. I then realised, I just needed to do it... just record something... and now. This episode "The best time is now" is a short sharp reminder that more often than not (although there are some exceptions to this rule), the...
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Are you a parent who is determined to work towards the lifestyle you want for your family? Career / Business important but you need the work life balance that will enable you to hang out with the most important people in the world to you? Determined to carry on your career progression after having kids and want to establish the best way to do so? Welcome to the Creative Career Solutions for Parents podcast... a podcast hosted by career coach, mummy, author, employee, and business builder Gina Visram of Limitless Coaching. This podcast is designed to challenge, support and inspire you on your journey as a working parent (and let's be honest... whether working inside or outside the home... what parent doesn't work?!)
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