The Juggle: Recent Episodes

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Having a satisfying career and a fulfilling family life

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The overwhelming challenge women tell us they face is managing their time. Finding enough hours in the day to fit all the things that need to be done can be a struggle, but it is far from impossible.    In this week’s re-air, we speak to time management and productivity expert, Laura Vanderkam, about her new […]

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We’re re-airing another of our most popular episodes this week – a fantastic conversation with author Jamila Rizvi. We cover a lot in this one – from women’s experiences of new motherhood to why we don’t take credit for our work in the workplace and managing the career/family juggle. Jamila is an author, presenter and […]

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This week we’re re-airing one of your favourite episodes – a change of pace from talking about managing work to look at home life, specifically, parenting. We’re joined by Mandy Richardson, an early childhood education professional with a natural passion and love for children. Mandy’s focus is on helping parents and people working with children to form new and respectful […]

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As has already been said – we don’t think anyone predicted their 2020 would look like this.  A lot of people were feeling inspired by 2020 – the themes of 2020 vision, and the start of a new decade and a new chance to start fresh once more.  Then…coronavirus.  It started off as a big […]

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Today is our final episode from our Design your Decade event to celebrate 100 episodes of The Juggle Podcast.   Our intention was to get people proactively thinking about their lives and understanding what they can put in place to make sure that they live according to their values and priorities, not just whatever life throws […]

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Today we’re sharing the second of 3 presentations from our Design Your Decade 100 episode party back in March.  Dr Marny Lishman, joined our panel of guest speakers to share her view on managing the juggle from a psychologist’s perspective.   Marny is a Health & Community Psychologist, Personal Coach and Channel 9 Perth’s Resident Psychologist. She works with […]

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Back in March (when we were still allowed to socialise!) we held an event to celebrate 100 episodes of The Juggle Podcast.   Jo and I met in early 2018 and quickly discovered that we had a similar vision: we wanted the world to be a place where women didn’t feel like they needed to leave their […]

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We’re back talking #thejuggle, this time joined by guest Dr Jemma Green, the Executive Chairman and Cofounder of Power Ledger, mother of two and serious super star! Power Ledger is a blockchain powered peer to peer energy and carbon credit trading platform that now operates in several countries.  If that in itself isn’t enough work, […]

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We figure people probably need a psychologist more now than ever as our worlds are turned upside down and our feelings are changing constantly.

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We hope everyone is staying safe and well during these crazy times. We know many of you are now working from home with kids so here are a few of our tips from this week’s episode…   If both yourself and your partner are working – negotiate a roster with them. Think about when you work […]

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We, like everyone around the world, have been avidly watching and listening to all of the updates on the spread and actions being taken to limit effects of the coronavirus.  As of 20 March – 5 days after we recorded this episode, Australia has gone from 250 declared cases to over 800. Restrictions are tightening daily.  […]

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Back in episode 67 we spoke to Andrew Barnes, founder of the global not for profit movement, 4-day week. Andrew told us about the experiment he did at his financial services firm, Perpetual Guardian, where he paid his staff for 4 days but only required them to work 5. What he saw was a boost […]

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If you’re anything like us, you probably have an inner voice. One who isn’t always that supportive. In fact, they are often downright mean.  Last year, a good friend of ours, Jennifer Harris, spoke about this during her presentation at The Retreat, Clarissa Rayward’s annual conference for lawyers. Whilst the talk was delivered to lawyers – it […]

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What are the key characteristics that successful women have in common? What does it really mean to take charge of your career? Today’s guest tackles these big questions – and much more!

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To celebrate we’re sharing a few of the highlights from 100 episodes of The Juggle Podcast. It wasn’t easy to squeeze all the highlights into one episode, so we chose just 4 topics. All the episodes are linked below, so check them out if you haven’t heard or you need a refresher!

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In today’s episode we join husband and wife team Sharni and Kondwani (Kay) Mwenda on their date night to talk all things juggle!  Sharni and Kay open the doors to their lives, sharing the tips and tricks they’ve mastered over the years to make the juggle work while both have professional careers.   As we learn during the interview, Sharni and Kay often spend their dates […]

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this first episode for 2020, we take the opportunity to reflect not only on 2019 but also on the past decade. 2019 was our second year of podcasting as ‘The Juggle’, it was the year where we hit the 50th episode and to us it’s been a privilege to see how […]

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Sarah is an IVF mum, an egg donor and gave birth as a surrogate in 2018. She is also a family and surrogacy lawyer. Sarah and her partner Troy live in Melbourne with their two children, Archie and Raf.

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Sarah Mateljan talks to us about the juggle of managing a business, having a family, and being as supportive an employer as it’s possible to be.

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Psychologist, Bailey Bosch talks about the three personal characteristics needed to be a successful remote worker.

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As the year comes to the end, Christmas draws closer. This time of year is generally where the activities begin to flood in as well as the overwhelming feelings that come along with it.

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Job share! We’re often asked to share stories about job share – does it really work? How do you make it happen? What does it look like in practice?

Today, we’re answering these questions!

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We’re joined by Lauren Cassimatis, founder of Criminal Law Mums, a professional development, parental support, and networking group for lawyer mothers and related professionals. Lauren is a criminal lawyer and Principal Director of Gallant Law.  Lauren joins us to share how she manages the juggle as a criminal lawyer mum. Highlights from this episode include:  Starting the day about 5:30am – […]

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In today’s episode we are lucky enough to welcome Justice Jenni Hill, who speaks to us about her own personal juggling of not only being a Supreme Court Justice but also having 2 children.    With having little family support over in Western Australia, Justice Hill discusses how she has managed raising her 2 children as well […]

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If you don’t know what a great day looks like, you don’t know how to relive it. We always talk about finding your joy and allocating time in accordance with those priorities, so how does it look in practice on a day-to-day basis?

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Most of us struggle from it, yet most of us don’t discuss it. Listen to Taryn discuss the importance of our pelvic floor.

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Olivia Wensley made headlines last year when she became a “whistle blower” on the endemic sexual harassment in the legal industry. Since then she has been an active advocate against sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace.

The post “Expect more from him” – Sexual harassment in the aftermath of #metoo (ep 88) appeared first on Managing The Juggle.

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Flexible work is not always what it is cracked up to be.

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Running your own business is often touted as the holy grail to being able to have a career you love with the flexibility you desire.

The post Growing a Sustainable and Profitable Business with Angela Henderson (ep 86) appeared first on Managing The Juggle.

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We take a look at why employers hate flexible work and how they can shift their perspective.

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In today’s episode we talk about that insidious issue of imposter syndrome. It seems a day doesn’t go by without us hearing someone talking about it, or reading an article about it.  When talking about why we think the way we do, we often like to invite Katrina Alilovic to join us. As a repeat guest you’ve no […]

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Along with three other female co-founders, with 12 children between them, Kym Atkins has been at the helm of the successful start up of The Volte, often referred to as the AirBNB of fashion.

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Here’s a special release of last week’s special yoga nidra meditation from Alice Edwards. We’re releasing is as a bonus episode so you can find it easily and come back to it as often as you like. You can learn more about Alice Edwards at her website. Happy juggling! 

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In today’s episode we are shaking things up a bit! You’ve heard it before, and unfortunately it seems to be true for the majority of mums, we struggle to put our health at the top of our agenda. That needs to change.  This week is women’s health week, so we are putting our health front and centre. […]

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It’s Fathers Day so we’re taking a look at the juggle from a dad’s perspective. Enjoy a fun, but refreshingly honest, look at like as a working father.

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From taking care of our children to managing our careers, this week we’re sharing some of the big lessons we’ve learned about being a working parent.

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Remember that things are only problems if they are a problem for you.

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Meredith makes it really clear that she isn’t “doing it all”, she’s setting up her life to do the things she wants and loves to do.

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Today we’re talking about the things no one talks about - the little challenges you face along the way and find yourself saying “why does no one warn you about this!?” - we’re bucking the trend and speaking the unspoken.

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Angie speaks and mentors about leadership, particularly in relation to challenges associated with adversity and change and, as part of this, is open about the challenges she’s faced in her personal life, especially those relating to raising her children as a single mother.

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In today’s episode we’re talking about what can happen when 2 become 3. How does having children affect our relationships with our partner and what should we do about it?

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Paid parental leave and small business can appear in the same sentence in a positive way.  In today’s episode we talk to Nikki Beaumont, founder and CEO of Beaumont People. Nikki was able to overcome the concerns of business associates and her own doubts in order to introduce paid parental leave in her small business. And in her view […]

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This episode is jam-packed with tips and tricks you can use to get your partner to share the unpaid care and household chores.

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When Taryn Brumfitt put up a photo of herself online little did she know the global impact she would have. That photo has now been viewed online over 100 million times and led to thousands of women learning to embrace their bodies.

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In today’s episode we are talking gender equity. It is one fascinating conversation talking about what CEOs really think and what they are actually doing to make changes to improve equity for women. 

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Anxiety. How do you stop your anxiety creating anxious kids?

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After years establishing a professional profile, becoming an expert at your craft and building relationships, you might feel a little bit lost when that all gets put on hold when you have a new baby. Keeping in touch with your work while on maternity leave is one way to help with the adjustment.

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Jane Tandy shares her story of juggling full time work, a stay at home husband, a couple of children – and how she makes time to support other women on their way up.

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How to raise productivity and engagement with a four-day work week.

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This week we talk about the unique challenges faced by single mothers, including the financial repercussions of being unable to work full time, the relentlessness of solo parenting and the difficulty of making big decisions alone.

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With Mothers Day around the corner, today we are talking about the shift within that occurs when you become a mother.

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Time management expert, Kate Christie teaches us how to be SMART with our time and regain those lost hours.

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As we all know, having children causes us to question many things in our lives, including our career.  Some of us find a renewed commitment to our jobs, some look for a new workplace and others pivot completely. Today we’ve invited career counsellor Anna Black to share her advice about how to choose your next step.  

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Kathleen Langford talks about managing the juggle of life with two small children and a demanding third child – her business.

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Luke Mitchell shares a dad’s perspective on taking parental leave and how he responded to all those people asking “What are you going to do all day?”

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Lucy’s first few weeks after welcoming her son Harry remind us just how important it is to find the right support network.

The post You are not alone – finding support as a parent (ep60) appeared first on Managing The Juggle.

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Listener Hayley Mcgillivray joins us to share how she manages the juggle between her career, two young daughters and FIFO husband.

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Cathryn shares an alternative perspective to “sharing the load” where instead one partner has “the walkaway job”, enabling them to quickly and easily step back from their career at a moment’s notice when needed by the family.

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Today’s episode brings together some of our most popular guests, as we replay for you a special panel event that we held in Perth on the day we released our 50th episode. 

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Join us and Catherine Fox as we discuss the UN Women International Women’s Day theme for 2019: we are more powerful together.

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We should stop fixating on trying to balance work and life and shift our focus to a deeper consideration of what might be our "life's work" – our purpose – which ultimately derives from our values.

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A supportive workplace is a key element to a good work-life juggle. It takes work to build a strong team culture, especially when staff work flexibly or are spread across multiple locations. Demetrio has a strong focus on team culture which he puts at the forefront of every business decision.

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There are hundreds of articles online telling you how to prepare for the arrival of a new baby, but what about preparing yourself for one of the biggest transitions of your life?

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Ever wondered how different things are for women managing the juggle while living in a regional area? While some things are exactly the same, there are definitely some challenges (and opportunities!) that can come from living regionally.

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Learn how to tackle some of the most common issues faced by ambitious mothers, including the tension between wanting to give ourselves to our families as mothers and also wanting to give ourselves to our careers.

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We're celebrating 50 episodes with a reflection on the past year and by asking "What does it mean to be a working mum"?

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Nadine Marke is an ambitious woman who has achieved success in her professional career, and found a purpose for driving change around diversity and inclusion for the benefit of all people who work at RSM.

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Tracey McFarlane is a woman with a big heart and incredible drive. She runs her 5 businesses with a passion for people and a need to improve the lives of women around her.

The post Juggling 5 businesses, 3 kids and a farm (ep 48) appeared first on Managing The Juggle.

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For many people a new year means new resolutions, new goals, a new start and new stationery! In keeping with the theme, today we’re talking about goal setting.

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When you decide to have a family you don’t just welcome a child into your home, you welcome a lot of stuff! Whether you are a minimalist or not, there is nothing you can do – babies and children naturally lead to an accumulation of things.

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Just in case you missed the memo … it’s Christmas! This week we’re talking all things the Christmas juggle!

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KBE Legal Hub are bringing flexibility to a new level in the legal profession, offering a labour hire solution that enables lawyers to work as contractors without having to set up their own legal practice.

The post Integrating work and life (ep 44) appeared first on Managing The Juggle.

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One year on from the #metoo movement, we thought we’d take the opportunity to reflect on the past year and see what progress has been made.

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Ginger Rogers may have done everything Fred Astaire did backwards and in high heels, but what would happen if she was able to turn around?

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Expert advice on how to work productively and effectively from home.

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In today’s episode we explore the extra juggling challenges that can come during school holiday periods, and provide 7 tips for managing them without disaster.

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Today’s episode is Part 2 in our two part series helping you return to work with confidence.  Hopefully last week’s episode with Justine Alter has left you feeling more prepared for your return to work. Today’s expert, Mandy Richardson, is going to help you to prepare your child for your return to work.  Mandy is an early childhood education professional […]

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Returning to work after maternity leave, particularly the first time, can be incredibly exciting, overwhelming daunting, or everything in between. Today's episode will help you to prepare yourself for the transition.

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Luck, failure and success. What do they mean and why are we so fixated on these things?

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Understanding the shift in identity and loss of personal and professional confidence that comes with new motherhood.

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Just like you need to put sunscreen on before you go out into the sun, it is important to take preventative steps to manage your mental health.

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Practical and easy ways to make self-care a priority. 

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Many mums who join our Facebook community tell us that the most difficult thing for them in managing the juggle is a lack of time. This feeling of not having enough time may be a consequence of “mum guilt”. When you feel like you don’t have enough time, you are often feeling guilty that you should be elsewhere/doing something else. 

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Child care is often the bane of a parent’s desire to return to work or maintain/progress a career. One of the options that seems to be not so well understood is au pairs. This week's guest shares all you need to know about au pairs.

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The question isn't just about women’s rights in the workforce, it is also about men’s rights in the home. 

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If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know by now that I (Lucy) am pregnant! Woohoo! Except I haven’t been feeling quite so “woohoo”. So today, we’re sharing our advice to help you cope with pregnancy while you’re at work.

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In celebration of Father’s Day and all things “dad”, we’re joined this week by Tim Hammond who made media headlines earlier this year when he resigned from his position as a Federal Member of Parliament for family reasons.   Tim was open and frank about the reasons for his resignation – he ‘just couldn’t make it […]

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We don’t let you down in this episode – we ask the biggest question that all working parents ask at some point or another – are we harming our children by being working mothers?

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An employer and employee share the benefits of flexible working. It's not just for mums!

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In an unusual twist, we bring you two guests, an employer and her employee, to share their two very different perspectives about parental leave and flexible working.

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We are celebrating our 25th podcast episode (hooray!) and we thought we'd do so by telling you a bit more about our own juggle. So today, we are your jugglers!

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Catherine Brooks is the author of Let’s Make it Work, baby! – a guide for new parents managing a new family and career and is a Practice Leader at Moores law firm. Like us all, Catherine is juggling all the balls – including her new title as author, parenting her 2 year old son, her own business, Natural Supply Co, her career as a lawyer and everything in […]

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Not everyone has the benefit of a partner who is equally, or even largely, involved in the care of their children. This can particularly be the case for single mums.  On today’s show we welcomed guest Lucy Good. Yes – two Lucy’s on the show today – and both with English accents! Lucy is the founder […]

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In today’s episode, we speak to fertility expert, Gabriela Rosa about some of the common issues faced by women who are trying to conceive a child while also juggling a professional career and family.    Even if you aren’t looking to extend your family, Gabriela’s advice about managing your stress and physical and mental health can help you keep […]

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There is often a fear that once we start a family our careers will be negatively impacted. Perhaps that we won't get the next promotion, a big salary increase or will miss out on other work opportunities. But it doesn't have to be this way.

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Today’s juggler interview is with Lacey Filipich, chemical engineer, financial educator and mum of two.  Lacey primarily works in her own business, Money School, through which she provides financial education for parents, children and women, but she knows the importance of staying connected in her career, so regularly takes on short term contract roles to do just that.  Lacey loves to plan and shares […]

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This week’s episode covers it all – from women’s experiences of new motherhood to why we don’t take credit for our work in the workplace and managing the career/family juggle. We speak to author Jamila Rizvi for a frank and honest conversation about all of the above.     Jamila is an author, presenter and political commentator.  […]

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Whether we like it or not, the cooking, laundry and school/day care running around have to be done - and having kids means there is more of it! Sharing these tasks isn’t all about who actually does them; equally important is the mental load that comes with them. Someone needs to remember when the school photos are scheduled, which days are pupil free and to pick up the toilet rolls. Rather than risking the whole episode becoming a husband/partner bashing exercise, we thought we would talk to an expert about the reality of the mental load.

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We're sharing 9 things you need to know about flexible working.  From what flexible working actually means and how to request it, to how to make it work in practice and how we work flexibly, we cover all things flex! 

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Pia Turcinov has been managing the juggle for over 20 years. Her career journey has led her to managing a portfolio career, through which she has several roles across different industries. Pia joins us today to share her reflections on her journey and give us her insights as to how we can go about establishing a portfolio career for […]

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