Let this be your ‘Call to Action!’
If you have been reflecting on your career and goals and come to the decision that you want a change in direction for the better – now is the time to take action. If you have followed my journey or that of the other franchisees in the network and have half an understanding of what […]
How to transition from teacher to a freelance earner
How to transition from teacher to a freelance earner. The idea of leaving teaching and becoming your own boss, is often described as stepping off a cliff. If you think the floor will rise to meet you when you step off and the transition from a salary to a freelance, lucrative income will be smooth […]
Why I am looking to go into business with impostors
I understand the concept of ‘impostor syndrome’ and to be frank, the criteria applies to me on many levels. Despite significant evidence to the contrary I am a successful business woman who always feels like, at any given time, someone will come along tap me on the shoulder and asked me to leave the room. […]
The Guilt of the Working Mum – how I have almost mastered the art of self-forgiveness
The Guilt of the Working Mum – how I have almost mastered the art of self-forgiveness. I remember vividly my very first thought when I saw the positive read on my pregnancy test… ‘Oh My God, I can’t believe it, not – ‘I am pregnant’ but ‘I drank loads of wine at the weekend!’ Boom […]
Moving from the classroom to the boardroom – My exit strategy from teaching after 20 years.
I was 22 years old in 1994 when I was appointed to my first ever ‘proper’ job, an English teacher in a secondary school in Runcorn in the North-west of England. I had my own classroom; my tutor group ; full-time salary; 13 weeks holiday a year and a pension scheme. Wow! My Dad was beyond […]
Find a Job You Love
End to a wonderful week of learning, this text, in particular, made my heart sing. I am grateful to this particular mum for allowing me to share this. I loved exams and sometimes forget how our young people really struggle. Thank you to the Lymm Mum who made my day. I just wanted to say […]