Crafting Your Path: Balancing Career Ambition with Family Love

Work It Like A Mum

In this inspiring episode, we chat with career coach Denise Matthews, who shares her remarkable journey through multiple retirements and her passion for continuous learning. With a background in recruitment and coaching, Denise emphasises the importance of investing in yourself and embracing new opportunities.

Key Highlights:
Empowering Women:Denise shares her mission to support women who often prioritise family over career growth.
Investing in Yourself: How to overcome fears around investing in personal development for greater career satisfaction.
Career Journey:Reflections on her winding career path from retail to talent acquisition leader at ASOS.
Overcoming Challenges:She opens up about navigating personal challenges, including her daughter’s health issues and their impact on her career.
Value of Coaching: How working with coaches has shaped her personal and professional growth.
Pandemic Shift:The pandemic led Denise to formalise her coaching services and embrace virtual connections.
Community & Learning:Denise highlights the value of learning from masterminds and networking with like-minded people.

Quotes:

• "You" have to go find it." — Denise Matthews on personal development.
• "I think if you keep the mind moving, you live better and healthier." — Denise Matthews on lifelong learning.

Takeaway: This episode encourages listeners to invest in their growth and seek opportunities for learning and connection. Denise's journey is a powerful reminder that embracing change can lead to unexpected and fulfilling paths.

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Capitole

1. Empowering Women in Work and Motherhood (00:00:00)

2. Pursuing Personal Growth and Career Success (00:14:09)

3. The Importance of Coaching and Support (00:27:58)

4. Crafting Project You (00:34:41)

5. Navigating Career Changes and Opportunities (00:39:52)