It’s sad (but true) that nowadays, more and more women I talk to feel unfulfilled in their lives; often as a result of trying to balance work, home, family and self-care. For mums who are looking at going back to work, the thought of returning to their previous career may incur a feeling of dread. I remember the first day I had to leave my baby daughter behind…that in itself was hard enough! Add to that a demanding boss, a long, tiring commute, hefty nursery fees and a job that leaves you less than fulfilled…it’s no wonder that so many women are left feeling guilt ..read more

As a little girl, I dreamt of being a teacher. As soon as I got home from ‘real’ school I would immediately start playing ‘schools,’ my younger sister and her friends often bearing the brunt of my enthusiasm for spellings and maths!  My passion for languages, sparked by many family holidays in France during my early years, made my career path clear early on. I still l remember filling in my UCAS form for my PGCE, so focused and happy that I knew what I wanted to do with my life while many of my peers seemed to be stumbling in the dark. I was going to make a differen ..read more