I went back to work 6 weeks after my first baby was born. In hindsight, this was a mad thing to do, however, I had to make it work, so I did. Now I am sure there will be those out there thinking Why would you do that ?! And I would agree with them … More How to juggle a new baby and a career
I’m hearing lots of chatter around lately about a sluggish [work] market, redundancies, fewer interim assignments etc. This can feel like a downward spiral if you are caught in this negative talk. The reality is that factually more millionaires are made during a recession, and data shows that work was abundantly available during the pandemic. … More Keeping it together when you’re not working
When this topic was raised with me, my instinct was caution. I chose to be a working mother, so how can I speak about other mothers’ parenting choices. There is such a complex discussion around being a working mother or being a full-time mother. Sometimes it is a lifestyle choice, sometimes it is an economic … More Working Mothers and Stay-at-Home Mums
Firstly, as a worldclass SuperMum, let’s be clear. You are already enough. You are awesome. Your children love you. You are expertly balancing children and your career. You are a superstar !! I haven’t even mentioned all the other things you are brilliantly managing in the periphery (remembering birthdays, ordering their new shoes, coming up … More How to be a professional role model for your children
Oh gosh, where to start ?!? Before having children, I was a happy 30-something career gal, in a positive long-term relationship living in London. The Frenchman and I knew we had got to a point where change was going to happen. Was needed. We both felt super happy, but that something niggling was missing… So, … More What they don’t tell you as a working Mama-zon
I happily co-parent with the Frenchman. Do I think this is a fair 50/50 ? Absolutely not. Does he do parenting to my standards? 100% not. Am I incredibly grateful that he is there to co-parent with me in his own style. One thousand percent, YES ! Warning: This is not a woke post. I … More Can we just stop with all the Dad-bashing please – How to co-parent the Aristo-Chic way
To find your professional superpower, ask yourself the following questions. ACTION: Start a Glimpses of Brilliance book. Note down every time someone calls you a star. What situations were happening that prompted such amazing feedback? What skill were you demonstrating at that particular time? Each of these are triggers that will unearth your core professional … More How to find your professional superpower
So firstly, you need to remind yourself YOU ARE AWESOME. Then follow this two-step plan: 1. Always stay on top of what current trends are in your industry. Do this by searching on google or if there are specific industry magazines then they will have articles on these. 2. Position yourself as the go to … More Two easy ways to be awesome at your job the Aristo-Chic way !
I’ve just spent half-term with my darling mini-humans and the thought of changing one’s mindset was so far from my world, the only word that had any significance was survival !! The term ‘mindset’ is used so frequently and casually tossed around with such nonchalance like it will solve all your problems (annoyingly it will, … More The secret to shift your mindset
I see women at the school gates all the time who are super capable and not fulfilling their professional potential for fear of ….. a million things. Take your pick – no one will want to hire me, I have nothing to offer, the list goes on….. If you know what your professional superpower is, … More How can I monetise my professional knowledge ?
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