Sally Wade Coaching

What Will You NOT Be Doing This Week? 🌟 As working mothers we’re all too familiar with the feeling of constantly adding to our to-do lists 🔥 Juggling work deadlines 🔥 Family commitments 🔥 And everything in between. It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and keep piling on more tasks. But here’s a thought: What if we took a moment to consider what we will NOT be doing this week? 🤔 Here’s why this is important: 1️⃣ 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 It’s tempting to say yes to every request or opportunity, but sometimes we need to step back and prioritise our well-being. Decide what can wait, what you can delegate, and what doesn’t serve your goals right now. 2️⃣ 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 Identify the key tasks that will move the needle forward for you and your family. Let go of the less important things that are crowding your schedule and causing unnecessary stress. 3️⃣ 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼 It’s okay to say no. By choosing what you won’t be doing, you’re making space for what you truly need and want to achieve. --> So, what will you NOT be doing this week? Whether it’s: 🛑 Declining extra projects 🛑 Deleting non-essential meetings 🛑 Creating a busy schedule for the kids Make a conscious choice to step back from the overload. Need support in finding your balance? Let’s connect! Book a call with me to explore how we can help you create a more manageable and fulfilling week. 🌈 Remember, sometimes less really is more. 🌟 #WorkLifeBlend #WorkingMoms #BalancingBrilliance #careerbalance #FocusonWhatMatters

Have you fallen into the "Should Trap" as a working mother? Often we can feel so overwhelmed by all the things we think we "should" be doing - and often these things we think we "should" be doing come from someone else and not us! They often are not our own ideas and are what we think society expects us to do. So to start to manage the feeling of overwhelm and get out of the "Should Trap", here's an exercise you can try: 1️⃣ Write down all the things that you think you "should" be doing 2️⃣ For each write down why you think you should be doing them 3️⃣ Then consider "who says" as in "who says that's important?" 4️⃣ For each one where someone else has said it's important - consider is this important for me and why? 5️⃣ Scratch off any "should's" that don't actually work for you or come from you 6️⃣ For the "should's" that remain, rephrase them based on why they're important to you, using "I want to ..." Maybe it's "I should be on top of the laundry" - and maybe that's because you think that your own mother was always "on top of the laundry". But is this important for you and why? For me, as long as my kids have clean clothes, I don't always have to be "on top of the laundry" ... instead I know I'll do laundry 2 days a week. So "I want to do laundry 2 days a week - on Wednesdays and Sunday's" and that "should" falls off my list. Here's something to consider while you do this: 🔥What “should” is holding you back from really thriving as a working mother? Maybe it's "I should be loving every moment", or "I should have more patience", or "I should be able to handle all of this" or maybe it's something else entirely ... but what "should" is holding you back? Now take that and reframe it into something that feels more accepting: "It's ok that I don't love every motherhood moment, I know that no-one loves every moment" "It's ok that I'm not as patient as I'd like to be, I know I'm working on it and it just means I need to monitor and maintain my own energy" "It's ok that I'm not handling all of this right now, it's a lot and it's hard and I'm doing the best I can" Reframing this will help you regain control, reduce the feeling of overwhelm in the moment! And reducing your "Should" list to a list that really reflects what you want as a mother and a working mother will keep you from falling into that "Should Trap". Let's get out of the "Should Trap" and start choosing what we do! #balancingbrilliance #workingparents #careerbalance #TheShouldtrap #thriving #ToolsAndTips

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. We’re juggling a million things, striving to be everything for everyone. But what if I told you the secret to our children's success is actually our happiness? Sounds simple, but achieving it is a whole other story. We've seen an alarming 93% of mothers feeling burned out, and we experience burnout 32% more than men. So, what's really going on here? And more importantly, what can we do about it? Join me as I dive into the research and offer some straight talk on what this really means for us and our kids. 👉 Read to the end for some tangible actions you can take to start prioritising your happiness today. #balancingbrilliance #WorkingMoms #MaternalHappiness #NewArticle

Do you love podcasts? Take a listen to my chat with Jane Johnson from Careering into Motherhood and let me know what you think! What have you struggled with the most in your transition to working motherhood and what has helped you the most to manage this transition? I'd love to know ... let me know in the comments. #balancingbrilliance #careerbalance #workingparents #Podcast #confessionsofaworkingmom

🌟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🌟 In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords—they are critical drivers of innovation, resilience, and success. Yet, one key demographic often remains under-supported: working executive mothers. 🎉 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 🎉 This programme is specifically designed to future-proof African businesses by ensuring a robust pipeline of female leadership. We offer three tailored programmes to meet the unique needs of executive mothers, empowering them to excel both personally and professionally. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬? Research shows that gender diversity, particularly at leadership levels, significantly boosts organisational performance and economic growth. By supporting working mothers, we address structural, societal, and personal challenges, paving the way for a more inclusive and dynamic workplace. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬: 1️⃣ Catalyst Programme (3 Months, 6 Sessions): Immediate empowerment through practical skills and leadership development. 2️⃣ Intensive Programme (6 Months, 12 Sessions): Comprehensive training with a deep dive into advanced leadership and work-life integration techniques. 3️⃣ Intensive Immersion Program: Personalised 1:1 coaching and group training for transformational growth. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: 💠 Enhanced leadership skills and strategic thinking. 💠 Improved work-life balance and personal well-being. 💠 Increased emotional intelligence and resilience. 💠 Innovative approaches to change management. 💠 Better talent retention & lowered turnover costs 💠 Sustainable business results 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Support your executive mothers and witness the transformation not just in their careers, but in your entire organisation. Together, we can build a more diverse, inclusive, and thriving business environment. 🔗 Learn More About EmpowerHer Leadership Catalyst Program: 📞 Book a call to find out more ⬇️ Download the full brochure #DiversityAndInclusion #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkingMothers #HR #BusinessGrowth #EmpowerHer #FutureProofing #ExecutiveCoaching

Let's get clear here 😀 You know that I empower working mothers to thrive in their careers and lives by providing tailored support and guidance for achieving balance, unlocking fulfilment and achieving success on their terms .... 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮????? Well, I use my signature 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 format to dive in what it is that you want and what's really holding you back (hint: 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬! 😀) and then we create your own 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 that will be your centre point, your guiding light and your north start to help you build a career that works for you within a life you love. So you'll got from: ✳️ Overwhelmed to feeling in control and balanced ✳️ Doubtful to believing that you can (and making it happen) ✳️ Being lost in the juggling struggle to managing work and family with peace and ease ✳️ Feeling stuck in your career to finding new opportunities and growing ✳️ Exhausted to feeling energised and thriving every day We move from awareness, to clarity to action to get you what you want. In terms of the women who work most successfully with me and within this container, they all have these 5 things in common: ✅ 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬: They are driven and committed to advancing their careers while raising a family. ✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭: They possess the strength to navigate the challenges of balancing work and family life. ✅ 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝: They are devoted to both their professional roles and their roles as mothers, striving to excel in both areas. ✅ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧-𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝: They are willing to embrace new strategies and perspectives to improve their work-life balance. ✅ 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝: They are ready to take charge of their lives, set goals, and achieve their dreams. If this is you and it's something that you want for yourself and you're ready to stop feeling frustrated and to invest in yourself, then let's chat ... book a call today and let's get you started on your journey to balancing your brilliance! #balancingbrilliance #careerbalance #workingparents #

Want to know why you're struggling with balance? I go into 3 secrets that we don't know about as working mothers and what we can do about it in my new FREE webinar. I talk about: 1️⃣ Why we struggle 2️⃣ 2 truths about motherhood (that surprised me!) 3️⃣ A 6x6 matrix to success. Watch this new webinar and let me know what you think! Here's the link --> https://lnkd.in/dWn3iece It's free and on-demand so you can watch it in your own time. Let me know if you have any questions or any comments and what suprised YOU the most once you've watched it #balancingbrilliance #careerbalance #NewWebinar #workingparents

“There must be something wrong with me!” Sound familiar? I’ve been there too, feeling stuck despite doing everything "right" in my career. If you’re a working mother juggling a demanding job and family responsibilities, you might feel the same way. In my latest article just, I’ve shared insights and strategies for breaking free from a system that wasn’t designed for us. Motherhood offers a unique opportunity to redefine your career on your terms, and I’m here to guide you on that journey. In my article, I talk about: 1️⃣ Why the traditional work culture doesn’t work for us 2️⃣ How to create your own roadmap for success 3️⃣ The importance of an inside-out approach to career and life 4️⃣ Practical steps to rediscover your spark and thrive Have a look and let me know what you think…⬇️ If you’re ready to take control of your career and build a life that truly aligns with what you want and need, let’s connect! As a mother and executive coach with extensive corporate experience, I’m passionate about helping other working moms succeed and build fulfilling lives and careers on their own terms. I'm here to support you every step of the way. #WorkingMoms #balancingbrilliance #NewRoadmap #MomLife #CareerTransformation #NewArticle  

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲? In a world that under-values motherhood and parenting, I'd like to inspire you to think differently about motherhood. Before the birth of my twin girls, I never fully understood the profound impact motherhood would have on my life. I thought I could seamlessly add the label of “mother” to my identity and continue as before. But what I discovered was a journey of transformation, self-discovery, and immense personal growth. In my latest article, I share my personal views on the unexpected gift of motherhood and delve into the unique opportunities that motherhood presents, far beyond the conventional narratives we often hear. Join me in exploring: ✨ Embracing Transition and Personal Growth ✨ Crafting Your Life: A Unique Opportunity ✨ Leveraging Motherhood for Success Let's redefine success, prioritise self-compassion, and empower ourselves in this beautiful journey called motherhood. Check out the full article below ⬇️ and I'd love to know what you think so share your thoughts in the comments! #MotherhoodAdvantage #PersonalGrowth #ParenthoodJourney #RedefiningSuccess #WorkingMothers #BalancingBrilliance

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 ... Time to think about YOU. About what you want. Because you know that you need spend time working on your career as well as focusing on your deliverables, right? So how 𝐃𝐈𝐃 you show up for yourself this week? ✅ In your life? ✅ In your career? ✅ For yourself? ✅ For your family? And where did you spend most of your time and energy? Let know in the comments and let's celebrating showing up for ourselves! #balancingbrilliance #careerbalance #workingparents #QuestionTime #ReflectionFriday