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Helping women find work-life balance, build their confidence on both fronts, supporting them through the process of returning to work and growing their business has been the main goal for Anna Wilk.
Read my blog (*) to see how I support women to connect with the best version of themselves and provides a safe space for women to talk about challenges that affect their professional and business development as well as learning ways to help new parents get back to work.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Anna to explore how she can help your business.
Plastic Free and Sustainable Gift Guide for Baby’s First Christmas.
Working with new families often meant that research was my best hack when finding new baby products, testing them, and ensuring they were up to my standard. In addition, I often looked at the toys and books, which will not be just another item that lands in a bin or...
5 reasons why you should share your story.
As a business owner, you might have heard several times that you need to share your story. And if you haven’t heard about it, here are some of the most common phrases around business storytelling: numbers tell, stories sell; storytelling is inspiring; stories create...
Why Covid-19 is having a bigger negative impact on women’s careers than on men’s.
At the start of the pandemic, women were disproportionately affected because they lost more jobs, particularly in the hard-hit sectors such as hospitality and retail. However, even in sectors less affected, women were more likely to be trying to balance full-time...
How not to feel lonely at the school gate.
A sea of masked parents stand at the school gates, 2m apart. I lock eyes with one Mum. I ask her how she is, and we exchange a knowing look which says: “I see you, keep going. You are a superhero”. Then I hear her lying words, “I’m really well, thanks, and you?”. My...
Can we make a world a better and safer place with gender equality?
Gender equality and other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are high priority and part of my giving back strategy. Supporting women in life, business and in their career is my life long mission, so when the opportunity of becoming a UN Women UK delegate for the...
How sign language can improve your relationship with your baby.
Communicating with your brand new baby is a challenge; understanding their needs and wants is not as simple as we would wish. Finding a way to understand little ones can be rewarding, fun and will help with their confidence and other important skills. Nikki Jamieson...
Top five tips for starting out with baby-wearing.
Maternity leave comes with many long walks and prams are not always the best options, especially in the countryside. If you have decided you would like to carry your baby in a sling, you may feel overwhelmed by all the different options and have no idea where to...
How to manage your emotions when returning from maternity leave.
You're going back to work after maternity leave. Your childcare is lined up, dates/hours with your employer are agreed, and a masterplan to tackle household duties might even be in the cards. But the one thing that mothers tend to forget is a plan to help them cope...
A Complete Guide to Celebrating the First Birthday
Return to work after Maternity Leave can be stressful, throwing a first birthday party can easily add to the mix. Having a good plan for the first-ever Birthday for your precious baby, it's one of these things you should have in place. Many of us will have fond...
Anxiety and the return from maternity leave.
Return to work from maternity leave can be stressful and cause anxiety, especially during the pandemic. I had spent the past year at home, dedicating every single waking moment (and many of the non-waking ones too!), to this small, beautiful wonder that was my baby. I...
