Ep 9: When you're the only mum on your team

Ep 14. You don't know what your real goal is

What if the goals you're chasing... aren't actually the things you truly want? In this episode, we unpack the powerful idea of the 'goal behind the goal' - and why so many mums end up exhausted, overwhelmed, and unfulfilled despite constantly striving for more. We explore how goals like losing weight, being more productive, keeping the house perfectly organised, earning more money, or 'having it all together' are often driven by much deeper emotional needs like peace, confidence, freedom, security, self-trust and feeling like yourself again. You'll learn: - Why surface-level goals often leave us feeling empty even after we achieve them - How to identify the deeper emotional need underneath your goals - Common mistakes people make with goal setting that lead to burnout and frustration - How to create goals that actually align with your real life values, and season of motherhood. This episode is a reminder that personal growth isn't about constantly fixing yourself - it's about becoming more honest about what truly matters to you. Plus, I'll leave you with a simple but powerful coaching challenge to help you reconnect with what you're really searching for underneath your goals. If you're an ambitious working mum trying to balance motherhood, career, business and your own identity without losing yourself in the process - this conversation is for you. - I'm Kirsten Hackney - a coach for working mums to support them to reduce the overwhelm, mum guilt and priority juggling and empower them to increase their confidence, clarity and set clear boundaries - creating space for them to become more energised and level up in their career or business. I also work directly with organisations, to retain and empower their maternity returners through my signature 90 day Maternity Comeback Coaching programme. Email kirsten@coachingcorporatereturners.com Website: www.coachingcorporatereturners.com [www.coachingcorporatereturners.com]

Ep 13: The '3 hour mum'

In this episode, I unpack the controversy around the viral '3 hour mum' conversation sparked by Emma Grede - and why I think the internet completely missed the deeper issue underneath it. What does it really mean to be a 'good mother' in modern life? Because the debate was never really about hours. It was about: - Mum guilt - Emotional labour - Ambition x motherhood - Burnout - Boundaries - and the pressure women feel to constantly prove their love through sacrifice and exhaustion. As a working mum myself, I share my honest thoughts on why so many ambitious mothers feel emotionally torn between career success and being present with their children - and while being physically available 24/7 does not automatically equal better parenting. If you've ever felt guilty for working, wanting more for yourself, needing space, or trying to balance ambition with motherhood.. this episode is for you. - I'm a life coach for ambitious working mums, supporting them to reduce the mum guilt, overwhelm and emotional exhaustion, by setting strong boundaries and teaching techniques to enable you to have the confidence, clarity and feel more energised to level up in your career or business. I also work directly with organisations to retain and empower their maternity returners. Visit my website [www.coachingcorporatereturners.com] or socials for more information. kirsten@bossmom-coaching.com

Ep 12: Stop waiting to feel ready

When was the last time you truly put yourself forward - without overthinking it, second guessing yourself, or waiting until you felt 'ready'? In this episode, I'm diving into the quiet ways so many women - especially working mums and maternity returners - learn to hold themselves back. From rejection and being overlooked, to confidence shifts after maternity leave, we unpack the moments that taught us to stop backing ourselves.. and how to start changing that narrative. We talk about: - Why staying small feels safe - but actually costs you more - The hidden impact of self-doubt and hesitation on your career and identity - How maternity leave can quietly shift your confidence -Why readiness is not a prerequisite - it's a result of ACTION This episode is your reminder that you are not behind, you are not too late, and you do not need to earn your place back. If this episode resonates and you're ready to build confidence, create momentum, and step fully into your next level in career or business, get in touch and email: kirsten@bossmom-coaching.com for a complimentary consultation or suggest a topic for the next podcast episode. Or visit my website: coachingcorporatereturners.com Instagram DM: Boss.Mom.Coaching Remember ladies - this is your Boss Mom Era.

Ep 11: When you stop hiding being a mum at work

After returning from maternity leave, I was determined to prove nothing had changed. I overworked, overperformed and hid thee fact that I had a life - and a child - outside of work. On paper, it was working. But behind the scenes, it was costing me more than I realised. In this episode I share: - What it really looked like to work like I wasn't a mum - The moment that made me question everything - The unexpected shift that changed how I show up at work - Why maternity leave can make you more capable - not less - How to stop performing and start owning your value - A practical challenge you can try this week We also tackle the real concerns - bias, workplace culture, and the motherhood penalty - without sugarcoating them. If you've ever felt like you need to hide part of yourself to be taken seriously, this episode is for you. Find out more about what I do, here. [www.coachingcorporatereturners.com] And visit my socials @boss.mom.coaching on tiktok and instaram. Got a suggestion for the next topic of the pod? Email Kirsten@coachingcorporatereturners.com

Ep 10: What Coaching REALLY is

In today's episode, I'm diving into something I once completely misunderstood - life coaching. Before discovering it myself, I assumed coaching was just about someone telling you how to live your life better. But the reality? It's far more powerful than that. I break down what coaching actually is (and what it's not), the key differences between coaching and therapy and how coaching helps you move from simply coping... to truly thriving. We'll talk about: - How coaching shifts your thinking, not just your actions - Why awareness is the key to getting unstuck - What makes a great life coach and what to look for - Why coaching is a game-changer for working mums - The real cost of staying stuck in overthinking and self-doubt - Why information alone doesn't create transformation - The unexpected ripple effects coaching has on your career, confidence and home life I also explore why organisations should be investing in coaching for mothers - not just as a 'nice to have,' but as a strategic advantage for retention, performance and culture. This episode isn't about fixing you. It's about unblocking what's already there. Welcome to your Boss. Mom. Era. Find out more at my website. [www.coachingcorporatereturners.com]