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Work It Like A Mum

Elizabeth Willetts

How do I know if I'm ready to return to work after maternity leave? Can I *really* make all the pick-ups, drop-offs AND get to work on time? Am I ready for that promotion? How do I balance managing a large team and demanding kids? Is now the right time to start my own business? Can I flourish in a part-time job? And the biggest question of all, can I *really* have it all? Whether you're returning to work after your first maternity leave or juggling a high-flying career with teenagers that won't do their homework, this is the show for you.Work It Like A Mum is a new podcast giving you a weekly dose of inspiration, confidence, and step-by-step tips (plus lots of comradery) to help you flourish in your career after kids. Hosted by the Founder of Investing in Women, Elizabeth Willetts, we chat with remarkable women redefining our working world. They'll share their secrets on how they've achieved extraordinary things after children, set boundaries and balance, challenges they've faced (and how they've overcome them) to define their own versions of success. Every episode is brimming with ideas, tools, hints and tips you can put straight into practice so you, too, can have a career you adore. We cover it all - with raw honesty and a few laughs to ensure you are seen, heard, promoted and hired - whilst keeping your sanity at home! Listen now to get all the inspiration you need to Work It Like A Mum.

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  • S1 · E192
    May 14 · 57 min

    The Business Case for Women at Work (When DE&I Isn’t ‘Trendy’ Anymore)

    In this special episode of Work It Like a Mum, we’re sharing the second panel discussion from our Give to Gain Summit, hosted in support of International Women’s Day. This honest and thought-provoking conversation explores the future of women at work through the lens of flexibility, workplace culture, leadership, AI and changing employer expectations. Featuring leaders across talent, DE&I and business strategy, the panel discusses the realities women are still navigating in modern workplaces and what organisations need to do to better attract and retain talent. What We Cover: Why younger generations are becoming more sceptical of employers Why flexibility is often the first thing to disappear in tougher markets How visibility still impacts women’s progression The hidden career risks of flexible working Why leadership behaviour matters more than policy How AI could reshape jobs and career paths Whether DE&I targets still matter Key Takeaways: Flexibility still relies heavily on trust Women are still balancing visibility with caregiving responsibilities Flexible leadership is still not fully normalised Culture is shaped by leadership every day AI will reshape jobs, but human skills remain critical Inclusion only works when embedded into everyday business decisions Why Listen: If you’ve ever questioned whether flexibility really works in practice, worried about visibility while working flexibly, or wondered how AI will shape future careers, this conversation offers an honest and practical perspective on the realities women are navigating at work right now. Show Links: Connect with Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn here Visit ISC Group’s website here Visit Elsevier’s website here Visit Markel’s website here Visit Intact Insurance’s website here Explore and download the full Women At Work Survey here Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount. Support the show Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram. Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here. And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!

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  • S1 · E191
    May 7 · 49 min

    What Work Really Looks Like for Women in 2026

    In this special episode of Work It Like a Mum, we’re sharing the opening panel from our Give to Gain Summit, hosted in support of International Women’s Day. This powerful session dives into the findings from our Women at Work Survey, alongside expert insights from Oxera and Working Families leaders across research, economics and people strategy. Together, we explore the gap between what workplaces say they offer… and what women actually experience. What We Cover: What the latest data is really telling us about women at work Why flexibility still exists in theory, not always in practice The real barriers to career progression for women How workload, stress and lack of progression are impacting women The role of culture, leadership and line managers in shaping experience Why informal networks still influence who gets ahead The reality of balancing work, family life and ambition The growing gap between workplace policy and lived experience Key Takeaways: Women aren’t lacking ambition; they’re navigating systems that don’t fully support them Flexibility is no longer a “perk”, it’s essential Hybrid working improves outcomes, but needs structure to work well Career progression is still impacted by visibility, networks and outdated assumptions Many women feel valued… but not developed Workload and culture remain key drivers of stress Organisations risk losing talent by not designing work around real lives Real change comes from leadership behaviour, not just policy Why Listen: If you’ve ever felt like work should work better than it does, that flexibility exists but often comes with trade-offs, or that you’re doing a full-time job in part-time hours, this conversation will resonate. It’s honest, data-backed and focused on what actually needs to change to make work work for women. Show Links: Connect with Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn here Visit Oxera’s website here Visit the Working Families website here Explore and download the full Women At Work Survey here Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount. Support the show Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram. Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here. And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!

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