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In a world of dual-income families, managing the stress and strain of bringing up your children at the same time as pursuing your career can seem impossible.  Andy Goldstrom is a parent coach and founder of Parents Journey Coaching, where he works with parents across the globe. He explains the different challenges dual-income families face, the four key styles of parenting, and the ways couples can balance the demands of parenthood and professional life. (more…)

Studies have shown that sleep makes you more productive, increases your life expectancy, and makes you more attractive.  So why are so many of us still not getting enough sleep?Terry Cralle is a Registered Nurse, clinical sleep health specialist and co-author of two sleep-related books. She explains why sleep is so important, the common reasons people don’t get enough sleep, and the quick hacks that will help you to improve your sleep. (more…)

Peter McCormack was addicted to cocaine and alcohol so badly he was unable to leave his house.  He now runs a podcast with over a million listeners, he’s interviewed presidents, and he even owns his own football team. So how did he do it? Peter explains how he escaped addiction and went through recovery, the elements all successful businesses share and the central importance of branding and marketing. He also talks about what it’s like running your own business, the ways he was able to monetize his podcast and the online abuse that comes with being successful. (more…)

Imagine spending a year working on the most important project of your life only to find out the project isn’t going ahead and you’re not getting paid for the work you’ve done. It sounds brutal but that’s exactly what happened to Trudy Rankin, founder of Online Business Lift-Off. Trudy explains the lessons she learned from almost losing her business, how she stayed motivated during financial struggles and the value of speaking to family when things get tough. She also talks about why business owners might move away from a 1-to-1 service model, the adjustments you need to make when you become a business owner and the differences between having a job and running a business. (more…)

One of the key reasons for starting your own business is to gain more freedom and escape the 9-5. So what do you do when working with multiple clients takes up more and more of your time and you find yourself stuck back in the same routine you were trying to escape? Business owner Judith Keys explains the dangers of a business turning into a job, the importance of defining the type of business you want to create and how to choose the right niche to focus on. She also talks about how she learned to market herself, used LinkedIn to build up a client base and created a successful business in a foreign country. (more…)

Knowing when to make a career change is difficult.  Quitting without a plan can seem too scary, but waiting until the perfect moment could mean you end up waiting forever. So how do you know when it’s the right time to change careers and which career is really the right one for you? Masculine Mastery coach and men’s work group leader Mark Usher explains what it’s like to quit your job without a plan, the difference between being good at your job and being right for your job and how to know what career path is right for you. He also talks about making peace with his inner critic, the importance of finding humility and receiving feedback and the value of seeking support at all times in life. (more…)

There are thousands of productivity tools out there.  Whilst some can be really effective and free up your time, others can draw you into a subscription-based service that you never end up using. Erik Fisher talks about the different productivity tools that are out there, how to identify your productivity needs, and how to avoid shiny object syndrome. He explains how you can fix productivity pain points without using external tools, the mental strategies you can use to avoid FOMO purchases, and the life hacks you can use to increase your productivity. (more…)

The digital nomad lifestyle might seem appealing, but what about if you have a family? Can you really be a digital nomad if you have school-age children? Mauro Repacci talks about the different options digital nomad families have for education and childcare, the pros and cons of homeschooling, and the benefits of slow travel when you have small children. He explains how to inform your children's school that you’re taking them out for a year, the effects world travel has on young children, and the different healthcare options digital nomad families have. (more…)

Quitting your job and becoming a freelancer can sound risky, but freelancing and having multiple clients can actually insulate you against a downturn and make you more recession-proof than when you’re an employee. Freelancer and advertising agency owner Dorothy Illson (Hollabaugh at the time of recording) talks about the advantages and disadvantages of being a freelancer instead of an employee, how freelancing can make you recession-proof, and the different skills you need to become a freelancer. She explains how freelancing can generate uncapped income, the flexibility and control that freelancing brings, and why anyone can become a freelancer no matter what career they are in. (more…)

In a time of economic uncertainty, it can be daunting to consider a job or career change.  But this doesn’t mean you have to settle for a job you dislike or put on hold your plans to pursue a different career. Career fulfilment coach Jelena Radonjic talks about how to protect your career during an economic downturn, the risks and rewards of changing jobs or careers during this time, and what you can do to thrive during a recession. She explains the importance of being proactive, practising reflection and evaluation, and the skills you need to network effectively in a hybrid working environment. (more…)