Successful Mums > Why Successful Mums

I set up Successful Mums because I wanted to share my experiences as a manager, entrepreneur and mum with other mums. After graduating with a Diploma in Executive and Life Coaching I felt a strong need to work with women who were in similar situations to me - trying to juggle work and family life, keen to have a good standard of living and a rewarding career whilst making the most of their children.

I have a longstanding interest in how people interact with others, about how some people are more happy with their lives than others and about the cultural pressures we all face. This led to me to do a PhD in Anthropology where my research focussed on exploring women's experiences on a Scottish Island.

On a personal level, I have spent many years trying to be fulfilled as a mum and in my career and sometimes the balancing act has gone very wrong! I worked in management in marketing and then as an academic - the career I dreamed of - and spent most of my time stressing that I wasn't spending enough time with my child! After going to the other extreme of doing a very part time job, I felt unfulfilled in my career and dissatisfied at home, despite spending time with my family. I was in a rut and something had to change!

Life coaching completely transformed my life. It helped me identify what I wanted which, in my case, was a fulfilling, but flexible, career, a good standard of living and plenty of time with my children. It allowed me to see what was right for me!

This is what I want to share with you. I love seeing the transformation as mums become more fulfilled and as they take control of their lives. The results speak for themselves...

"Successful Mums helped me out of the rut I'd found myself in! Claire really helped me to focus on what I wanted. It had been a long time since anyone listened to me like that and took me seriously. It helped me get a sense of direction back in my life."
Emily

"I was under so much stress before going for coaching. I had a billion things going on and wanted to set up my own business but couldn't think which way to turn. I was very confused. Claire was challenging and direct with me, but really helped me to balance the different parts of my life and gain clarity. Thanks Successful Mums!."
Jean

"Getting coaching from Successful Mums was the best move I ever made! I've never had counselling or anything before, but I was having a depressing pregnancy and it was being spoiled by my stressing about antenatal testing, birth choices etc. I was overwhelmed by information, but nobody was listening to me! Claire helped me to work through the options available and come up with a plan which suited me."
Joanne

Qualifications...

Accredited Diploma in Executive and Life Coaching - Positive Success Group
PhD in Anthropology - UHI Millennium Institute
M. Phil in Architecture - University of Strathclyde
M.A. (Hons) Archaeology 2.i - University of Glasgow