Creating Flexible Careers for Moms: Heather Black of Supermums

Heather Black once led a thriving non-profit organization in the UK, providing business and career coaching to young professionals aged 18 to 30. Under her leadership, the organization flourished, significantly expanding its reach and impact. However, changing political landscapes and funding challenges forced Heather to reconsider her future as the non-profit could no longer sustain its free services, traditionally funded by the government. Amidst these career uncertainties, Heather was also navigating significant personal milestones—getting married, starting a family, and relocating from the city to a coastal town. Seeking a flexible yet rewarding career that would support her new lifestyle, Heather embarked on a journey to redefine her professional path.

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### Heather's Career Journey
- Initial career in nonprofit organization
    - Focus on business and career coaching for young professionals
    - Challenges faced due to political and funding changes
- Personal life transition: Marriage, starting a family, moving locations
- Exploring flexible career options
    - Discovery of Salesforce consulting
    - Experience with Salesforce CRM in her nonprofit
    - Benefits and impact of Salesforce on her business growth
### Transition to Salesforce Consultant
- Understanding the role of a Salesforce consultant
- Job responsibilities and benefits
    - Streamlining business processes
    - Implementing CRM systems for businesses
    - Financial and personal flexibility achieved
- Personal experience as a working mother during this transition
    - Balancing work and childcare responsibilities

### Career Transition Advice
- Importance of research and talking to people
- Utilizing LinkedIn for career exploration
- Services provided by Supermums
    - Free career pack
    - Discovery sessions
    - Customer success coaches
### Balancing Work and Family Life
- Heather's personal experience balancing a startup and childcare
- Importance of defining personal boundaries and managing energy
- Strategies for work-life balance
    - Exercise and personal well-being
    - Hiring senior professionals for delegation
    - Value of self-care practices like using Peloton
### Setting Boundaries and Time Management
- Practical advice on setting work-life boundaries
- Managing schedules according to personal energy levels
- Taking ownership of career choices

### Support Networks
- Importance of building a personal and professional support network
- Examples of support systems: Cleaners, nanny, contractors, professional mentors
### Closing
- Heather's advice to other working moms
    - Importance of living according to one's values
    - Continuous self-coaching
- Where to find more information about Heather and Supermums
    - Website: supermums.org
    - Career guides and team consultation