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FLEX

SMART STRATEGIES 

TO BUILD A 

 

SUCCESSFUL CAREER

 

AROUND YOUR LIFE

Flex is more than just a career manual!

It's your ultimate guide to navigating the modern workplace and creating a career on YOUR terms

With over 18 years of recruitment experience crammed into the masterpiece Flex: Smart Strategies to Build a Successful Career Around Your Life, this is your personal blueprint for crafting a fulfilling professional life that truly fits your world.

Whether you’re looking to pivot to a new field, climb the corporate ladder, or integrate more flexibility into your current role, this book has insightful and actionable advice designed to help you maintain momentum and advance your career in a way that works for you. Through captivating case studies of women who’ve successfully navigated the modern workplace, this guide highlights the non-linear nature of career progression. It demonstrates how to assess and use your skills effectively, overcome common obstacles, and make bold moves with confidence.

Whether you’re switching careers, returning to work after a break, or looking for more flexibility,

Flex has got you covered:

Gain clarity, uncover your potential, and find a job you’ll truly love.

Discover how to relaunch your career with confidence after family leave.

Get tips for a standout CV, LinkedIn profile, and interview success.

Master the art of requesting (and getting) flexible working arrangements.

And so much more ........

Why did I write this book?

Writing Flex was my way of saying: “You’re not alone.”

When I started writing Flex, it wasn’t just about sharing advice—it was about telling my story. Losing a job I loved during the COVID pandemic left me at a crossroads. As a part-time recruiter at one of the Big 4 and a mum to two toddlers, I faced a stark reality: finding flexible, family-friendly work that valued my skills felt impossible.

I know what it’s like to be told “full-time only,” to feel torn between career and family, and to wonder if ambition has to take a backseat. Those challenges inspired me to create Investing in Women, a space where women could find flexible work without sacrificing their goals.

Flex is the guide I wish I’d had—practical, empowering, and proof that you can build a career on your terms. I hope it inspires you to find work that fits your life and reminds you of your worth.

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With Love

Elizabeth Willetts xxx

But I didn't do this alone...

My book features some incredible women!

I’ve been fortunate to meet and collaborate with exceptional professional women who have shared their experiences and contributed their expertise to the book.

Leanne Cooper 

Career Advancement Coach 

You First Coaching Ltd
Leanne Cooper

Rebecca NewenHam

Founder, Business Mentor & Franchise Consultant 

Get Ahead
Rebecca Newenham

Roz Hobley

Leadership Consultant and Performance Coach

GIANT London
Roz Hobley

Lizzie Martin 

Director Coaching and Training

Work Life Mother Ltd
Lizzie Martin

Jen Smollett

Accredited coach, Senior Practitioner

 

Jen Smollett Coaching
Jen Smollett

Amanda Henderson 

Founder and Managing Director

Thread HR
Amanda Henderson

Donna Patterson

Founder

Lets Talk Work
Donna Patterson

Charlotte Ralph 

Colour Me Beautiful Image Consultant

Chic By Charlotte
Charlotte Ralph

Nicola Lee

Sales Manager 

Jewson
Nicola Lee

Ali Fanshawe

Founder 

Fizzy Kids
Ali Fanshawe

Laurie Macpherson

Career and LinkedIn Mentor

Laurie Macpherson
Laurie Macpherson

Chloe Fletcher 

Co-CEO

The Jobshare Revolution 
Chloe Fletcher

Laura Walker

Co-CEO

The Jobshare Revolution 
Laura Walker

Did you know?

10m+
People people plan to look for a new job this year. → In the UK alone 🤯
27
This is the average number of applications a job seeker endures to land one single interview! 😲
118
This is the average number of candidates that apply for a single job 😩
20%
This is the average % of candidates selected from applications for a single vacancy 😟
These aren’t just statistics...

They’re your competition.

In a sea of candidates, everyone’s clawing for a shot to prove themselves in the interview room. It’s an exhausting marathon where only the best-prepared make it to the finish line. This is where *Flex* comes in. Imagine bypassing the initial scramble with insider strategies from a top recruiter. With these tips, you’ll stand out from the crowd and be the candidate that employers can’t ignore.

Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

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Get Ready to transform the way you approach

your career and start building

the successful professional life

YOU DESERVE!