Jigsaw Coaching CIC

25/09/2025

04/09/2025

🌟 The Raise Up Social Mobility & Youth Summit at BOXPARK Liverpool on 15th October 2025 is set to be an inspiring event, bringing together ideas and strategies to boost employment opportunities for Gen Z! 🌟
https://www.raise-up.co.uk/

At Jigsaw Coaching, we’re working towards the same goal for young people with visual impairments (YVIs). Thanks to a grant from the P. H. Holt Foundation, we’ll be working with Wirral Society to develop an accessible Employment e-Manual to support YVIs aged 14–25 in Wirral and across the Liverpool City Region.
https://www.raise-up.co.uk/

The manual will cover:
✅ CVs, applications & interviews
✅ Assistive technology & workplace disclosure
✅ Self-advocacy & confidence building
✅ Routes into education, training & employment

Co-produced with local YVIs, it will feature podcasts, inspirational case studies and accessible resources - helping young people gain confidence, independence and career readiness.

Together, we’re working to make employment opportunities more inclusive and accessible for all young people. 💼✨

Raise Up is a unique event exploring the impact of social mobility for both business and young people

28/08/2025

The Secret Imposter in Your Office

It’s that quiet voice in your head that whispers, “You’re not good enough.”

It’s the constant worry that your success is just a fluke and that, any day now, someone will finally 'find you out.'

This is imposter syndrome, and if you've felt it, you are definitely not alone. 😔

Research shows that over 70% of us have experienced these feelings at some point, from corporate leaders to creative entrepreneurs. That includes people we admire such as Maya Angelou, Michelle Obama and Tom Hanks.

We spend our days behind a carefully constructed mask, showing the world a confident, capable professional. But deep down, we fear being unmasked. We work harder and harder, all to prevent being exposed.

But what if you didn’t have to keep paddling so hard? What if you could finally take off the mask and quiet that inner voice?

It’s a powerful and pervasive issue, and it's time we started talking about it.

If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self about imposter syndrome, what would it be?

24/12/2023

Festive greetings from all at Jigsaw and wishing everyone health, prosperity and laughter in 2024 ❄️

11/12/2023

Many thanks to the team at Kindred for their case study on Jigsaw - click the link below to have a read.

After looking for a new direction and greater satisfaction in her own life find out how Jill Barlow, founder of Jigsaw Coaching CIC, now helps others to reach their full potential too.

https://kindred-lcr.co.uk/case-studies/jigsaw/

14/09/2023

Paternity Leave woes? You're not alone...

Half of new fathers and partners eligible for paternity leave are having their requests for flexible working denied by employers, according to new research.

Are you struggling to navigate work whilst being a new parent? Reach out to us and see if we can help you on your journey.

(Image by prostooleh on Freepik)

05/09/2023

September can be a scary time, especially for those moving on to new chapters in their education journey.

Going to school, college or university five days a week is not your only option if you want to earn a qualification.

Tens of thousands of young people start apprenticeships every year - getting a wage and on-the-job experience, as well as time to train and study.

But, with dropout rates at about 50% and concern about low pay, there is a lot to consider when weighing up whether or not it is for you.

Find out more about apprenticeships via BBC News here:

Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get a qualification.

29/08/2023

"Coaching made the questions I'd previously felt difficult to ask more straightforward, and decisions which seemed convoluted became transparent."

Another happy client's words. Could Jigsaw help you with your business or life decisions? Get in touch for a free and no obligation chat with Jill.

(Photo: Robin Clewley Photography)

21/08/2023

It gives someone a chance to reflect on what they're doing; what's happening....look at their dreams and ambitions - what they'd like to achieve"

Do you need a safe and confidential environment to speak honestly about barriers in your life?

Reach out today and see if Jigsaw can help you. Find out more on the Liverpool Community Podcast.

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13/08/2023

More than half of workers in England and Wales report work is becoming more intense, according to polling.

Can you relate?

If you're finding your work is wearing you out, come and talk about it with Jigsaw Coaching CIC.

ARTICLE:

Exclusive: More than half of workers report work is becoming more intense, according to polling

06/08/2023

Jigsaw Coaching welcomes collaborations with others – the sharing of diverse ideas and experiences allows new possibilities to be created.

Get in touch if you’d like to discuss any joint work and check out some our previous collabs here:

Collaborations with others enable creative problem solving and sharing of skills to find the best solutions

24/07/2023

"I feel written off. I feel a lot of it was blamed on mental health. I was told that I should be mindful and getting out in the fresh air, which felt very patronising."

Rising numbers of post-Covid illnesses are seeing more people on long-term sick.

If you can relate to this and want to talk to us about your employment situation and see if coaching could help you, feel free to reach out to us anytime.

One woman wants to return to work after sickness but feels there is not enough support available.