Briefcase Moms: 10 Proven Practices to Balance Working Mothers' Lives

Lots of great advice for the overly stressed, overly extended and overwhelmed working moms out there! The problems are real and the solutions are realistic if mom is willing to do the work to make her life more manageable. Each change a mom is able to make from the ideas within the book bring her closer to becoming the mom she had always hoped to be. Good book and good luck to every mom! Debi Silber (Registered Dietitian, Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach)

Loaded with practical, achievable advice for working mothers, "Briefcase Moms" takes away the guilt of working. Although many families can make it with a stay-at-home Mom, that's not today's reality. Many mothers must work outside the home to provide for their children. Lisa Martin gives you the tools to "choose your cake and eat it too." Learn how to change your thinking and dump your "shoulds" with Lisa's proven practices to balance your life.

Just had to share how much this book lifted me up and gives hope to all those self-condemning moms out there! I've been there and had to jostle both lives - but, sad to say now that my family is grown up and I'm retired, I sure wish I had this book when I went through it! Cannot wait to pass it on to my two daughters who are now in their balancing act! Most of the points of wisdom in this book we readily acknowledge as "I know that!" but so seldom come face to face with and attack head on. This book helps you deal with the core fears, self-condemnations and issues at the root of whether or not your dual life is a success or a flop! Thank you, Lisa, for an eye opening practical "how-to" that every mom can attain. She can now happily share her family time with work, volunteering, doing crafts, going back to school or anything that optimizes the special talents you help her discover.

With Lisa Martin's guidance and support, I have redirected my career to one that has allowed me to truly balance my family, myself and my professional pursuits. Her Briefcase Moms program has taught me to examine and improve the core elements of who I am as a mom, a wife, a lawyer and a woman." -- Jan Stewart, Corporate Secretary, Geico "Briefcase Moms is a guiding light in a forest of darkness. Lisa Martin spells out what, why and how working mothers can be both fulfilled and successful. This book gives you the blueprint for balancing your life, livelihood and living. Anyone can talk about balance. Lisa Martin lives it. She walks the walk. Get this book. Better yet, get two and give one away. It's the best gift you can give to a briefcase mom or---for that matter, a briefcase dad." -- Mitch Axelrod, Author, The New Game of Business "Briefcase Moms is a must-read for any working mother---and any of those who love her. Lisa Martin illuminates the way, focusing on practical tools and techniques and the context in which they work. Lisa shows you how to find the precious balance between career, family and personal satisfaction---gracefully." -- Judy Feld, MCC, CMC, MS, Executive Coach, 2003 President of the International Coach Federation and Author, SmartMatch Alliances "As a working mom I have strived for balance in life, often to no avail. Lisa Martin's Briefcase Moms gives simple focused steps to getting back on track. In a world where so many people say 'you can't have it all' Lisa offers proof that you can!" --Tamara Stanners...Mom...Business Owner...Broadcaster "The concepts in Lisa Martin's Briefcase Moms program really helped me move forward and clarify my ideas, see my priorities and how I choose to make them fit in my life. Integrating my day job, family, the new business I am creating and me time is not easy but I now have the tools to figure out what I really want in my life. I feel much happier and more centered now." --Lisa Kirschner, Product Training Specialist for Triversity Inc. "Briefcase Moms is like having your own personal coach in a book--a coach who helps you take a closer look at what's important and then guides you to make some positive changes to achieve a better balance." --Jacqueline Foley, Author, Flex Appeal: An Inspiration Guide to Flexible Work for Mothers