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Amanda has appeared in and written for many publications in the UK and in Europe and has been interviewed for radio broadcasts. She is available for comment on issues relating to motherhood, flexible working, work life balance and parenting.
If you are a journalist and you would like to contact Amanda or view copies of any articles without links, please call 07739 692989.
Below is a selection of Amanda's media coverage:
- April 2008: Practical Parenting - Amanda's back to work tips for mums in the Practical Parenting Working Mum feature
- December 2007: BBC Radio Manchester - Amanda is interviewed on the Heather Stott show on tips for mums who want less stress and more balance in their lives in the hectic pre-Christmas period.
- October 2007: Prima Baby - "Have you got your life in balance? Easy Ways to Find a Better Balance" Amanda provided breakout box tips to help new mothers feel more in control.
- September 2007: IDS Diversity at Work no. 39 - "Coaching Mums - hanging on to Talent". Amanda was interviewed for this in-depth article exploring the use and benefits of maternity coaching. Click on article title above to download PDF. With thanks to IDS Diversity At Work for their kind permission to reproduce the full PDF version of the magazine here.
- September 2007: Chester Chronicle - "Coaching Mums to get lives on track" Coaching Mums was featured in the Chronicle's business section as a company set to "grow and grow".
- March 2007: Candis Magazine - "Mum's the Word" cover story article about mothers who have become successful entrepreneurs. Amanda provided tips on marketing and overcoming barriers for potential "mumpreneurs".
- December 2006:"The Mumtrepreneurs" for The Sunday Telegraph Stella Magazine Amanda was featured for an article about "a new breed of stay-at-home mothers…….finding clever ways to bring home the bacon and bring up baby".
- December 2006: Practical Parenting Magazine - advising new mums on coping with the difference between expectation and reality of becoming a mother.
- December 2006 - Bella Magazine - "Comfort and Joy" - Amanda gives tips on how to enjoy a family Christmas.
- November 2006 - Practical Parenting Magazine - "Who's the Boss?" - Amanda advises on how to deal with a toddler who is ruling the roost.
- September 2006 - The Press Association publishes "The Rise of the Mumpreneur" with Amanda Alexander of Coaching Mums featured as expert. Article wired to over 100 regional newspapers.
- August 2006 - Your Family Magazine - "We got a Work-Life Balance" (the NSPCC Magazine) Amanda featured as a case study of how she changed her full time career to setting up her business and achieving work-life balance.
- May 2006 - Family Circle Magazine - "Could your man cope if you earned more than him?" - Amanda featured as expert advisor.
- March 2006 - The Independent - "Budget 2006" interviewed as case study of couple with child following announcement of upcoming April 2006 budget.
- April 2006 - Prima Mother and Baby - Amanda featured as expert of the month, helping a mum of three children.
- February 2006 - Family Circle - Amanda contributed to article: "What to do when they all need you"
- December 2005 - The Daily Telegraph - "Dinner with the entire family is becoming a thing of the past" - commented on phenomenon of smaller family get-togethers at Christmas.
- December 2005 - The Liverpool Daily Post - "Who should we turn to for advice?" - interviewed as expert for article on whether society is ruled by the cult of a guru.
- December 2005 - Crewe Guardian - "Career-minded mums given some mumpreneurial advice" feature about Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs workshop in Crewe.
- April 2005: Eat, Drink and Be Nourished, Daily Post
- November 2005: Crewe Chronicle - "Mums the word for entrepreneurs " - feature about Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs workshop in Crewe.
- November 2005: Crewe Chronicle - "Mums empowered to be own bosses" - feature about Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs workshop in Crewe.
- November 2005 - Wirral Chronicle - "Free business advice - and bring the kids!" - feature about Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs workshop in Cheshire.
- November 2005 - Chester Chronicle - "Mum's the word in the business world" - feature about Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs workshop in Cheshire.
- November 2005 - The Liverpool Daily Post - "The Changing Face of Tradition"
- October 2005: The Liverpool Daily Post "The future of Business" - Amanda featured as a Cheshire-based entrepreneur in an article about women who have started their own businesses.
- September 2005: Sheffield Guardian - Mumpreneurs
- September 2005: The Yorkshire Post - "Workshop aims to encourage mothers as entrepreneurs" - Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs workshop in Yorkshire.
- May 2005: The Liverpool Daily Post - "Will having one of these make you rich and happy?" - Article on how giving birth can inspire creativity and resolve. Amanda is interviewed about the new trend for mums who start their own businesses.
- April 2005: The Liverpool Daily Post - "Eat, drink - be nourished?" Amanda advises on why families need to get together round the dinner table.
- January 2005: Family Circle Magazine - "Work Life Balance. Is it possible for mums?" - Amanda provides advice.
- December 2004: Dee 106 Radio - Chancellor's Announcement on Improved Maternity Leave
- December 2004: The Knutsford Guardian - "Mums make time for spot of business" - Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs Workshop with Business Link in Cheshire
- December 2004: The Warrington Guardian - "Could you be a Mumpreneur?" Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs Workshop with Business Link in Cheshire
- December 2004: Chester Chronicle - "Mother's Day comes before Christmas" - Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs Workshop with Business Link
- December 2004: Chester Chronicle - "Free Business Advice - and Bring the Kids!" - Coaching Mums' Mumpreneurs Workshop with Business Link
- December 2004: Mumpreneurs - Chester Chronicle
- November 2004: The Liverpool Daily Post - "Modern Parenting"
- October 2004: The Liverpool Daily Post - "Learning to play happy families" 2 page feature on Amanda by coaching Journalist and mother of four, Jane Gallagher.
- September 2004: Professional Women International in Brussels: Amanda's article "Working Mothers: Surviving your Return to Work"
- Summer 2004: Message Paris: Amanda's article on "How to Survive your Return to Work" for the Message Mother Support Group in Paris.
- June 2004: Greater Manchester Radio: Interviewed by Alan Beswick for a discussion entitled "Do Women Have Gruelling Lifestyles?
- May 2004: The Liverpool Daily Post - "Parent Coaching"
- February 2004: Eve magazine: "The Best Part Time Jobs in Britain" - Amanda is interviewed about her job as a Life Coach.
- October 2003: BBC Parenting - "Working Mums" - Amanda comments on returning to work.
