What if “part-time” didn’t mean part-impactful?
In this episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio, we sit down with Elizabeth Willetts—founder of Investing in Women, champion of flexible work, and author of Flex—to challenge everything you think you know about career, confidence, and what success really looks like.
Elizabeth shares her own journey from high-billing recruiter to entrepreneur, the surprising power of part-time work, and how to stop apologizing for career gaps or pivots. We talk about perfectionism, the confidence gap, and why documenting your wins is non-negotiable.
You’ll learn:
→ Why part-time doesn’t mean part-skilled
→ How to stop hiding (and start owning) your achievements
→ The mindset shift that changes everything about job hunting
→ Why “just do it” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a career strategy
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career or worried you were “falling behind,” this conversation will give you the permission slip (and the push) to bet on yourself.
🎧 Listen now and start building a career on your terms.
📍 Timestamps:
00:00 – Meet Elizabeth Willetts
02:50 – The Impact of COVID on Work Flexibility
06:00 – From Recruitment to Founding Investing in Women
11:52 – Employer Mindset Shifts on Part-Time
16:00 – Breaking Down the Confidence Gap
21:00 – Career Gaps & Why They Don’t Define You
23:45 – Strategic Job Searching vs. Spray-and-Pray
27:00 – The Power of Documenting Your Wins
32:00 – Embracing Authenticity in Work & Life
36:00 – Resilience, Risk & Redefining Success
Elizabeth Willetts is the Founder of Investing in Women—a female-empowering job board and community helping family-friendly and forward-thinking employers hire professionals looking for fulfilling flexible and part-time work.
She is an experienced recruiter with over 17 years of experience—both in-house at one of the Big 4 and at one of the UK’s largest recruitment agencies. Elizabeth is also a mum to two daughters, Emily and Annabelle (plus a Labradoodle called Dougal). She is a passionate believer in the power of part-time and flexible work to retain women in the workplace and close the gender pay gap.
Her debut book, Flex—a dynamic guide for anyone wanting to build a successful career on their terms—came out in January 2025.
Imagine taking a journey whose destination is confidence—being able to say with certainty that your life serves you, rather than the other way around. Listening to these podcasts can offer you affirmation, inspiration, practical advice, tips, hacks, and a sense of community with like-minded individuals. Join us on this journey!
