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Ellen Hooper
Mini Courses by Ellen Hooper

Mini Courses

Quick wins for
your career.

Focused, self-paced courses to help you navigate flexible work, job searching, and sharing the mental load. Pick the skill you need and get started today.

5 minutes each
Self-paced learning
6 months access

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Course Catalogue

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Each course is self-paced with 6 months access. Start with one, or grab a bundle to save.

Best Value
Flexible Work

Everything You Need to Know About Flexible Work

$59bundle

The complete bundle covering all aspects of flexible work — from designing your ideal arrangement to negotiating it, finding flexible roles, and holding boundaries. Save by getting all five courses together.

Design your ideal flexible arrangement
Negotiate with confidence
Find roles that fit your life
Set and hold boundaries
All 5 courses included
Best Value
Job Searching

Everything You Need to Know About Job Searching

$59bundle

The complete bundle covering every stage of the job search — from fundamentals and applications to recruiters, networking, and navigating the awkward parts. Save by getting all six courses together.

Master the fundamentals
Write standout applications
Work effectively with recruiters
Leverage your network
Navigate tricky situations
All 6 courses included
Flexible Work

How to Design Flexible Work That Works for You

$15

Map out the flexible work arrangement that actually fits your life, career goals, and personal priorities — not just what your employer offers.

Clarify what flexibility means for you
Design a workable arrangement
Build a compelling proposal
Flexible Work

How to Negotiate Flexibility

$29

Learn the frameworks and language to confidently negotiate flexible work arrangements with your current or prospective employer.

Prepare your negotiation strategy
Handle objections with confidence
Secure the arrangement you want
Flexible Work

How to Find a Flexible Role

$29

Discover where to look, what to ask, and how to identify genuinely flexible employers — so you can land a role that fits your life.

Identify truly flexible employers
Read between the lines of job ads
Ask the right questions in interviews
Flexible Work

How to Hold Boundaries When Working Flexibly

$29

Set and maintain healthy boundaries so flexible work doesn't blur into always-on work. Protect your time, energy, and relationships.

Define your non-negotiable boundaries
Communicate them effectively
Maintain them long-term
Job Searching

The Fundamentals of Job-Searching

$15

Get the foundations right. Understand the modern job market, set yourself up for success, and create a strategic plan for your search.

Understand the modern job market
Create a strategic search plan
Set realistic timelines
Job Searching

Applying for Jobs

$39

Craft compelling applications that get noticed. From tailoring your resume to writing cover letters that stand out from the pile.

Tailor your resume for each role
Write compelling cover letters
Stand out from other applicants
Job Searching

Working with Recruiters

$29

Learn how to find, approach, and build productive relationships with recruiters who can open doors to your next role.

Find the right recruiters
Build productive relationships
Get presented for the best roles
Job Searching

Using Your Network

$29

Tap into the hidden job market. Learn how to activate your network authentically without feeling awkward or transactional.

Map your existing network
Reach out authentically
Access the hidden job market
Job Searching

Navigating the Awkward Parts of Job-Searching

$29

Handle salary conversations, rejection, ghosting, and all the uncomfortable moments of job-searching with grace and confidence.

Handle salary conversations
Deal with rejection gracefully
Navigate ghosting and delays
Shed the Mental Load

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Planner (1 Kid)

$8

Take the guesswork out of the daily school run. A ready-to-use planner that helps you and your partner share pick-up and drop-off responsibilities clearly and fairly.

Plan the weekly school run together
Share responsibilities visibly
Reduce daily decision fatigue
Shed the Mental Load

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Planner (2 Kids)

$8

Juggling two kids' schedules? This planner helps you coordinate pick-ups and drop-offs across two children so nothing falls through the cracks.

Coordinate two kids' schedules
Divide logistics between parents
See the full week at a glance
Shed the Mental Load

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Planner (3 Kids)

$8

Three kids, three schedules, one plan. This planner makes it simple to map out who's going where and who's responsible — every day of the week.

Manage three kids' logistics
Assign clear responsibilities
Eliminate morning chaos
Shed the Mental Load

Mental Load Sharing Meal Planner

$8

Stop being the only one who thinks about dinner. This planner helps couples share the mental load of meal planning, shopping, and cooking — together.

Share meal planning responsibilities
Create a weekly meal system
Reduce the 'what's for dinner?' burden

Simple Process

How it works

01

Choose your course

Pick the specific skill you want to build, or grab a bundle for the complete toolkit.

02

Learn at your pace

Work through video lessons, worksheets, and action templates on your own schedule.

03

Take action

Apply what you've learned with practical frameworks designed for real-world results.

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