About
I’m Laura, a specialist Parental Return to Work Coach.
Before I ventured into coaching I was an HR business partner, and part of my remit was supporting employees returning to work after the birth of a child.
But when I later became a parent for the first time myself, I realised just how much I’d been missing. Not just the ways in which logistics and priorities change, but I was shocked by how deeply emotional my maternity leave and return to work were. Parenthood fundamentally changed me as a person. Looking back now, I realise that none of the returning colleagues I’d supported had felt comfortable enough to share with me the realities of their experience.
I know now that this happens in organisations everywhere. New parents return to work whilst navigating enormous emotional and practical shifts, and often in silence. Meanwhile, employers struggle to retain talented people, miss the opportunity to develop future leaders, and see staff engagement suffer.
As a Parental Return to Work Coach, I help organisations change that story. With the experience of wearing both hats, as a parent and as an HR professional, I provide 1:1 support that ensures returning team members feel able to navigate their return to work. I provide a safe space to share with someone who gets it, and who gets them. Where they can reflect on and understand the changes they’re facing, and gain clarity and confidence. As a result, organisations that partner with me see a wealth of benefits from higher retention and improved staff engagement, to closing gender pay gaps and building family-friendly cultures.
Associates
Although many of my coachees work with me directly, I’m also fortunate to have strong relationships with other specialist coaches in the field. My partner organisations have access to this wider network too, giving coachees choice, a broad range of experience, and flexible availability.
Ayesha
Ayesha is an EMCC accredited coach who supports working parents to thrive in their careers without compromising family life. Whether you’re building confidence, navigating a return to work, stepping into leadership or seeking better balance, Ayesha’s practical and compassionate approach helps you lead with clarity and purpose, on your terms.
Steve
Steve is a coach for ambitious dads who want to succeed at work without losing themselves at home. After redesigning his own life following burnout, he now helps fathers hit their goals, be present with their families, and live deliberately rather than being permanently “too busy.” A dad of two, Steve brings honesty, energy and real-world tools to help men show up with pride in every part of their lives.
Josh
Josh is a coach, facilitator, and proud father of two, running a global learning and development consultancy from the North Cornish coast. With a decade of experience in London’s corporate world, he is a passionate advocate for men’s mental health and for reframing modern masculinity. Josh supports individuals and organisations to create environments where people can thrive, personally and professionally.
Jude
Jude is an experienced leadership and transition coach, drawing on her years at Deloitte supporting senior managers and directors through periods of change. Alongside leadership coaching, she also specialises in maternity and paternity coaching, helping expectant and returning parents navigate identity shifts, build flexibility, and make confident decisions about integrating work and family. Jude also partners with managers to strengthen empathy, challenge assumptions and support their teams effectively. Clients value her warm, direct style and practical strategies that help people feel equipped and ready to thrive.
