Blogs and Resources
Whether you’re exploring new pathways to support your working parents, or simply adding to your existing suite of support, you’ll find resources here to support and inspire inclusive, empowering organisational cultures.
Confidence: The Secret to a Successful Return from Maternity Leave
When someone returns to work after having a baby, they’re not the same person who left, and that’s a good thing. But it can also knock their confidenc [...]
How Coaching Supports Working Parents: The Shifts I Hear Time and Again
As someone who works closely with parents navigating the return to work, I get to witness something special. The shift from surviving to thriving. Fro [...]
It’s the School Holidays AGAIN! … What You Need to Know if You Manage Parents
If you manage working parents, you’ve probably heard the phrase “It’s the school holidays again” with a sigh, a nervous laugh, or a resigned shrug. Be [...]
DiSC Assessment for Maternity Returners: A Tool for Confidence, Communication & Success
Returning to work after maternity leave is a significant transition, both professionally and personally. Many employees find themselves navigating a m [...]
What Do New Dads Need to Hear to Access Coaching Support?
As a Maternity Return Coach, I’ve seen first-hand how coaching can be a game-changer for new parents navigating the transition back to work. The proce [...]
New Mothers Are Leaving Their Jobs – Here’s What Needs to Change
The return to work after maternity leave is often framed as a simple transition—one where a mother resumes her role, picks up where she left off, and [...]
Resources
I share real client stories, coaching insights, and inspiration through my YouTube channel, to help organisations support returners with confidence.
Whether you’re an HR leader or a parent navigating the return-to-work transition, you’ll find ideas here to make work feel safe, supportive, and successful.
I joined the Redundancy Matters podcast to discuss how organisations can better support expectant and new mothers during periods of workplace restructuring.
We explore the challenges parents can face, why compassionate leadership matters, and practical ways employers can create a more supportive and positive experience during times of change.
Mum Guilt? We’ve all heard of it. But what about Dad Guilt?
We talk a lot about the pressures mums face when juggling work and family, but are dads really free from guilt? In this episode, we dive into the corporate world, parenthood, and guilt.
Join us in this special episode of The Coaching Inn as we celebrate 30 years of 3D Coaching with founder Claire Pedrick who started the business when her younger daughter was a small baby. She is joined by a panel of coaches who are also mothers. Discover how these women navigate the dual roles of coaching and motherhood, sharing personal stories and insights on work-life balance, professional growth, and the unique challenges they face.
In this article, I explain why returning parents value a culture of genuine care and open communication far more than a standard written policy. I explore how silence and lack of flexibility lead to high turnover, leaving parents feeling isolated and misunderstood by their employers. By moving away from assumptions and asking the right questions, I show how businesses can bridge the gap and truly support their teams.
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