Maternity, paternity and parental coaching is a valuable support for a new parent in the lead up and after the birth or adoption of a child, helping them navigate decisions around their career and home life. Parental leave can mark a big transition which often brings new responsibilities and competing goals. Consequently this can be an ideal time to reflect on career goals and consider how to align them with a healthy, satisfying homelife.
Coaching creates a space to mindfully consider how work and family life can be integrated. It encourages realistic planning and effective organisation to help set reasonable expectations for new parents and for the organisation by anticipating potential challenges and exploring possible solutions.
We offer practical support around time management and productivity. Agreeing and maintaining boundaries around working hours and practices is essential for the success of this transition but this can sometimes lead to complex feelings including guilt, disappointment and insecurity. Providing a confidential and safe environment to think through these feelings can help prepare for assertive and thoughtful conversations around returning to work.
Benefits
- supports parents returning to work
- improves the emotional health and wellbeing of parents returning to work
- increases retention of returning parents
- develops time management skills
- helps grow and manage the careers of parents whilst helping them achieve a healthier work life balance
- increases productivity and performance of those returning after parental leave