Maternity & Parental Transition Coaching:
in the workplace.
Providing dedicated support to expectant and new parents as they navigate the incredible journey of parenthood while managing their careers.
We understand that becoming a parent is a life-altering experience, and our Maternity & Parental Transition Coaching is designed to assist parents in smoothly transitioning from being a working professional to becoming a working parent.
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With Hannah's help and guidance, I feel I have successfully entered the workforce with a positive mindset.
We specialise in supporting businesses to create a parent-friendly work culture.
Our approach is centred around collaborating with HR and Employee Engagement teams and senior management to fully understand your organisation's objectives in enhancing support for parent employees. By working closely together, we co-create a tailored coaching programme, delivered by an ICF qualified coach, that aligns with your needs and exceeds your expectations.
Whether you need guidance on policy development, flexible work arrangements, parental leave programmes, or other initiatives, we are here to assist every step of the way.
Our goal is to help you attract and retain the best talent by building a culture that cares about the well-being of your workforce.
Our services extend beyond coaching. We offer consultation on best practices and provide support in implementing agreed-upon strategies.
We believe in credibility, and Founder Hannah Porteous-Butler, exemplifies this commitment. Not only is she an Associate Certified Coach with a recognised coaching qualification and extensive experience but also boasts over 20 years in senior executive roles. Her profound understanding of seamlessly blending motherhood with leadership and people management adds a unique layer to her expertise. This allows us to provide valuable insights and strategies that can transform your workplace culture, making it more inclusive and supportive of working parents.
Book an initial consultation to discuss your needs, challenges, and goals for creating a supportive environment for working parents.
What We Offer…
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We’ll help parents rediscover their identity, support the transition into parenthood, and manage the balance of parenting and work demands.
The ultimate goal is to help parents thrive and live a life that brings them joy.
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● Managing expectations and guidance around work/life balance.
● Supporting parents through changes and practical issues.
● Better working relationships and engagement with their role, team, and organisation.
● Exploring the integration of parental leave within long-term career and life plans.
● Assisting parents in reaching their full potential in their professional roles.
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Create a diverse culture where parents are given the freedom, flexibility and security to flourish.
This will improve profitability and productivity by maintaining a happy workforce.
Coaching can be tailored for pre/post leave parents and separate coaching and workshops are also available for managers.
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● Increased retention and reduction of turnover by creating a happier workforce.
● Improved productivity and motivation as a result of a positive working environment and satisfied employees.
● A happier workforce experiences lower rates of sickness.
● Fostering a better culture for parents can result in significant cost savings for organisations. By reducing turnover, saving on recruitment, training, and onboarding expenses.
● Supporting working parents promotes higher levels of engagement and productivity and translates into improved efficiency, ultimately lowering operational costs and maximising profitability.
Empowering parents to make confident decisions, set realistic goals, and effectively manage time and priorities.
In a Nutshell
Maternity Coaching offers a supportive and non-judgemental environment where women can openly express their emotions, gain new perspectives, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and ultimately thrive as they navigate the transition into motherhood and manage the challenges of new working patterns and childcare responsibilities.
We understand few experiences in adult life are as transformative as becoming a parent, providing ample opportunities for personal growth, reflection, and positive change.
Coaching will help parents proactively become more balanced and help to advance their career.
What We Cover
During our coaching sessions, we will work together to address a wide range of topics relevant to parental transitions and career aspirations.
This may also include exploring changing identity, managing time and priorities, setting realistic goals, establishing healthy boundaries, and enhancing communication skills.
We will delve into essential topics that look at current emotions, thoughts and beliefs, as parents navigate the transformative journey of parenthood, and look at their support systems to ensure a harmonious and fulfilling family life.
In the context of work and career, coaching will guide parents in developing effective strategies for creating a balanced home and work life. It will also focus on enhancing skills, creating a comprehensive career plan, identifying strengths, and fostering a sense of focus to achieve professional success.
Packages
Sessions are ideally take place pre-leave, during leave and post-leave. The number of post-leave sessions can be adapted.
Minimum of 3 sessions.
Session length can be 60 minutes or 90 minutes (recommended).
All sessions will be arranged to suit the individual, either online, by ‘phone or in person.
Essential Package:
● 3 x sessions of 90-minutes
Advanced Package:
● 4 x sessions
● BONUS: 60-minute post-leave session
● Whatsapp and/or email support
Ultimate Package:
● 6 x sessions
● BONUS: 3 x sessions 60-minute post-leave
● Whatsapp and/or email support