1-1 and group coaching for your new and expectant parents
Are you a forward-thinking organisation looking for ways to retain and engage your valuable talent returning from parental leave?
Do you have an equal gender balance at some levels of your organisation but fewer women in the top ranks?
Is your employee-attrition rate higher than it should be? Is the cost of turnover negatively impacting your P and L?

RETAINING YOUR RETURNERS
Retain and engage your valuable talent returning from parental leave

The story in numbers
Only 1 in 5 women felt confident on their return to work (People management 2018)
60% of mothers have changed jobs after maternity leave (Women In The City) and over 30% of dads (Daddilife)
The average cost of replacing an employee is £30,000 (Oxford Economics via ACAS)
Engaged employees are 17% more productive (Gallup)
Career progression is the number 1 priority for millennials when attracted to an employer (PWC)
70% of women who have experienced career disruptions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic are concerned their growth may be limited as a result (Deloitte)

Coaching approach
Pregnancy, parental leave and the first few years as a working parent are all challenging. But they are a small pinch point of a career that could span 40 years or more. Investing time and focus in supporting your employees to navigate this process has huge long term benefits.
Returner Coaching addresses the practical and psychological challenges faced by professionals re-entering the workforce after a period of parental leave covering themes such as rebuilding confidence, managing change and uncertainty, personal effectiveness and wellbeing.
How it works :
- Coachees work with their chosen coach for an agreed number of coaching sessions
- Coaching is conducted via zoom or in person (may incur additional costs)
- Coachees normally have 4- 6 sessions ideally starting before their parental leave commences.
How returner coaching helps your employees:

Group Coaching
Run as cohorts or drop in sessions of up to 12 employees to support the 3 stages of parental leave
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preparing for leave
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empowered returns
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future focus
Perfect for larger organisations or those looking to build safe collaborative spaces for their valuable talent to problem solve and share experiences.
Companies that have introduced maternity returner programmes have seen significant ROI
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Ernst and Young female retention rates after maternity leave increased to 94% saving 16.6m in attrition costs
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Marks and Spencer over 40% senior positions in the UK are now filled by high performing women – increased through maternity returner coaching
BUSINESS BENEFITS
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Reduce unwanted turnover
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Improve and invest in your D&I
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Increase employee engagement and business performance
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Improve your female talent pipeline
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Develop your competitive advantage as an employer of choice
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Help tackle the gender pay gap

Lizzie Martin, PCC
and associates
Coaching is delivered by Accredited Professional Leadership Coach Lizzie Martin or an approved associate coach with full ICF accreditation.
How it works

Book a call to discuss your needs

I will send you a detailed proposal

Implement returners coaching programme
WHY WORK WITH ME
I have been coaching returners at each stage of their parental transition for 5 years and have in depth knowledge and experience to help individuals overcome the challenges facing new and expectant parents.
My support is suitable for your organisation whether you have 1 employee to invest in, or dozens. I have a team of experienced associate coaches from a range of corporate backgrounds, all with ICF qualifications, to enable your returning parents to thrive.
By partnering with me and introducing a parental transition programme we will aim to retain and engage your valuable talent, increase productivity and improve your female talent pipeline.