Helping women return with confidence:
increasing diversity, resilience and business success

Investing in maternity coaching is both compassionate and strategic. It shows women they don’t have to choose between their career and being a parent and that your organisation is committed to their long-term success.

Returning from maternity leave is a time of both excitement and great challenge.

It can take women time to settle back into their roles: consequently, confidence may dip and the pressure to “prove themselves again” can feel overwhelming.

And if the return to work is too difficult, talented women can lose momentum or step away altogether which is why there’s often a lack of diversity at senior levels in so many companies.

Maternity coaching provides both compassionate support and practical tools, helping women to:

  • Transition back into their role with clarity and confidence
  • Rebuild focus while balancing shifting priorities
  • Strengthen resilience and wellbeing at a time of great change
  • Reconnect with their identity and career ambitions
  • Lead their teams or projects with renewed energy and stability

When women feel supported through this transition, the benefits ripple across the organisation:

  • Stronger retention of female talent as women are more likely to stay and progress
  • Faster reintegration as women settle back more quickly and take on new challenges 
  • Greater diversity at senior levels as the leadership pipeline is much more diverse
  • Positive ripple effects across teams as stability, confidence, and motivation grow

IMPACT COACHING

Coaching to help leaders be at their best and have a greater impact.

Individual and group coaching available 

Junior – senior levels

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INSPIRE COACHING

Coaching for maternity returners with an ADHD lens so they can reduce the overwhelm and flourish at home and at work.

 Individual coaching available.

 

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THRIVE COACHING

Maternity Coaching for women to help them return to work successfully so they can thrive, both at home and at work.

Individual and group coaching available.

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Back for Good: How to Retain Your Maternity Returners

Support women returning to work after maternity leave with confidence and care. This practical guide offers clear, thoughtful guidance to help you navigate each stage of the journey, with useful insights and tools to create a smooth, supportive transition back into the workplace.

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Jennifer Stokes, Operational Finance Manager, COOK

I received coaching from Lucy through my place of work after returning to work from maternity leave. Juggling mum life and work life is definitely a balancing act and I was really glad I had the sessions with Lucy to work through this. Through the sessions, even the simplest idea was such a god send for me, and made me realise what I needed to be able to achieve what I wanted! The difference that my time with Lucy has made to both my home life and work life is immense, it’s given me confidence and tools to tackle the biggest obstacles, those that felt far too overwhelming before meeting Lucy! Receiving coaching from Lucy I can only describe as talking through your aspirations, and being able to come up with a realistic achievable plan by Lucy bringing out the best in you, that was already there but Lucy gave it a little nudge! Lucy is really friendly, understanding, non judgemental and the sessions were like talking to a friend. I can’t recommend Lucy enough and everyone would benefit from some coaching! Thank you Lucy

Charlotte Withers, Operations Manager

After returning to work following my second baby, I knew I needed support to step fully back into my role as Operations Manager – and Lucy exceeded every expectation. She really helped me navigate the emotional and practical challenges of the transition whilst strengthening my confidence and showing me many useful tools to use day-to-day.

The coaching was so insightful, and I now feel I have more clarity, self-trust and balance than before. Working with Lucy hugely helped my return and I looked forward to every session, knowing that afterwards the new “normal” would feel so much lighter. Thank you Lucy x

Hollie Longmore, Supporter Engagement Manager, VSO

I came to Lucy after returning to work following maternity leave with my twins – a big change in my life! I wanted some support navigating the life transistion and adjusting to a new balance between professional and personal.

Lucy was excellent and her coaching gave me the time and space to reflect on what was working and what I wanted to change. I now feel more in control of my situation and able to enjoy it, rather than madly scrambling to keep up! I’ve learnt how to create space for myself, and how this can benefit my new family.

I would definitely recommend Lucy to anyone struggling with the return to work and feeling worn out trying to manage home and work. Lucy is lovely, calm and understanding, and time spent with her is well spent!

Gemma Firman, HR Manager, COOK

 

Highly recommend Lucy for coaching! Truly personable, friendly, and professional. I felt like a new person after sharing a few sessions with her; to figure a new perspective and reflections on my own work and life. Each session felt fresh and different, whilst still remembering past discussions and familiarity. I enjoyed the sessions and looked forward to them. Thank you!!

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5% of every coaching or workshop package fee is donated to charity. 

The money is split equally between: The Barnaby Webber Foundation | Scotts Project Trust | The Grace O’Malley-Kumar Foundation | Rwanda Action

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