How Employers Support Their Working Parents
1:1 support is great for providing bespoke coaching and to allow the individual to share personal information in a completely confidential environment. This can allow a new mind-set to develop which can bring long lasting positive change, for both the individual and their employer. While group coaching works for many clients, others prefer the privacy of a 1:1 session, and the option to meet over perhaps several months as they navigate the transition before, during and after maternity leave.
Line Managers may be unfamiliar with maternity legislation, company policy, and indeed it may be their first time managing a maternity leave. They may be unsure of how to best support their direct report and how to ensure she has a positive, proactive and professional experience. Training and coaching line managers should be a natural progression to any other people management or leadership development.
Workshops are fantastic for creating a network of support throughout an organisation and for allowing staff members to take time out to focus on their approach to managing many of the aspects related to maternity & paternity leave
In-house Talks complement wider company supports typically linking to Wellness Programmes, Family Networks, Diversity & Inclusion strategies or Engagement Initiatives. Clients may choose to bring me in to speak at the launch of a network, or to mark a particular day in the calendar such as International Women’s Day or World Mental Health Day.
Media Features
Balancing Work and Family Life
Sarah speaks to Wendy about balancing work and family family life, tips for back to school preparation and information on the services she provides for both employees and employers
If you let go of your fear, what would you do differently
In January 2014, I rediscovered my love of writing. I couldn’t do maths to save my life at school, but I liked English
Taking the sting out of difficult conversations
What question are you putting off and why?
Helping staff cope with the mother load can deliver for employer and employee
Diversity and inclusion is the key to success in business.....
Interview with Spirit Radio
Return to work tips
As a coach I act to mirror to reflect what you are saying to yourself. I am your ally but I am totally independent so I'm not going to tell you what to do the way a friend or family member would. I have no agenda.
Mums Doing It For Themselves
Know that you are doing great. As a society, we still haven't reached equality and it generally remains a fact that working mothers are juggling a unique set of circumstances....
We are being encouraged to 'lean in' to our careers but something will have to change
Childcare in Ireland is placing a huge block in the way of women who want to work, writes maternity coach Sarah Courtney
