Essential Support
for Leaders Becoming
Mothers
Meet Rachel
I am passionate about partnering with powerful leaders as they journey through the life changing transition of becoming mothers. I support them as they embrace their work and home-life responsibilities with courage, consciousness, and purpose.
I am a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) with the Coaches Training Institute (CTI). I have had the privilege of working with the NHS as a Midwife and subsequently as a Coach/ Facilitator. I have worked with many leaders across a variety of organisational settings.
Having operated within regulated professions throughout my career it is important to me that the quality of coaching I deliver be of the highest standard. CTI is Accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) who set a high bar for coaching and ethics around the world.
My Story
I have always been motivated to support others to thrive and to live a life that is meaningful and aligned with their values. I care about business impact on wider communities, and I have worked with people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
I have partnered in excess of 1000 women in their transformative journey of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. I understand how challenging it can be both to leave and return to work, whilst also engaging in the act of giving birth to and nurturing a newborn.
I have witnessed both the commonality and uniqueness of womens' experience in becoming mothers. How they navigate its impact on their identity, priorities and confidence - manifesting in the spheres of both their work life and home life. My skill as a professional coach equips me to have the kind of conversations that get to the heart of the matter and create the possibility for transformational insight, new choices and growth.
I engage with both the explicit and often hidden challenges of becoming a mother whilst also working and leading a business or team. I am passionate about providing effective timely support to these leaders so that they are equipped to bring their most resourced, confident and resilient self to each context. It makes for happier mums, more peaceful babies and better businesses - all of which are worth their weight in gold!
My unique mix of maternity expertise, presence and transformational coaching / facilitation skills enables me to be a powerful support partner to leaders becoming mothers. I value honesty, courage and vulnerability. In that spirit I work in partnership with and in service of what is most important to the organisations and individuals I support. The services I provide encompass the entirety of the maternity journey, supporting leaders through the transitions of pregnancy, going on maternity leave and returning to the workplace.
My Purpose
To Partner with Organisations and Individuals
in Service of Leadership and Motherhood
I Fulfil This By
Engaging with organisations who have higher purposes for their impact on the world and the communities they are a part of.
Partnering with powerful leaders to consciously integrate their experience and responsibilities of becoming mothers with their significant workplace responsibilities.
Co-Creating a sacred space and culture within corporate settings which champions the life, strength and spirit of female leaders becoming mothers.
Supporting leaders to be able to process, honour and be present to the sacred transformation that occurs in becoming a mother.
Elevating Mother’s voices and their creativity so that their wisdom and insights can serve as a force for change, development and transformation.
Enabling organisations to flourish, by engaging and retaining their talented mothers.
Partnering Organisations
Current data paints a clear picture of the challenges faced by women and also of the difficulties that organisations have in holding on to their talented and skilled female leaders after they have children (Careers after Babies, 2023).
I am passionate about partnering with you to support your female leaders in this significant life transition. Partnering with me presents an opportunity to empower your female leaders, enhance your corporate culture, and position your organisation as an employer of choice.
Let's create a culture that celebrates and empowers motherhood, resulting in inclusive and thriving organisations.
The packages I design are bespoke / tailored to the individual needs and wants of the women and organisation. This includes 1-to-1 coaching, 3 way support and group facilitation.
1-to-1 Coaching
I do this by connecting with each leader and supporting them through the entirety of their maternity journey to adapt to motherhood whilst enabling professional and personal growth.
3-Way Support
I offer 3-way support to Line managers to promote communication, partnership and facilitate a smooth handover of responsibilities, processes and tasks. By doing this in a considered way it allows the maternity period to be as purposeful as possible and facilitates a highly conscious return to the workplace.
Group Facilitation
The shared context of motherhood also offers a unique opportunity for connection and support across the organisation. I therefore also offer facilitated Listening and Sharing groups. This opportunity supports the networking of mothers within the business and the breaking down of barriers and silos across the organisation.
Corporate Benefits
Strategically Impacting Work Patterns and Retention
Maternity coaching is a strategic investment for organizations to attract and retain talented female leaders. By providing personalized support during the transition to motherhood and in returning to the workplace, companies can significantly increase the likelihood of women staying with the organization, saving on costly recruitment and onboarding processes. This humanised support fosters loyalty, commitment, and a sense of being valued as an employee, leading to a more diverse and inclusive work environment.
Combating Costs of Losing Talent
Losing experienced talent has not only a negative impact on productivity but also incurs substantial financial costs. Replacing a skilled employee can cost up to 150% of their annual salary. Additionally, the estimated cost to employers of women leaving the workforce due to maternity-related issues is around £280 million per year in the UK. Maternity coaching offers an effective way to mitigate such costs and retain valuable institutional knowledge within the organisation.
Empowering Leadership Development
Maternity coaching goes beyond addressing work-life integration challenges. It focuses on developing leadership skills specific to motherhood, equipping female leaders to lead effectively while navigating their new roles as working mothers. This investment in leadership development demonstrates the organization's commitment to supporting female leaders throughout their careers, building a strong leadership pipeline, and ensuring continued benefits from their expertise.
Enhancing Motivation, Engagement, and Loyalty
Supporting and valuing employees' personal and professional lives is essential for fostering engagement and loyalty. Maternity coaching empowers female leaders to navigate their responsibilities with confidence, leading to improved motivation and exceptional outcomes. Investing in their success during the motherhood transition enhances talent retention and positions the organization as an employer of choice.
Positive Impact on Well-being and Work Satisfaction
Balancing work and motherhood can be overwhelming, leading to stress and anxiety for female leaders. Maternity coaching provides a supportive space for addressing challenges and concerns, resulting in reduced stress levels and higher job satisfaction. Prioritizing the well-being of female leaders creates a positive work environment, increasing employee engagement and productivity.
Enhancing Productivity and Performance
Maternity coaching equips female leaders with tools and strategies for effective work-life integration. Supported and valued employees are more engaged and motivated, leading to improved results for the organization. By investing in individualized coaching, businesses empower their female leaders to perform at their best, contributing to overall success.
Promoting Gender Equality and Enhanced Employer Brand
Promoting gender equality is not only a social goal but a smart business strategy. Companies with gender-diverse teams show greater innovation, decision-making capabilities, and financial performance. Maternity coaching demonstrates the organization's commitment to equality and inclusivity, attracting and retaining top talent, and enhancing innovation and financial performance.
Partnering Individuals
Becoming a mother is a life-changing event and brings with it enormous learning and transformation.
I work with inspirited, powerful, and creative women, who are at various points along their path of pregnancy and motherhood. My purpose is to be alongside you and partner you in this transition. I’ll help you to navigate each stage of this journey with confidence, resilience, and purpose.
I tailor my approach to each individual, acknowledging that each journey is sacred and distinct. My coaching approach honours the unique skills and values you already have as well as those which you will develop through the experience of birth and motherhood.
Ways I Partner You
During Pregnancy
I support women to transition from the working space and prepare for birth with confidence and courage. Together we identify and develop tools, mantras, and techniques that will keep you grounded during your experience of birth - however that unfolds.
After Birth
I support mothers as they adjust to the intensity and challenge of caring for a newborn 24/7. I facilitate reflections on the experience of birth and support an integration of the learning and experiences gained. Our work together will cultivate resilience, build confidence, relieve the stress of “mum guilt” and support to establish appropriate boundaries. We will work to consciously strengthen your connection to your essence as you redefine your priorities and identity within this new context.
Returning to Employment
I support you to align with your values and purposes as you as you navigate issues such as childcare, finances and returning to paid work. Coaching in this period typically addresses issues of boundary setting, empowering conversations, and managing priorities, acknowledging limitations and building confidence. We will work to enhance your ability to make authentic clear choices as you engage with these important contexts of your life.
My Process
The process begins with a detailed reflective questionnaire that will promote self-reflection and help you identify main areas of focus for our work together. It supports me to know you more and identify some of your values.
Our first discovery session together will be for 2 hours. It will build on the work you will have provided in the questionnaire and lay the foundations of how we will work together over the course of our engagement.
The coaching sessions thereafter will be 1 hour. We will agree together how often we will meet and for how long, as well as our objectives.
Held within the broad agenda of the objectives of our engagement, you will be invited to focus on what is important to you in each individual session. Together we will creatively engage with these topics for the purpose of deep learning and forward movement towards your goals.
When we come to the end of our work together, we will have a completion session of 1 hour to reflect on and integrate the learnings from the whole of this period.
Individual Benefits
• Time and space to listen to one’s self and prioritise your own needs.
• Enhanced mental well-being, emotional resilience and confidence.
• Conscious engagement with ones changing identity.
• Increased clarity and ability to make purposeful choices aligned with ones values.
• Positive impact on connection with partners, babies and others.
• Transitioning both in and out of work with courage, confidence and purpose.
Through our coaching, you'll embrace motherhood's gifts, align your values, and thrive. Invest in your future as a leader and a mother today and contact me to schedule a call.
Testimonials
Becky
“Rachel was my midwife so I already knew her to be caring, understanding, interested, calm and above all, an exceptional listener who has always responded to me with clarity and kindness. When I came to a significant crossroads in my life, panic starting to rise in my chest, I felt more than comfortable to share with her. The journey was sometimes uncomfortable but she created a safe place for me to uncover truths I was unaware of, make significant connections and helped me to hold them in a place without panic! As an astute listener, she gave real clarity in her feedback and her insight and help in managing precious and important aspects of my personal life continue to have effect today”.
