Some of our incredible clients
Parental transition is a critical moment in the employee lifecycle. Without structured support, organisations risk attrition, reduced productivity, disengagement and disruption to leadership pipelines. When approached strategically, it becomes a retention and culture advantage.
How we support organisations
Career & Parenthood partners with growing businesses and large enterprises to deliver:
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Parental transition coaching
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Cohort and group programmes
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Manager and leadership development
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Workshops for working parents and teams
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Consulting and parent network support
Whether supporting individual returners or embedding structured transition support across the organisation, our programmes are designed to protect retention and strengthen leadership pipelines.
Support that scales with your organisation
How we support individuals
Coaching for ambitious professionals navigating parenthood and career
For many professionals, becoming a parent is one of the most significant transitions of their career.
Our coaching helps individuals:
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Prepare confidently for parental leave
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Return to work with clarity and direction
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Rebuild confidence and professional identity
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Establish sustainable boundaries
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Navigate progression while parenting
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Reduce guilt, overwhelm and self-doubt
Delivered privately or sponsored by employers.
85%
The number of maternity returners who leave their full time role within the first 3 years post returning to work.
249,124
This juggling act, as well as the punitive cost, has led more than 249,124 working mothers of children aged four or under to leave their employer, according to the Fawcett Society.
1 in 5
One in five working mothers had considered leaving their job because of the difficulties of balancing work and childcare, according to the Fawcett Society.
Did you know?
Impact
100% of participants report feeling more valued by their organisation
100% of participants report improved confidence following coaching
“We partnered with Kellie to deliver workshops for parents preparing for leave or returning to work. Her sessions were consistently well received and highly impactful. She was a trusted and professional partner throughout.”
— Former Lead, Amazon
Why Career & Parenthood?
Most coaching providers understand people. Career & Parenthood understands organisations.
Founded by a Senior HR professional with 20 years' corporate experience, our programmes are built around organisational realities - stakeholder dynamics, retention pressures and business priorities - not just individual outcomes.
Practical, credible support that protects your people and your performance.
Our Approach
We believe in a holistic approach to coaching, one that addresses not just the professional aspects of this transition but the personal ones as well.
Our programmes are designed to foster an environment where returning parents feel fully supported, both in their career ambitions and in their parenting journey.
We partner with your HR teams or leaders to really support the whole organisation.
