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Retain and develop your parent talent, not just return them to work

HR-informed parental transition programmes for organisations of all sizes,  from targeted 1:1 coaching to scalable group and leadership support.

Founded by a Senior HR leader with 20 years’ corporate experience.

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Some of our incredible clients

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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:

 

  • Parental transition coaching

  • Cohort and group programmes

  • Manager and leadership development

  • Workshops for working parents and teams

  • 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:

  • Prepare confidently for parental leave

  • Return to work with clarity and direction

  • Rebuild confidence and professional identity

  • Establish sustainable boundaries

  • Navigate progression while parenting

  • Reduce guilt, overwhelm and self-doubt

 
Delivered privately or sponsored by employers.

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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.

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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 programs 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.

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Ready to strengthen support for working parents in your organisation?

Partner with Career & Parenthood to retain experienced talent, support leaders, and build a culture where parents can succeed.

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