Survey and Culture Review

Any change plan needs a starting point. Conducted with HR/D&I leads we will look at your current policy and procedures against 10 key ‘best practice’ markers. A timeline/commitment to change will be agreed, along with metrics for measuring success to keep momentum and focus. A simple, confidential survey with your staff will reveal:-

• Key areas to improve
• Quick wins vs. longer-term strategies
• Financial implications vs. the cost of not investing (the loss of critical talent and possible new business)
• Your reputation as a family-friendly and gender-balanced workplace
• Business case to engage stakeholders

Parental Awareness Webinar or Workshop

Delivered remotely or on-site to your entire business or selected groups of managers, employees and parents-to-be, these 90 minute interactive sessions can provide an overview of your current policies & procedures to improve internal communications and highlight best practice guidance, discuss critical challenges facing the business and/or build on plans for change. They set the scene for deeper training or coaching as outlined on this page. Key Learnings:-

• Maternity & paternity facts
• The business case for change and why the cultural impact + gender-balance = better results
• Best practice overview vs. compliance

Become an M-Leader

A training for individuals or teams to lead your internal drive to manage  maternity/paternity effectively, split into two parts which can be taught in a day or over 2 half day sessions. By the end of Part 1 delegates will know how to:-

• Manage maternity with the employee experience in mind
• Create a positive transition to & from maternity leave for parents and the business
• Develop and retain your female talent to create a diverse & inclusive workforce
• Understand flexible working requests and how to support them

(Remote) Initial Consultation

An introductory, online 90 minute session with your mother-to-be generally conducted between 12 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. The remote service allows us to connect quickly and easily and start to build our working relationship. We will discuss:-

• • Any current concerns or issues
  • Personal and professional objectives
  • Steps to help create positive feelings about the changes ahead and release any initial feelings of overwhelm.
  • The coaching options going forward

Following the session a decision will be made for the best way forward for all. Automatic alerts can advise Managers of the decision to proceed or an introductory meeting can be arranged.

Choosing a Program

Depending on where an employee is in their pregnancy and your company’s commitment, we will allocate the best package for them. Options are:-

• • Executive Maternity Coaching Program:
  • A program of at home, face-to-face sessions and/or online sessions on a one-to-one basis for your C-suite, Director level or longer term employees who require bespoke attention.

OR

• • M-Leader Group Coaching Program:
  • A program of group coaching sessions for your junior, senior women or shorter term employees

NB: Both programs include support and liaison with Managers and HR.

Executive Maternity Coaching Program

Key components & benefits:-

• • 12 month program available from 14 weeks of pregnancy
  • 8 x 90 minutes, one-to-one at home or virtual sessions
  • Scheduled at times to suit your employees busy and demanding schedule
  • Ongoing support
  • High-potential and ambitious mothers see the leadership potential of their experience
  • Bespoke attention ensures your top talent feels nurtured and supported
  • Mothers exit and re-enter the workplace at the right time for them and the business with all parties feeling confident and empowered.
  • Managers feel guided to lead and manage best practice.
    

(Remote) Initial Consultation

My first session with your father-to-be will be online for 90 minutes, allowing us to connect quickly and easily. We will discuss:-

• The options going forward
• Personal and professional objectives
• Shared Parental Leave and support for the rest of the pregnancy
• Steps to help create positive feelings about the changes ahead and release any initial feelings of overwhelm.
  

Choosing a Program

Our services for fathers-to are bespoke. Following the Initial Consultation a decision will be made for the best way forward for all.

• The choice as to whether to offer options based on length of service or seniority is available and a package is usually the best option
• Ad-hoc coaching sessions are available.
• All programs include support and liaison with managers and HR.
  

Ad-hoc Paternity Coaching

Fathers need different support to mothers.

• Ad-hoc coaching can be provided as single sessions or as packages of 3
• Helping Dads open up to a deeper level of emotional intelligence and realise the benefits of sharing parental leave with their partner can help create more equality and empathy in your business as well as more committed, loyal employees