Tailored maternity and parental leave coaching, events & guides that grow connection, culture, confidence and career ambition

“It’s just how it is”

It’s not maternity or parental leave that’s the problem. It’s the conditioning that surrounds out. We’ve all been led to believe that struggle, career setbacks, lost confidence and stalled ambition are just part of the deal, even when leave and flex policies are good. So, that’s what we defend against and unintentionally create more of. The Talent On Leave approach changes the narrative and creates different outcomes that benefit everyone.

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Nervous, guarded and covert conversations because the world has made it clear how this could all go wrong.
Reliance on policy and processes; keeping everyone ‘right’ but reducing engagement and loyalty.
Autopilot and luck-driven experiences that perpetuate stereotypes, reduce confidence.
Paused personal development that takes a while to recover from.
Hidden personal experiences that go unsupported and thwart self-belief
Talent wondering if it’s easier to have a fresh start, change course or progress with another company.

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Intentional and considered conversations that set out to create positive outcomes and safeguards for both the business and individual.
Helping employees and managers to interact more healthily with the formality of policies and processes.
Preparation for the psychological and practical shifts of leave and return that create the conditions to thrive and help individuals and managers feel less overwhelmed.
Supporting individuals to stay connected to their personal and professional identity as they grow through leave and return.
In-the-moment support and resources for when the transitions and experiences feel too much.
Protecting the retention and progression of top parent talent.

Bespoke Group Coaching & Events

Power up your people and your culture with online & in-person sessions for:

Preparing for Leave Experiences

Resetting & Planning for Return

Adjusting to Return & Progression

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1:1 Senior Talent Coaching & Support

Put action where the words are and let your talent know you get it and they’re valued with:

1:1 personal sessions or programme (online or in-person) with wraparound support that protects talent experiences, confidence and ambition.

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Coach-led Leave & Return Guides

Prevent the usual assumptions and boost a consistent culture for employees and their managers:

Done-for-you companion guides that guide more intentional experiences, better conversations and employee engagement from career to leave and back.

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HR & Talent Community Events

2025 sees Talent On Leave becoming even more accessible with Scotland- based events to debate, inspire and support both employers and individuals who are ready to find out if there’s a better way to experience leave. Join the mailing list to get first dibs.

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about

Talent On Leave is that approach that evolved when I realised that my own experiences of maternity leave and return had been overly influenced by conditioning, assumptions and not knowing any better (or thinking that I did!) Well, the first two kids anyway.

By the time I was pregnant with my third, I decided there must be a better way to protect my wellbeing, confidence and career without falling out with anybody. And it worked. So alongside my career in marketing and consumer behaviour, I researched, trained and piloted ideas to join the dots some more. Those pilots turned into clients and I’ve now been coaching, delivering, speaking and consulting full time since 2020.

I have a network of brilliant perinatal specialists who complement my own expertise and experience, which is most likely why one of my corporate clients often describe me as their very own all-in-one expert for maternity and parental leave, supporting from every angle so nobody falls through the cracks.