Whether it’s returning from parental leave or juggling the daily realities of career and motherhood, working mums face unique challenges and so do the leaders who support them.
I partner with forward-thinking employers to support both mums and managers build confidence, improve wellbeing, and strengthen workplace culture through practical coaching and workshops.
The result? More engaged employees, stronger retention, and a culture where everyone can thrive.
The Confident Return - Empowering Mothers, Equipping Leaders: A coaching partnership that supports both mums and leaders for a smooth, confident return to work.
Thriving as a Working Mum: an in-house workshop that helps mothers navigate the challenges of juggling career and family life. Because when mums thrive, teams perform, and workplaces grow stronger.
A reintegration program that helps organisations retain talent, strengthen leadership capability, and reduce the hidden costs of parental leave.
When mums return to work, confidence, identity shifts, and lack of structured support can impact both wellbeing and performance.
The Confident Return bridges that gap, supporting both returning mums and their leaders through targeted 1:1 coaching.
For returning mums:
- Rebuild professional confidence and reconnect with identity
- Manage guilt, boundaries, and priorities
- Create a clear 90-day reintegration and growth plan
For leaders:
- Understand the parental leave journey and its impact
- Lead with empathy and clarity during reintegration
- Strengthen communication, inclusion, and retention
The results:
✅ Smoother transitions and faster reintegration
✅ Retained talent and reduced turnover costs
✅ More confident leaders and engaged teams
Investing in The Confident Return isn’t just good for parents, it’s smart business.
Four 1:1 sessions
Transition with clarity
Rebuilding professional confidence
Redefining identity at work
Strategic future planning
Four 1:1 sessions
Understanding parental leave
Designing a smooth reintegration
Aligning business change
Leading for retention
The ROI
Retention of high-value employees
Faster reintegration
Leadership development
Stronger employer brand
Starting from $1,800 for the individual or leader program and $3,600 for the full dual program.
Thriving as a Working Mum is a practical, interactive workshop designed to help mothers navigate the challenges of juggling career and family life and help employers build healthier, more engaged teams.
Through real conversations and actionable tools, participants learn to:
- Rebuild confidence and self-belief after maternity leave
- Release guilt and manage competing priorities
- Reconnect with purpose and energy at work
For organisations, this means happier, more focused employees, stronger retention, and a visible commitment to wellbeing and inclusion.
The outcomes:
✅ Improved engagement and focus
✅ Reduced stress and burnout risk
✅ Stronger employer brand and culture
A thriving mum is a thriving employee and that’s a win for everyone.
Starting from $995 for a 1.5/2-hour and up to 10 participants.
“The Confident Return has completely changed how we support staff coming back from parental leave. Our leaders now understand the emotional and practical challenges, and our mums return with confidence and clarity. We’ve seen a noticeable improvement in engagement and retention.”
“Amelie’s coaching bridged the gap we didn’t know existed. It’s not just about helping mums feel supported, it’s about equipping leaders to lead better. The flow-on effect on culture and performance has been incredible."
“After the workshop, our returning mums felt genuinely re-energised and confident again. They’re showing up with more clarity, motivation, and a sense of belonging. It’s been amazing to see how quickly that confidence translated into stronger engagement across the team.”
The Confident Return is designed for both working mums returning from parental leave and their leaders or managers. It supports the personal and professional reintegration of mothers while equipping leaders with the tools to manage the transition effectively.
All coaching sessions are delivered 1:1 online, making it flexible and accessible for busy professionals. Each participant receives reflection prompts, action tools, and clear next steps after every session.
In-person sessions can be arranged for organisations based in Taranaki or nearby regions by request.
Yes. The structure is consistent, but the content is fully tailored to your context, including your company’s parental leave policy, leadership culture, and reintegration processes.
For larger organisations, we can also include joint sessions, group workshops, or custom reporting for HR.
Each participant attends four one-hour sessions over approximately 8–10 weeks.
The program is designed to be practical, not overwhelming with simple reflection tools that integrate easily into a busy workday.
Absolutely and it’s often the best time to start.
Beginning coaching a few weeks before the return helps mums and leaders plan the transition, set expectations, and reduce the “first-week shock.”
Every workplace supports parents differently and that’s where tailored solutions make the biggest impact.
If you don’t see exactly what you need here, let’s chat.
I can design a customised workshop or coaching program to support the working mums and leaders in your organisation, helping them feel confident, connected, and equipped to thrive, while fitting your team’s goals, challenges, and culture.

When a mum returns to work, she’s not just coming back, she’s redefining who she is. This toolkit gives you the right questions, structure, and mindset to guide her transition with confidence and care. Because when leaders lead well, talent stays.


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