THE CONFIDENT RETURN— 1:1 COACHING
You shouldn't have to figure this
out on your own
You've done the hard bit. Now comes the part nobody talks about — walking back through
the door and figuring out who you are professionally, and how you're going to make it work.
That's what The Confident Return is for.
57%
of women leave the workforce after maternity leave
29%
of working parents report extreme levels of anxiety and stress
500+
mums supported by Maternity Mentor
IS THIS FOR YOU?
You love your career. You love being
a mum. Both things are true.
The Confident Return (TCR) is for professional women (& their employers) who are heading back to work and
want to do it on their own terms. Not winging it. Not just surviving the first month whilst building up resentment
and stress.. Actually showing up the way they want to and in a way that's sustainable for them.
Whether your return is six weeks away or six days away, there's space in TCR for where you're at right now.
→ You're dreading the return but can't quite name why
→ You feel like you've lost your professional confidence
→ The logistics — childcare, flexibility, KIT days — feel like a minefield
→ You want your line manager to actually understand what you need
→ You want a plan, not just positivity
→ You want someone who's been through it and can be straight with you
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Three phases. A proper plan.
Real support.
TCR is a structured 1:1 coaching programme. We work through the practical, personal & professional
aspects so you go back feeling ready. Along with the 1:1 sessions you will receive a workbook,
a roadmap plus additional resources.
YOUR THREE PHASES
Phase 1 — Pre return: Foundations
Practical, Personal and Professional preparation using the Reset Method
Everything in place before day 1.
Phase 2— Pre return: The Blueprint
Your plan, your boundaries and your professional identity – personalised and
ready with you before you walk back through the door.
Phase 3 — Post return: Protect
Navigate the realities of returning. Refine what’s working, build long term
confidence and protect your career trajectory.
YOUR OPTIONS
Choose your programme.
Your employer may fund this. Download the employer funding guide →
YOUR COACH
I'm Natasha. I've been exactly where you are.
I'm a chartered surveyor currently returning to corporate from my second maternity leave. I built Maternity Mentor because the support I needed when I returned from my first leave simply didn't exist.
I know what it's like to love your career and feel terrified of losing it. To worry about being seen differently. To have on idea how to have the conversation with your manager. To feel like everyone else is coping better than you.
TCR isn't therapy and it isn't cheerleading. It's practical, honest, experienced support & a framework from someone who has been in a corporate environment and knows exactly how it works.
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Chartered surveyor (MRICS)
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500+ mums supported
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Author, 2026 Parental Leave Playbook
WHAT WOMEN SAY
The women who did the work.
elow.
"I'd been dreading it for weeks. I started feeling better about it after the first session."
- Marketing Director, returning after 12 months
"I went back to feeling like myself for the first time in months. It was so helpful to have a plan both in my mind and on paper. I knew what I needed and how to ask for it."
- Finance Director, returning after 10 months
QUESTIONS
The things people always ask.
Can my employer pay for this?
Yes and many do. I have a funding guide that walks you through exactly how to make the ask, what to say, and what budget it might sit under. Download it free above or ask me about it on the discovery call.
What if I'm already back at work?
TCR works before and after your return. If you're already back and feeling like it isn't quite working, sessions three and four are where we focus. The discovery call will help us figure out the right starting point for you.
Does my line manager have to be involved?
No. The employee-only Confident Return is a complete programme on its own. The line manager sessions are an options for women who want their employer to be part of the process. We can talk through what makes sense for your situation.
How do the sessions works?
All sessions are held over Zoom, typically 60 minutes each. We'll agree timings that work around your leave and your return date. There's WhatsApp support between sessions so you're never left waiting.
What if I'm not sure I'm ready?
That's exactly what the discovery call is for. No pressure, no pitch. Just a proper conversion so we can both figure out if this is the right fit and the right time.