float back - return to work coaching for parents

Want to feel confident about returning to work?

After months away from formal employment some parents feel daunted by the return, some can't wait to get back, many feel both!

All those feelings are valid, and none make you a better or worse parent.

Working with a coach can help you navigate these feelings by putting in place the plans, systems and boundaries you need:

  • Creating a vision for a great return

  • Knowing yourself - your values and strengths

  • Unpicking unhelpful beliefs

  • Negotiating the logistics

“Returning to work after having a baby is a huge rollercoaster and having a series of sessions with Sam over this time (before, during, after my return) made a huge, huge difference.

It undoubtedly made my return to work easier and more positive, as well my decisions and actions around my return more intentional and considered.

I can't recommend it enough.”

Ema

Campaign Manager

What’s included?

Float Back - full programme

  • Free discovery call before committing to the programme

  • Pre-programme questionnaire

  • Four 60-90 minute coaching sessions

  • Email and WhatsApp support throughout

  • One 30 minute follow-up call after you’ve been back a few months

“I love my job but after maternity leave life I was having major back to work wobbles.

Sam's practical and friendly approach gave me the tools to navigate this huge transition.

And I'm now enjoying being back at work and doing what I'm best at.”

A photo of a white woman smiling, kissing her baby.

Kerry Secker

sleep consultant, Care It Out

Your investment

Float Back - full programme

£800

option to pay in two instalments of £400

discounts available for self-funders and charities

I’d recommend Sam in a heartbeat

“Sam was really good at drawing together my rambly thoughts, and mapped out a rough plan of themes we could focus on based on what she heard from me in our first session.”

“Not all coaches can do that.”

“The conversations we had were really useful, and helped me to a)make some clear requests for my re-induction period, and b)work out how to put boundaries in place with my team.”

Becca

Save the Children UK

FAQs

  • Coaching sessions will take place on Google Meet (unless you’re local to Herne Bay, then we have the option to meet). They’ll each last 60-90 minutes.

    Sessions of 121 coaching are bespoke to you, as a starting point they can cover:

    • Creating a vision for a great return

    • Knowing yourself - your values and strengths

    • Unpicking unhelpful beliefs

    • Negotiating the logistics - flexible working, childcare, work/life ‘balance’.

    Sessions can be rescheduled with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

  • It’s not too late to access coaching support. Book a call to discuss what package of support would work for you.

  • YES! Absolutely. And many places do.

    As you're discussing your return (perhaps on a KIT day), ask about what support is on offer in the workplace and share that you've found some potential external support.

    By leaning in to your own personal and professional development with this coaching you're demonstrating a commitment to delivering for your team.

    If you'd like support before speaking to your manager - book in a free call.

  • 100% in?

    Book a discovery call first or simply email sam@thefloat.space to let me know!

    It would be helpful to know when you're returning.

    Still considering it?

    Book in a free consultation call - you can ask all the questions you may have and experience working with me 121.

    There's no obligation to sign up and I promise no hard sell. I may ask to see baby photos :)

  • As a coach, I have completed and passed the final exam on the Barefoot Coach Training Course for Business & Personal Coaching approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

    I hold Professional Certified Coach (PCC) status with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). This means I’ve completed over 500 hours coaching, had my coaching assessed and passed the ICF exam.

    I follow the ICF Code of Ethics - coachingfederation.org/ethics.

    Finally, I seek regular supervision of my coaching from trained coaching supervision professionals.

  • On the full Float Back programme we usually meet every two weeks, starting around a month before your return.

    Often people choose to have a couple of sessions before going back, and a couple after.

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