I Help You Excel At Your Career & Balance A Fulfilled Family Life
Mothers face real career penalties that coaching can help counteract
​So why get a coach?
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Research shows that many women drop out of the workforce after having children — about 24% exit in the first year after childbirth, and even five years later, a substantial portion remain out of paid work.
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This “motherhood penalty” also shows up in slower career progression, lower likelihood of leadership roles, and unconscious bias about commitment and competence
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Why coaching matters: Career coaching helps career mums proactively manage this penalty — rebuilding confidence, clarifying career direction after maternity leave, and making strategic choices that protect long-term earning potential and career progression at a point when income loss and stalled advancement are most likely
Cost of not getting a career coach
Reduction in take home salary if you:
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Miss out on promotion opportunities you deserve
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Reduce your working hours or leave the workforce if you can't see another financially viable alteranative
​= 10 - 100% of your annual salary
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What is it costing you if you leave the workforce, reduce your hours or miss out on promotions?
Key statistics you need to know
Yet these figures improve significantly with effective coaching - saving women thousands in lost income
ABOUT
Kirsten’s signature Maternity Comeback Coaching Program delivers proven results, helping women return to work feeling confident, supported, and empowered.
After 12 years (and counting) in the corporate world and 3 maternity leaves, I trained as a coach to support mothers returning to work. Juggling new motherhood alongside professional expectations opened my eyes to a gap that desperately needed filling. Having experienced firsthand how challenging and isolating this transition can feel, I’m passionate about helping women feel seen, confident, and empowered as they step back into their careers.
Services for individuals
I provide exclusive 1-to-1 coaching for maternity returners, delivered in a confidential and structured setting designed to support meaningful behavioural and mindset change.
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Engagements are offered in packages of 6 or 12, 60 minute sessions per client.
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Both of these offerings align to my Signature Maternity Comeback Coaching Programme
6 session programme
Exclusive 1:1 coaching sessions tailored to your individual needs and aspirations
12 session programme
Exclusive 1:1 coaching sessions tailored to your individual needs and aspirations
Hattie H, UK
Director (Healthcare Sector)
“..drove so much value that I immediately asked for more sessions. I'd absolutely recommend Kirsten for anyone who's wanting to grow as a leader."
Erin B, USA
Marketing CEO
"I met Kirsten shortly after I became a mom. I can't fully express how invaluable it was having someone to help me work through challenges, plus set and meet goals each week."
Karla B, Canada
Copywriter & Marketing Strategist
“Working with Kirsten over the past few months has been a turning point in my journey.”
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Data sources for statistics: Gov.UK - HMRC administrative data, UNISON Parental Leave Survey 2025, DPG Learn, Talent Insight Group and HR Outlook 2025