A FREE GUIDE FOR MODERN MOTHERS

Maternity Leave
& Beyond

Preparing for maternity leave is complex. Yet the real challenge tends to be the return to work.

This practical guide prepares you for a more realistic maternity transition
to set you up for sustainable success beyond.

It is still widely assumed that women ‘bounce back’ to who they were before becoming mothers and simply ‘pick up where they left off’ before going on maternity leave.

But in reality, motherhood expands you in the most amazing ways and comes with new perspectives and responsibilities.

Meanwhile, things in the workplace might have changed, too. It takes time to adjust to a new reality.

This guide prepares you for a more realistic and sustainable return to work so you can keep thriving in your career while embracing your new role as a mother.

What’s in the guide?

  • The Maternity Transition Framework™, covering the four phases where motherhood and career overlap: pre-leave, on leave, re-entry, and beyond

  • 6 conversations to prepare you for both your maternity leave & re-entry

  • Two practical exercises for turning anxiety into action

  • Real-life advice from modern mothers on what truly helps when returning to work

This guide is perfect for you if you…

Are preparing for maternity leave

You feel on top of things, but are open to guidance to ensure you set yourself up for a smooth transition by planning for both your leave and your return.

Are about to return to work

You realise that this transition will be harder than you imagined, and you would love guidance in navigating this shift more sustainably.

Have recently returned to work

You are in the process of adjusting to a new rhythm, new identity, and possibly a changed workplace, and would love guidance on what helped most during this transition.

Mariana, Portugal

“Isabel's coaching helped me so much in gaining clarity and purpose as I went back to work. She gave me the tools I needed to feel recharged and empowered. I highly recommend her sessions to anyone wanting to improve any areas in their life, to feel refreshed, and have a wise and professional guide by their side.”

Daniela, Portugal

“I had the pleasure of working with Isabel as my coach, and it was a truly transformative experience. She has an incredible ability to ask insightful questions that helped me uncover my core values and envision a better balance between my work and my family life.”

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The Maternity Transition Online Programme

If you would like more comprehensive support, then our maternity transition online programme is for you.

It’s specifically designed for ambitious women who want to continue growing their careers and leadership alongside motherhood.

Rather than simply helping you "get through" your maternity transition, the programme helps you to embrace it and use it as an opportunity to evolve personally and professionally through the four phases where your career and motherhood overlap:
before and during leave, upon re-entry, and beyond.

Choose between the guided plan and the self-guided plan, starting at €49.

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