Returning to work...

Returning to work after maternity or paternity is hard, leaving your beautiful baby or babies is tough.  Many companies are now recognising the support that they can provide and returnees are reaping the rewards of a smoother transition.

Coaching is one of those benefits being offered to people returning to work.  The benefits are numerable for both the company and the individuals.  At nuggets we provide such a service, the coaching is so rewarding as you  feel you are making a difference.

When I first set up nuggets I always wanted it to be a very practical and relevant service accessible to all.  Below I have identified the benefits coaching gives when you return to work from the individual perspective and the company.

The Benefits to the Individual:-

• Rebuilding self confidence after a life changing event
• Resetting productivity - learning how to work smarter and managing time around life and work with renewed vigour
• Revisiting motivation - what are your intrinsic drivers and how can you work with the extrinsic factors to feel fulfilled
• Communicating whilst on maternity/paternity leave - setting the boundaries that work for you
• Understanding that any change leads to uncertainty and being sure to focus only on the things you can influence

The Benefits to Companies:-

• Team members feel valued and supported through a life changing event
• Retention of team members is far higher if they have organisational support
• Transition back to work is smoother
• Communication is structured and appropriate for team member and organisation
• Coaching can be linked to the culture and the organisational values, something tangible and rewarding for everyone

I often use the terminology of "hats" if you imagine your roles in life were hats that you physically put on, then we should do a similar exercise with our mindset.  When in work have your work hat on and when being a Mummy or a Daddy have that hat on.  I remember when I returned to work after maternity leave, I would often work extra hours and have half a hat on at bath time instead of being in the present with my new baby.  I know how hard it is and that is why I love this work as it is so rewarding to understand circumstances and get individuals to self reflect on their behaviour and identify what they want to change.

Coaching is all about evoking transformation and what better time to embark on that journey after you have had an absence.

Please do get in touch bev@nuggetsoflearning.co.uk