Frances is a maternity coach, and in this episode we discuss how to successfully navigate the maternity transition. Frances tells me that planning is key, before the maternity leave even starts. Becoming a mother is a transition, and everyone experiences it differently. There is no right way to return to work; planning ahead helps, as does a discussions about what the woman's career will be like on returning from maternity.

The Maternity Coach was founded by Frances Cushway, a licenced registered Career Coach who specialises in supporting women to return to work following maternity leave and continue to thrive in their careers. Frances has a Postgraduate certificate in Career and Talent Management and a degree in Psychology. She is a Registered
Career Development Professional with the CDI where she was a finalist for Career Coach of the Year 2018, 2021 and 2022 for her work with mothers on maternity leave. The Maternity Coach offers a unique coaching experience that brings together the psychology of becoming a mother with the practicality of planning the return to work that is right for you and your family. The Maternity Coach's mission is to support mothers through maternity leave and their return to work; to help them rediscover who they are and what they want from their career after maternity leave and give them the courage and tools to return to work with confidence so they can continue to make their unique contribution to the world.
www.thematernitycoach.com; uk.linkedin.com/in/francescushway; linkedin.com/company/the-maternity-coach; https://www.instagram.com/thematernitycoach/

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You can find out more about Mat's coaching to help doctors create successful and meaningful careers at www.MatDaniel.net.