I'm probably not the coach you are looking for. Not if you are looking for someone that is going to add to stress and workload. I'm not going to bombard you with checklists and worksheets, forcing you to create big, hairy, audacious goals. Parents have enough on our plates; the last thing you need is more tasks on your to-do list. When you work with me, you get the expertise to manage your work-life balance, confidence, and career. Parents will have a champion, who will help scope out your personal development plans, develop your skills and create a career that will work for YOU and your family. Employers will have engaged, attentive and committed staff, who believe in their skills and experience. Who will return from their parental leave, and stay with you.I have built on over 20 years of recruitment, leadership, and coaching experience, (and over 18 years of parenting), to create The Balance Collective. My fascination with what “makes a person tick” and personal development started with my degree in Psychology, many moons ago, and has continued as a Branch Manager of a bespoke recruitment consultancy, to my Leadership role in an employability skills organisation. An eternal student, I am also a qualified Project Manager, Mentor, DISC Practitioner, Mental Health First Aider and hold Leadership and Management qualifications. I also undertake regular CPD to inform my coaching. Clients have commented that my approach “makes sense”; I like to call it “coachject management” (coaching and project management combined!) The Balance Collective has a social mission, working towards reducing parental unemployment and underemployment through training and coaching with individuals and business. I work with forward-thinking organisations, with a well-being culture, who wish to attract and retain the wide talent base that exists within working parents. I offer bespoke workshops and 1:1 coaching to support parent in your team back to work after parental leave, support their career progression and work-life balance needs.