Coaching for Women Through the Maternity Journey
A space to be open, to feel understood and to connect with others who are walking the same path.
Learn MoreRooted in the belief that no mother should navigate the juggle alone - Your Village offers group and 1:1 coaching support for women throughout the maternity journey.
Because it really does take a village.
84%
of UK mothers report struggling with the return to work
36%
leave their jobs within 18 months of returning
96%
are moving to find better-supported roles
Renewed confidence in your skills & identity
Strategies to manage the juggle and protect your time
Understand your rights and options at work
A supportive network for long after your return
Your Coach
About Us
The mum behind Your Village
Hi, I'm Jessica - a certified coach with a background in HR and organisational development. After navigating my own return to work after maternity leave, (twice) I knew there had to be a better way, so I built Your Village around what working mums actually need.
I offer 1:1 coaching across the full maternity journey: pre-leave preparation, support during leave, and the return-to-work transition. My sessions are warm, honest, grounded in practical tools and relatable. At the point of return to work I offer group sessions which are rooted in the belief that we need a village around us - we work through challenges together using shared experience, open conversation and guided coaching activities.
- ICF Accredited Coach (ACC) and Assoc CIPD
- 10+ years HR & Organisational Development
- Mum and step-mum to four
- Specialist in career transitions & returner coaching
1:1 Coaching
Pesonal Coaching Support for Each Transition
Cheltenham or Remote
1:1 coaching meets you where you are - pre-leave, on leave, in the early return, or settling into the new normal. Each session is shaped around what's live for you that week, with practical tools to take away and space to think honestly about what comes next. Delivered remotely or in person in Cheltenham, on a cadence that suits your life.
Format
60-90 minute sessions
Location
In person in Cheltenham or online
Duration
Flexible to fit around you
Group Size
1:1 coaching sessions
1:1 Coaching Support for Each Transition
Preparing for Leave
Set yourself up well - confidence, boundaries, handover and a clear plan for staying connected on your terms.
Preparing to Return
Stay grounded in your identity beyond work. Reflect, reset, and keep options open for whatever returning looks like for you.
Early Return
Finding your rhythm, new routines and your place as a working parent.
Sustaining Success
Future focussed, target setting and living the new normal.
The Programme
The Community Programme: a four-part in-person workshop series
Cheltenham, at the heart of the Cotswolds
Our small-group workshop series is for women returning to work after maternity leave. Each session runs two hours and covers a distinct theme - from imposter syndrome and the juggle, to advocacy, identity and goal-setting. Between sessions, you'll have access to resources and a community of women who get it.
Format
4 × 2-hour workshops
Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Duration
Run across 4 weeks
Group size
Small group, max 10 women
The Sessions
What we cover
Workshop One
Finding Your Feet
We start by naming what no one talks about — the guilt, overwhelm, and identity shift. You'll leave with practical tools to manage competing demands.
Workshop Two
Owning Your Worth
We dig into the confidence knock so many returners experience. You'll map your transferable skills, challenge the imposter voice, and reconnect with your professional identity.
Workshop Three
Making It Work
A practical session on advocating for yourself at work, holding boundaries, and planning the return in a way that works for your whole life.
Workshop Four
Building Your Village
We close with a focus on sustainability — setting goals, celebrating how far you've come, and staying connected to the community you've built.
- Renewed confidence in your skills and identity
- Practical strategies for managing the juggle
- A clearer view of what you want from work — and life
- Understanding your rights and how to advocate for yourself
- A community of women who get it
- Coaching that meets you where you are — pre, during or post leave
Testimonials
What women are saying
Real stories from women who've worked with Your Village.
Jess is a great coach and I came away with so many practical tips that have helped me during my first weeks back. Just wish the programme was longer! Looking forward to catching up with the group next week for drinks.
Research backed
Confidence levels increase by up to 45% when maternity returners access coaching or peer-led support.
Women who return with clarity and a support network are more likely to contribute effectively within their first 3 months.
Returners who feel supported are 4 times more likely to stay in their roles long-term.
A positive return experience leads to improved wellbeing and work-life balance — and that benefits the whole team.
Free: Return-to-work conversation cards
Conversation prompts for navigating the big return-to-work conversations — with your manager, your partner, and yourself. A practical, free resource to help you prepare.
What do I get?
A FREE card deck to:
- Prepare for your return-to-work conversation
- Set expectations with your manager
- Reflect on what you want from your return
- Open honest conversations at home
Contact
Get in touch
Tell us where you are in your maternity journey and what you're looking for. We'll be in touch within 48 hours.