Coaching for managers returning from leave.
More Happi supports managers returning to work from parental, adoption, sick or sabbatical leave is one of the most vulnerable transitions in a career. Human coaching helps managers settle back in quickly, with the confidence to make an impact and deliver.
Used by 400+ organisations to help managers return from leave with confidence and energy
What coaching changes
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For the returner
- More confidence
- Faster reintegration
- Clearer priorities
- Lower overwhelm
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For the organisation
- Better retention
- Faster ramp-up
- Higher engagement priorities
- Lower replacement costs
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Why returning from leave is harder than companies realise.
You come back to a team you barely recognise. Projects have moved on without you. Priorities have shifted. Your old confidence is wobbly. You’re managing childcare, recovery, or a new sense of self, on top of trying to be the same manager you were before.
Most returners get a welcome email and a coffee with their manager. That isn’t enough. The first six months back are when many returners decide whether to stay - and most of that decision is shaped by whether they feel supported.
What returning managers need.
They need someone outside the organisation who can help them think it through. Not their boss, who has stakes. Not HR, who has policy concerns. Not their partner, who’s living it with them. A thinking partner who can help them figure out who they want to be coming back, and what they need to ask for.
A human coach gives them somewhere to be honest - and figure out what’s next.
"I didn't have a clear goal for my coaching session with Niamh, just an ongoing uneasiness about an imminent transition in my life. Niamh was very insightful… she helped me to gain some clarity about what was bothering me and how I might address this and reframe this transition as something positive."
"She has been a fantastic support through lots of tough situations, from building confidence in new roles, to more personal, family situations. Speaking with Lisa has empowered me to navigate through different areas in a way that's not only authentic for me, but keeping my values at the forefront… Having this time has been invaluable for me in my successes over the past 12 months."
Support for the human side of returning.
Returning from leave is harder than most companies realise, and it's one of the largest attrition risks.
Rebuild confidence
Unlimited coaching support during the transition leads to confidence building and clarity, at a faster pace than if they go it alone.
Navigate changing priorities
Practical help adapting to new expectations, helps them to adapt more quickly, reducing the risk of them leaving.
Return with a clear plan
Coaching focused on goals, boundaries and sustainable performance.
Balance work and life after leave
Support through one of the most significant transitions in a career.
Masterclasses to top up their skills
Practical workshops on topics like returning with confidence, negotitating boundaries, and rebuilding identity at work.
Masterclass topics
When this is most useful.
Every kind of leave can benefit from Coaching support. Managers feel considered and understood through the process and appreciate the investment that you're making to get their career back on track.
Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Coming back to a team that moved on without you. Figuring out who you are now, at work and at home.
Adoption and surrogacy leave
A different path to parenthood with its own challenges. Work through any challenges and emotions with a Coach.
Long-term sick leave
Returning with a different relationship to your body, energy, and capacity. Rebuilding confidence gradually.
Sabbaticals and career breaks
When the break changed your perspective - and you’re not sure the old role still fits.
Carer’s leave
Returning after caring for a loved one. A different kind of emotional weight that needs support to rebuild confidence while navigating a whole host of emotions.
Return from bereavement leave
Grief doesn’t follow a schedule. A coach gives space to process what’s changed and what comes next.
The outcome: retention.
The first year back is the highest-risk year for losing returners. Companies that support that transition well keep their people, and gain leaders who come back with a clearer sense of what they want and how they want to lead.
Frequently asked questions.
Should returners start coaching before they come back, or after?
Is this specifically about maternity coaching?
Can my partner or co-parent access this too?
What if a returner doesn’t want to return at all?
How long do returners typically need coaching support?
Support your returners.
A 20-minute chat to walk through how coaching helps managers returning from leave - and what it'd look like at your company.
Book a chatNo pitches, no pressure. Just a conversation to see if More Happi works for your team.
