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build your parental leave game plan
Confidently step into parental leave – and what comes after.
Parental leave is a pivotal moment, not just personally, but professionally. The skills we build as parents – communication, prioritization, resilience – are the very same ones that make us stronger leaders. Sign up today to get the targeted support you need to navigate leave with clarity and return with confidence.
🎓 Bonus: It’s fully reimbursable through BCG’s tuition benefit. You’ll receive a detailed receipt and certificate of completion for easy submission.
How we help
Parental leave should be more than a checklist.
It’s a chance to reflect on your values, clarify priorities, and grow as both a parent and a professional. Our personalized support helps you approach leave with intention – not just logistics.
We’ll help you think through the big stuff:
🧭 Values alignment
🎯 Goal setting
📣 Communication strategies
🧠 Mental load management
🌱 Leadership development
💡 Identity shifts
How it works:
1-on-1 Coaching
Signup for our 3-session parental leave program. Meet with a parental leave expert 1x before leave, and 2x when you return to work.
Practical content
Your leave expert will proactively share practical playbooks and content, but you can also access our content library below at any time.
Certificate of completion
Once complete, you will receive a summary of your individual goals and a Certificate of Completion to submit to your people leader.
Program Details
Let’s build you a game plan for parental leave.
All coaching sessions are 1-on-1, virtual and 50-minutes long.
Our signature 3-session program helps you move through this transition with purpose, not just planning. Click below for more details.
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Session 1: Pre-Leave Planning
What’s covered:
Leave with a plan (and peace of mind)
🧭 Prep for a smoother handoff
💬 Share your communication preferences while away
📣 Make sure you’re advocated for while you’re out
😬 Navigate any tricky convos with confidence
TIMING:
~6 – 8 weeks prior to your leave start date
Session 2: Return With Confidence
What’s covered:
Coming back is a big transition. This session helps you:
💡 Name your values as a working parent
⚖️ Reset boundaries and expectations
🤝 Build a plan that feels sustainable
Timing:
Typically scheduled ~2 weeks before or after your return date, based on your preference
Session 3: Grow with Intention
What’s covered:
This is about now, not forever. We’ll work together to:
✅ Set realistic goals for the next few weeks
🙌 Identify your support system
💥 Build momentum (without burning out)Because small wins matter most in this season.
timing:
~3 – 5 weeks after your return date
Skills You’ll Grow Through Parental Leave Coaching
✨ Strategic planning: Build a clear, career-aligned leave + return plan
🧠 Emotional intelligence: Navigate big emotions + lead with empathy
💪 Resilience: Stay grounded through change and challenge
🗣️ Advocacy: Set boundaries + speak up for what you need
🎯 Values-based leadership: Lead with clarity, purpose, and confidence
📈 Career growth: See parenthood as a leadership advantage
Wall of Love
What clients are saying about Josie…
Need a little taste of what we’re offering?
Click below to get instant access to our Pre-Leave Playbook and get a look at everything you need to prepare yourself and your team to take your parental leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike boxy tshirts, there’s no one size fits all solution for everyone. Here are a few reasons that parents seek us out…
- You’re looking for a sounding board for uncomfortable conversations with your boss or partner;
- You’re working through the mental and emotional challenges of leaving your baby;
- You’d appreciated some guidance crafting a realistic plan to manage the mental load after parental leave;
- You’d benefit from some dedicated time to identify values, priorities, and your own version of “balance”;
- You need a safe space to release all the feels with someone who just gets it.
Unlike boxy tshirts, there’s no one size fits all solution for everyone. Here are a few reasons that parents seek us out…
- You’re looking for a sounding board for uncomfortable conversations with your boss or partner;
- You’re working through the mental and emotional challenges of leaving your baby;
- You’d appreciate some guidance crafting a realistic plan to manage the mental load after parental leave;
- You’d benefit from some dedicated time to identify values, priorities, and your own version of “balance”;
- You need a safe space to release all the feels with someone who just gets it.
Our 3-session program is $699 and fully reimbursable through tuition funds.
There are so many paths to parenthood and so many different types of people who identify as parents – ALL are welcome 🫶And, while second (third! fourth! fifth!) time around with a baby absolutely makes you a pro, it also means you bring a fresh perspective and deeper value to the experience. We support parents no matter who or what number kid you’re on.
No problemo! While we hope to catch you during the transition itself, we know that’s not always possible. We’ve worked with parents who are a week out from their return to months after the return, and they have all experienced impactful and lasting results.
Great question because delivering a super meaningful experience is our highest priority. Our Josie mental health coaches are all masters level trained therapists. Our Josie career coaches are all ICF certified. And our Josie transition coaches are all parents who have walked a mile in your shoes. All of our coaches are required to pass our internal certification trainings and role play exams.
Relationship building is our sweet spot. We take great care in pairing our parents and coaches to ensure that you can be authentically you. When you get started, you’ll fill out an onboarding questionnaire that will help us pair you with an amazing coaching team we know you’ll vibe with.
We use video and phone call via our secure app that can be used on a desktop or mobile device or tablet.
Absolutely! We are totally flexible so if you’re on a walk, nursing, holding your little one, cleaning spit-up – we get it and we can make it all work.
We have more answers! Get in touch with us anytime day or night, [email protected].
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Get ready to own your superpowers as a dedicated parent and driven professional.
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