I regularly contribute expert commentary on maternity leave, return to work and the practical realities of balancing career and parenthood.

Through my work with both organisations and individual parents I speak to professional mothers and the companies that employ them every week. This gives me a clear view of where the biggest gaps in support still exist.

The reality is that too many talented women are still quietly stepping back from careers they have worked incredibly hard for, simply because the transition into parenthood is poorly structured and unsupported.

My work focuses on the practical side of what actually helps parents stay and progress in their careers while helping organisations retain the people they have invested so much in.

Let’s work together!

Media

I am available for interviews, commentary and expert contributions on topics related to working parents and the transition back to work after maternity leave through to the early years.

Topics I regularly speak
about include:


• maternity leave planning and preparation
• the return to work transition
• why the leadership pipeline for women often leaks after motherhood
• how KIT days can actually be used properly
• the practical logistics of working parenthood
• what organisations can do differently to support returning parents

If you are a journalist looking for commentary, insight or a contributor for an article or feature, I would love to hear from you.

podcasts 🎙

guest speaking 🎤

workshops ✨

media features 📰

🍸event sponsorship

podcasts 🎙 guest speaking 🎤 workshops ✨ media features 📰 🍸event sponsorship

Speaking & Events

I regularly speak at events, panels and workshops for organisations, communities and conferences focused on working parents and the future of work. My sessions focus on the practical side of what helps parents stay in the careers they have worked so hard for.

Common topics include:


  • Supporting parents through maternity leave and return to work

  • How managers can better support returning parents

  • Using KIT days effectively

  • Building practical support systems that allow parents to continue their careers

  • 'Brilliant blend of thought provoking activities and chat.’ ‘Really welcoming, chilled but focused.’ ‘Zoe was so insightful and empathetic.’

    On Zoe’s workshops / talks

  • ‘Loved the fact you had practical tools / takeaways to apply.’ ‘This REALLY suits my personality as I’m such a planner. I LOVE these systems.’

    On the content

  • ‘The community LOVED it and it was so nice to create a space for us to talk about this stuff! Really great ideas!’

    Tracey Butcher, founder of Founder Mums

  • ‘I loved seeing the light bulb moment on our mums faces when they saw how easily they could slot some of these systems into their life!’

    Laura Cochrane, Founder of the Still + Bloom community

Partnerships

I collaborate with organisations, media platforms and communities who are interested in supporting working parents and retaining female talent.

Partnerships can include speaking events, workshops, panel discussions or collaborative content.

If you are working on an event, feature or initiative related to working parents, leadership or the future of work, I would love to explore ways we might work together.

Recent collaborations

I regularly contribute to podcasts, articles, events and community platforms focused on working parents and career progression.

Previous partners

Let’s talk!

If you are a journalist, event organiser or organisation interested in working together, please get in touch.

The return to work transition should not be the point where careers stall. With the right structure and support, it can be the point where they continue to grow!

Any questions? Get in touch!
I’d love to hear from you…