Event Summary

Every event is different and this one was the most intimate & personal yet. Expert practitioners Zanna St Quinton (Psychotherapist) and Kellie Nedelcoux (Leadership & Parental Coach) led us through a conversation addressing individual circumstances & concerns for the women in the room recently returned – or soon to return- to work after parental leave. We talked about mindset and practical steps to help prepare for return; the things to ask of your employers to support your return; the concept of ‘balance’ and what that really looks like when navigating careers and parenthood at the same time; the wider impacts of ‘the juggle’ on relationships and self-confidence; we talked about values and the critical importance of these when life feels busy and overwhelming; we talked about the emotional needs we all have and the impact of these not being met; the importance of ‘self-care’ for our own health, but also the health of our relationships and family units. We shared, we empathised, we normalised, and we came away with practical tools to help navigate what can often feel a complicated and stressful phase of life. Avalon’s brilliant founder, Anna, then got us moving with some spicy reformer pilates to strengthen our core whilst Rose Nannies looked after the smalls. And Louco was there to re-fuel us with their protein shakes tailored for women’s unique hormonal and physiological needs whilst we chatted and enjoyed.